Nets vs Celtics Prediction and NBA Tips - 24 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 23, 2026, 5:15PM | Published: Jan 23, 2026, 2:05PM
The Brooklyn Nets will take on the favoured Boston Celtics in NBA action at Barclays Center on Saturday, commencing at 11:30am AEDT.
Led by the likes of Michael Porter, Cam Thomas and Noah Clowney, the Nets are up against a Celtics team that includes Jaylen Brown, Payton Pritchard and Anfernee Simons.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Nets vs Celtics game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Brooklyn vs Boston NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Celtics a 74% chance of beating the Nets at Barclays Center.
Nets vs Celtics: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Barclays Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Nets $3.90, Celtics $1.27
- Line: Nets +8.5 ($1.91), Celtics -8.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 216.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Nets at $3.90 and the Celtics at $1.27.
The Nets are 8.5-point underdogs against the Celtics, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Celtics (-8.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 216.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Nets (+8.5) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 216.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Nets vs Celtics: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Brooklyn at $3.90 with Bet365
- Line: Nets +8.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 216.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Nets vs Celtics best bets are based on complex modelling and wagering experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Celtics have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Nets to win is our recommended option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a bettor.
Nets vs Celtics: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Nets vs Celtics at Barclays Center on Saturday is the Celtics winning 111-104.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Brooklyn vs Boston game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Nets vs Celtics prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Brooklyn vs Boston match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips on every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Nets vs Celtics: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Nets and Celtics at Barclays Center is scheduled to tip off at 11:30am AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics
- Date: Saturday 24 January 2026
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: Barclays Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Brooklyn vs Boston predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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