Celtics-Nets Lines Preview

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Saturday when the Boston Celtics and the New Jersey Nets meet at Izod Center. Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 7-point favorites versus the Nets, while the game's total is sitting at 191. The Celtics extended their win streak to three games with a 118-86 victory over the Nets on Wednesday. The Celtics covered the 10-point spread, and the combined score made it OVER the posted total of 189. Kevin Garnett shot 8-for 11 from the field with 20 points and nine rebounds for the Celtics. Paul Pierce added 22 points, four rebounds and four assists in that win. The Nets were cut down 105-99 by the Trail Blazers on Thursday, as 2.5-point underdogs. The 204 points sailed OVER the posted total of 187. Devin Harris netted 23 points to go with eight assists for the Nets, and Brook Lopez added 17 in the loss. Current streak: Boston has won 3 straight games. New Jersey has lost 2 straight games. Team records: Boston: 32-9 SU, 21-20 ATS New Jersey: 19-21 SU, 21-19 ATS Boston most recently: When playing on Saturday are 7-3 Before playing Phoenix are 3-7 After playing New Jersey are 5-5 After a win are 7-3 New Jersey most recently: When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing New Orleans are 4-6 After playing Portland are 4-6 After a loss are 7-3 A few trends to consider: Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New Jersey Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Jersey Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New Jersey The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Boston's last 9 games on the road New Jersey is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Jersey's last 7 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Jersey's last 7 games when playing at home against Boston Next up: Boston home to Phoenix, Monday, January 19 New Jersey at New Orleans, Wednesday, January 21