The Brooklyn Nets (12-30) will look to end a three-game losing streak when they host the Boston Celtics (27-16) on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Barclays Center as 8.5-point underdogs. The contest airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on YES and NBCS-BOS.
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Celtics vs. Nets Predictions for Friday
Our computer projections model for this game predicts a final tally of Celtics 117, Nets 108.
- Moneyline Pick: Celtics (-361)
- Total Pick: Over 216.5 (computer predicts 224.5 points)
- Pick ATS: Celtics (-8.5)
Recent Celtics vs. Nets Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2025 | Celtics | -14.5 | 222.5 | -1075 | +682 | 113-105 BKN |
| 11/18/2025 | Celtics | -11 | 223.5 | -585 | +426 | 113-99 BOS |
| 3/18/2025 | Celtics | -13 | 212.5 | -800 | +553 | 104-96 BOS |
| 3/15/2025 | Celtics | -11.5 | 219 | -613 | +448 | 115-113 BOS |
| 11/13/2024 | Celtics | -10 | 219.5 | -490 | +372 | 139-114 BOS |
| 11/8/2024 | Celtics | -13.5 | 220.5 | -909 | +606 | 108-104 BOS |
Celtics 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Boston has compiled a 25-18-0 record against the spread.
- The Celtics have a 10-6 record against the spread this season when favored by 8.5 points or more.
- A total of 18 of Boston's 42 games with a set total have hit the over (42.9%).
- The Celtics have entered the game as favorites 29 times this season and won 20, or 69%, of those games.
- Boston has a record of 7-4, a 63.6% win rate, when it's favored by -361 or more by bookmakers this season.
Nets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Brooklyn is 19-22-1 against the spread this season.
- When they have played as at least 8.5-point underdogs this season, the Nets are 7-10-1 against the spread.
- Of Brooklyn's 42 games with a set total, 17 have hit the over (40.5%).
- The Nets have won 25% of the games this season they were the underdog on the moneyline (10-30).
- When it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +285 or longer, Brooklyn has gone 3-15 (16.7%).
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Celtics vs. Nets Injury Report
Celtics
Celtics:
Jayson Tatum: Out (Achilles),
Josh Minott: Out (Ankle)
Nets
Nets:
Haywood Highsmith: Out (Knee)
Celtics vs. Nets Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, January 23, 2026
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: YES and NBCS-BOS
- Location: Brooklyn, New York
- Arena: Barclays Center
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