Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction & Picks - NBA

Prediction published on 11/18/25, 4:26 PM  by Erik Gibbs | Modified on 11/18/25 at 10:00 PM in NBA Picks

The Boston Celtics head to Barclays Center tonight for a meeting with the Brooklyn Nets, bringing together two Eastern Conference teams trying to steady their footing early in the season. Boston enters the night sitting just below .500 on the road and currently tied for ninth place in the East. While their record lacks consistency, their recent form shows signs of progress. The Celtics have taken four of their last six games and arrive in Brooklyn looking for their third straight victory after edging out the Clippers in a tight 121-118 win on Sunday.

In that game, Boston built its advantage with pace, spacing, and efficient perimeter shooting. They knocked down 16 of 39 attempts from beyond the arc and shot 45% overall, controlling the first half and pushing the lead to as many as 24. What followed was a test of composure, as the Clippers stormed back late and trimmed the deficit to a single point with just seconds left. Despite the scare, the Celtics held firm, a result that should give them a confidence bump considering they continue to play without Jayson Tatum.

On the other side, the Nets remain stuck near the bottom of the Eastern Conference and have yet to claim a home win, sitting at 0-6 in Brooklyn. Their early-season struggles have been stark, losing 11 of their first 13 contests and consistently fighting uphill battles at both ends. Still, their most recent outing offered at least a temporary lift.

Brooklyn snapped a four-game skid by rolling past Washington 129-106 on the road, putting together one of their cleanest offensive efforts of the season. They shot 53% from the floor, hit 17 triples, and used a 35-point second quarter to seize control. Then, a decisive 14-4 burst to open the fourth quarter shut the door for good.