NBA tips, odds, bets on Wednesday

The Celtics will play their second game in as many days when they visit the Nets on Wednesday night.

One could have argued that this is a potential disappointment for the Celtics after their home opener in the in-season tournament against the Hawks, but Boston lost surprisingly on Tuesday.

If you look at the net rating, the Nets are right in the middle of the league with a value of -0.5.

They also play at the second slowest pace, averaging 96.7 possessions per game.

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With less possession, it is more difficult for opposing teams with better offenses to build a significant lead against the Nets.

The Nets also do an excellent job of defending the perimeter, ranking fourth in 3-point attempts allowed (33.3) and second in opponents’ 3-point field goals made (11.4) as of Tuesday ).

Boston is known for being aggressive from beyond the arc. It attempts nearly six more 3-pointers than any other team in the league and ranked first in 3-pointers made (18.5) heading into Tuesday’s game.

Boston attempted 53 three-pointers in a previous matchup, but only made 26.4% (14 of 53) of those shots.

The Celtics emerged with a 108-104 overtime home win, relying on 33 points from Jason Tatum to battle 31 from Cam Thomas.

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Boston’s Jaylen Brown missed that game, while Payton Pritchard helped close the gap with 20 points. Three other Celtics scored in double figures.

Given their defensive prowess on the perimeter, the Nets may be better suited than most teams to keep the Celtics at bay when the teams play at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

THE GAME: Nets +9 (-112, FanDuel)

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