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Nets vs. Celtics prediction, betting odds, TV channel for Feb. 8

By Jordanna Clark

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 24: DeAndre' Bembry #95 of the Brooklyn Nets blocks a shot by Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston CelticsNovember 24, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 24: DeAndre' Bembry #95 of the Brooklyn Nets blocks a shot by Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston CelticsNovember 24, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images) /
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The Brooklyn Nets are back at Barclays Center and will host the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night. The 29-24 Nets are in seventh place in the East and the 30-25 Celtics are eighth.

Brooklyn’s at risk of losing its ninth-straight game. On Sunday, the Nets fell to the Nuggets, 124-104. Kyrie Irving scored 27 points (10-of-26) and added 11 assists. Cam Thomas had 20 points (7-of-16) off the bench.

Boston beat Orlando on Sunday, 116-83, for its fifth-straight win. Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 26 points (10-of-22) and Dennis Schroder scored 22 (8-of-15) off the bench.

The two teams last met on Nov. 24 and Brooklyn got the 123-104 win. Patty Mills had 23 points (7-of-10 from the 3-point line) and Kevin Durant had 21 (8-of-16).

The Nets will be without Durant (MCL), Joe Harris (ankle), LaMarcus Aldridge (ankle), Paul Millsap (personal), and Irving. James Harden (hamstring) and Nic Claxton (hamstring) are listed as questionable.

Brooklyn Nets vs. Boston Celtics betting odds, spread, over/under

According to WynnBET, the Celtics are the 6.5-point favorites over the Nets. Boston sits at -230 on the moneyline and Brooklyn is +190 on the moneyline. The over/under for the game is set at 216.5 points.

Brooklyn Nets vs. Boston Celtics prediction

The Nets struggled on the road with Irving so there’s no reason to believe that they’ll play better at home without him. The Celtics are on a hot streak and aren’t the team that Brooklyn should want to face right now. It doesn’t help that all signs are pointing towards Harden not playing his third straight game.

To put it simply, the Nets are too discombobulated to put together a winning team effort.

We’re taking the Celtics -6.5 and under 216.5 points.

Boston 108, Brooklyn 96.

Brooklyn Nets vs. Boston Celtics TV channel

The Nets-Celtics game will be broadcast nationally on TNT. The tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET.

Brooklyn Nets schedule and upcoming games

Brooklyn will be back on the road for two games before returning to Barclays Center on Feb. 14.

Feb. 10 at Washington

Feb. 12 at Miami

Feb. 14 vs. Sacramento

Feb. 16 at New York