Boston defeated Brooklyn twice at home. Will the Celtics be able to break the Nets' resistance in the first road game of the series as well? Here are a few options for you to bet on.
Claim Your Welcome Bonus!Brooklyn turned out not ready for the playoffs
Brooklyn's troubles in the first playoff games in Boston proved once again the old truth that basketball is a team game. The presence of arguably the two best individual players in the NBA at the time, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, allowed the Nets to slice through the highlights in Boston. The Celtics, on the other hand, were less flashy, but much more organized.
Boston could still improve
The Celtics' playoff chances plummeted when Robert Williams was injured. But in fact, it wasn't all that bad. The primary center was replaced by Al Horford and Daniel Theis. And now Williams is nearly ready to return to the floor, even in Game 3 against Brooklyn, the big man's participation is not ruled out. It looks like the Celtics really are among the top contenders for the title this season.
Injured reserve
- Brooklyn: Ben Simmons, Joe Harris will not play. Blake Griffin is questionable;
- Boston: Nik Stauskas will not play. Robert Williams is questionable.
Head-to-head encounters
The score in the series is 2-0 in favor of Boston.
Expert Betting Tips
Boston has lost to Brooklyn only once this season as the rivals finished the series 3-1 in the regular season. One win in the two upcoming games at Barclays Center almost guarantees Ime Udoka's team a pass to the next round. Will the Celtics postpone the task for a fourth game? Not likely. The games in Boston showed the difference in class between the teams. Despite Irving and Durant being present, it will be extremely difficult for the Nets to outplay the Celtics at home as well.
Prediction: a win for Boston.
Betting options
- H2 (+3.5) for 1.90;
- W2 (incl. OT) for 2.304;
- W2+TU (222.5) for 4.24.