Brooklyn Nets at Boston Celtics Game 4 Pick

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Brooklyn Nets (48-24 SU, 38-34 ATS) at Boston Celtics (36-36, 33-38), 5/30/21
When: 7 pm ET Sunday, May 30
Where: TD Garden
TV: TNT
Point spread: Brook -7/Bos +7
Total: 228.5

The Celtics shoot to even-up this best-of-seven Eastern Conference playoff series when they host the Nets for Game 4 Sunday night in front of what should be a full house in Boston. Brooklyn took the first two games of this series at home, but the Celtics came up with a crucial Game 3 victory Friday night. Can Boston pull even? Can Brooklyn pull a zig-zag? And how are we playing this game with our free NBA ATS pick?

NBA Betting Odds

The NBA playoffs betting market opened Brooklyn at -7 for this Game 4, with an over/under of right around 229.5. Early betting action then dipped that total one point, to 228.5.

Bettors thinking Boston might win this game outright could find a price of +255 on the NBA money line at BetOnline sportsbook.

Nets-Celtics NBA Playoffs Betting Preview

Brooklyn took the first two games of this series at home by scores of 104-93 and 130-108, covering the spread as favorites of 8.5 points in Game 1 and nine points in Game 2. But Boston avoided a 3-0 series deficit by taking Game 3 Friday night 125-119, winning outright as a seven-point underdog and getting +270 on the money line.

The Celtics trailed the Nets out of the gate Friday 19-4 but roared back in time to lead 61-57 at the half. Boston then fell behind by a point midway through the third quarter but used a 24-6 run to go up 96-79 and hung on from there for the much-needed victory.

After shooting just under 40 percent from the field in the first two games of this series combined, Boston shot 51 percent from the field Friday night. The Celtics also out-rebounded Brooklyn 46-37.

Even with Friday’s win, Boston is only 6-11 over its last 17 games.

Meanwhile, Friday’s loss snapped a seven-game winning streak for the Nets.

Brooklyn finished 12 games ahead of the Celtics in the regular-season standings, 48-24 to 36-36. The Nets also swept the season series from the Celtics three games to none. So the Nets are 4-1 both SU and ATS against Boston this season, with an average winning margin of 12.5 points.

Brooklyn is also now 9-2 when its Big 3 of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden all play.

On the injury front, Celtics G Kemba Walker (19 ppg this season) is listed as questionable for Sunday night after hurting a knee Friday night.

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Nets-Celtics NBA Betting Trends

  • The Nets played 17-20 both SU and ATS against teams that made the playoffs this season.
  • The Celtics played 15-22 SU, 16-21 ATS against teams that made the playoffs this season.
  • The Nets played 12-11 ATS as favorites on the road this season.
  • The Celtics played 4-4 ATS as home dogs this season.
  • The Nets played 18-10 ATS when favored by seven points or less this season.
  • The Celtics played 6-1 ATS this season as dogs of five points or more.

Totals Report

Overs played 40-32 in Nets games this season, which averaged 233 points.

Overs played 37-35 in Celtics games this season, which averaged 224 total points.

Unders played 3-0 in Celtics-Nets during the regular season, but overs are 2-1 in this series.

Free NBA Playoffs Pick

The Nets are the better team and the hotter team, running with all three of their Big Dogs. And playing on the road means the spread is friendlier than it would be if this game were being played in Brooklyn. We don’t consider the “zig-zag” theory of NBA playoff betting to be all that reliable, but we’re playing it here. We like the Nets on the bounce back, minus the points. Bet your NBA picks for FREE this week by scoring a giant 100% REAL CASH bonus on your first deposit of $100 to $300 at MyBookie Sportsbook! (Must use bonus code PREDICT100).

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