Nets vs Celtics Prediction: NBA Preview for Oct 27
The Celtics are on the second night of a back-to-back. The Nets visit the Celtics on Tuesday, October 27, at 7:30 PM ET in Boston.
Price: Celtics 81¢, Nets 19¢ (Polymarket, as of Mon 3:11 PM ET)
Kalshi: Celtics 81¢, Nets 19¢
2027 title price: Nets 1¢, Celtics 6¢ (Polymarket US)
Live price and every move: NBA WIRE
Nets vs Celtics prices on Polymarket and Kalshi
The Celtics are heavy favorites at 81¢, with the Nets at 19¢. Kalshi has the same price. Compare the two live on NBA MARKET. The Celtics opened at 76¢, so the price has moved 5¢ toward them since. Favorites at tip are 30-13 this season (70%) across the games logged on our results page. Watch the price live on NBA WIRE if it keeps moving.
Last time out
How each team has played this week, with Polymarket’s price before tip.
The Nets are 0-2 this week: a 125-121 loss at the Cavaliers on Saturday as 20¢ underdogs and a 136-109 home loss to the Pacers on Sunday as 33¢ underdogs. Both went over the total. On the market they rate 34, 26th of 30, and they are 0-3 against 1.0 expected wins.
The Celtics won their only game this week, 107-103 over the Knicks at home on Friday as 56¢ favorites on Polymarket. It went under the 223.5 total. Records only tell half of it; Expected compares each team to what the prices said.
How the starters did against their Polymarket numbers:
Julius Randle (Nets): over 9.5 points in both games; over 1.5 rebounds in both games
Day'Ron Sharpe (Nets): over 4.5 points in both games; over 1.5 rebounds in both games
Jayson Tatum (Celtics): over 26.5 points; over 8.5 rebounds
Paul George (Celtics): under 17.5 points; over 4.5 rebounds
Injury report: Nets vs Celtics
As of Oct 26. Statuses can change up to tip.
Tyler Bilodeau (Nets): Out, shoulder
Nets and Celtics key players
These are last season’s figures on this season’s rosters. Usage shows how much of the offense runs through a player while he plays. NBA USAGE shows how Nets’ touches split when the lineup changes. Tatum’s Kalshi points ladder for this game is worked through step by step in how Kalshi NBA player props work.
Nets
Michael Porter Jr.: 32.5 min, 30.5% usage, 24.2 pts, 7.1 reb, 3.0 ast
Julius Randle: 33.0 min, 26.5% usage, 21.1 pts, 6.7 reb, 5.0 ast (new, was MIN)
Noah Clowney: 27.0 min, 20.4% usage, 12.3 pts, 4.1 reb, 1.6 ast
Egor Demin: 25.2 min, 18.8% usage, 10.3 pts, 3.2 reb, 3.3 ast
Keon Ellis: 24.8 min, 12.4% usage, 8.3 pts, 2.8 reb, 1.6 ast (new, was CLE)
Celtics
Jayson Tatum: 32.6 min, 30.0% usage, 21.8 pts, 10.0 reb, 5.3 ast
Derrick White: 34.1 min, 22.0% usage, 16.5 pts, 4.4 reb, 5.4 ast
Payton Pritchard: 32.3 min, 21.4% usage, 17.0 pts, 3.9 reb, 5.2 ast
Paul George: 30.7 min, 23.3% usage, 17.3 pts, 5.3 reb, 3.6 ast (new, was PHI)
Neemias Queta: 25.3 min, 14.7% usage, 10.2 pts, 8.4 reb, 1.7 ast
Top rookies: Mikel Brown Jr., pick 6 (Nets).
Questions about Nets vs Celtics
Who will win, the Nets or the Celtics?
The Celtics, at 81¢ on Polymarket. NBA MARKET shows whether Kalshi has either side cheaper.
When and where is Nets vs Celtics?
Tuesday, October 27, at 7:30 PM ET, in Boston.
For tonight’s other games, see NBA predictions; today’s board covers every sport.
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