Kyrie Irving returns to face his old team, the Boston Celtics, in their first game of the season. The stacked lineup of both teams makes this an exciting game to look forward to, along with the NBA bettings odds that go with it. The Celtics travel to Brooklyn this Thursday to start the 2-game bout.

With two giant franchises meeting for the first time in the 2021 NBA regular season, it can be difficult to pinpoint a clear winner. Much more, as both teams carry on with a spectacular season, everyone is hopeful that this brings out the best come game day.

For a better look at the event, the NitroBetting news team brings you all the information you need to set your sights on the best bets. Be sure to check out our online BTC sportsbook before game time to get the latest odds and betting lines.

Celtics vs. Nets Game Information

Halfway through his rookie season, reigning Eastern Conference Coach of the Month @SteveNash has the Nets in 2nd place in the East at 24-13.

A look at how Coach Nash has succeeded with a steep learning curve ?

— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) March 9, 2021

• When: Thursday, March 11, 2021, 7:30 PM ET
• Where: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York City, New York
• TV: NBA TV / ESPN
• Radio: WBZ-FM (Celtics) / Sports Radio 66 (Nets)
• Live Stream: NBA League Pass
• NBA Betting Odds: Celtics +129 / +3.0 (-111) / 234.0 (-109)

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Why Bet on the Boston Celtics?

There’s always something to talk about and admire when it comes to the Celtics. Their core team, composed of Kemba Walker, Marcus Smart, Jayson Tatum, and Jaylen Brown, built chemistry rarely seen on other teams.

This brought the team to where they are today, sitting on the 4th seed of the Eastern Conference. They can still improve on their 19-17 record after facing a series of ups and downs nearing the halfway point of the regular season.

That said, the Celtics preserve a formidable standing, beating the Clippers and the Raptors leading to this game, and holding onto a 4-game winning streak.

After several years of building a solid core team, we can now revel in the greatness that Tatum, Brown, and Smart working together with the likes of Kemba and up-and-coming players such as Robert Williams.

Why Bet on the Brooklyn Nets?

For the first time in a while, the Nets have a menacing roster, composed of some of the best scorers in the league. Harden meshed well with ex-teammate Kevin Durant along with Kyrie Irving.

However, this game might not see Kevin Durant on the floor as the forward nurses a strained left hamstring. But regardless of his availability, the Nets remain an offensive threat to any team in the league, making the Celtics vs. Nets odds significantly competitive.

At +1400 to win the NBA Championship, the Nets are definitely in a good place right now compared to their recent campaigns. With Steve Nash continuously improving his coaching skills, he can lead the team to a successful postseason.

We are yet to see how far the Nets will go, but they proved that the team can manage tougher opponents along the way, making them a favored pick by both beginner and experienced bettors.

Celtics vs. Nets Betting Trends

• The Celtics are 4-1 in its last 5 games.
• The total has gone over in 4 of the Celtics’ last 5 games against the Nets.
• The Celtics are 2-8 against the spread in the last 10 away games.
• The Nets are 8-2 at home in the last 10 games.
• The Nets are 6-4 against the spread in the last 10 home games.
• The total has gone over in 5 of the Nets’ last 10 games against Boston.

Celtics vs. Nets Expert Betting Prediction

With very little separating the two and being their first game this season, expect this to be a tightly contested affair. Judging on preseason games alone, the Nets have the edge over the Celtics. Despite that, we cannot predict the outcome of a game on that alone as the Celtics weren’t on full throttle at the time.

The latter can cover the spread easily and even produce a lead enough to claim the first win. But with the Nets’ offensive ability, we cannot discount their strong winning chances.

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