Celtics vs. Nets prediction and odds for Thursday, January 12

Kevin Durant is injured for the Nets game against Boston Celtics on Thursday. Kyrie Irving will play for Brooklyn. Boston beat the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. The Celtics and Nets played in the first round of the playoffs last season.

Celtics vs. Nets is scheduled for Thursday, January 12.

Celtics are 8-10 against the spread as road favorites this season. Brooklyn has lost both of its games as home dogs this year. The Nets are 9-19 without Kevin Durant over the last two seasons. Celtics are on a back-to-back and could be without a key player.

Peter Dewey's full betting record is available here.