Celtics vs. Nets: NBA odds, Picks and Predictions

The Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets are playing on TNT on Thursday evening. Boston owns the best record in the Eastern Conference. Brooklyn is second in their division. The Celtics are 3-point road favorites.

Marcus Smart and Robert Williams are listed as questionable for this evening's game. Boston Celtics are 8-2 in their last 10 games. They beat New Orleans Pelicans 125-114 yesterday. The Celtics won't rest too much, as they are playing on the second half of a back-to-back set.

Last season, the Nets lost 11 consecutive games and 16 of 21 games after Kevin Durant's knee injury. This time around, Brooklyn has a healthy Kyrie Irving, motivated Ben Simmons, and a version of Nic Claxton who is leading the league in field goal percentage. Kyri Irving receives the largest increase in usage (+6.6%) with Durant on the sidelines this season.

The Celtics are 6-1 this season when playing at a rest disadvantage to their opponent. Brooklyn Nets are 7-2 when they play with a resting advantage. Boston is without Marcus Smart and Robert Williams. The Celtics have a plane ride yesterday evening.