Nets vs. Celtics prediction, last game, spread and total points

The Brooklyn Nets (34-28, 4th in Atlantic) will try to end a four-game losing streak as they take on the Boston Celtics (45-18, 1st in Atlantic) Friday at 7:30 p.m. at TD Garden.

Brooklyn lost for the eight time in the past 10 games as it allowed its second-most points in a single game this season -- a 142-118 loss to the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.

The Celtics own the NBA's second-best record and got back in the win column with a 117-113 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in their last game.

Here are my picks and predictions for this Atlantic Division game with odds powered by Tipico Sportsbook.

Nets vs. Celtics spread: Celtics -10.5 (-118)

The Celtics have owned this matchup this season. They've won all three games against the Nets by 11 or more points, including a massive 43-point victory on Feb 1. Boston is 7-3 against the spread (ATS) in its last 10 overall and has covered in four of its previous five home games.

The Nets have failed to cover the spread in five of their past seven and in four of their past five on the road. The team has not covered in six straight meetings.

It's a ton of points, but I'm comfortable laying the -10.5 here with the Celtics.

Nets vs. Celtics total: Over 227.5 points (-112)

The Nets have gone over the total in 11 of their last 17 overall, in five of their prior seven matchups on the road, and in six straight following a game they don't cover the spread.

Boston has hit the over in six of its past eight games, including four in a row at TD Garden.

With the total going over in six of the previous seven meetings in Boston, wager on the over in this one.

Nets at Celtics moneyline: Celtics (-575)

There's no value in placing a straight bet on Boston to win Friday night as it's a massive favorite at home.

I expect the Celtics to continue their dominance at home this season as they control this game with ease.

My value bets on Tipico Sportsbook for Friday's game would be the Celtics team total over 119.5 points at -120 and Boston to win and over 227.5 total points at +111.

My Best Bets

Place a bet on the Celtics on the moneyline (-575), to cover the -10.5 spread (-118) and the over 227.5 points scored at -112 on Tipico Sportsbook.