Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics Picks and Prediction for Tuesday October 27 2026

The Tuesday NBA schedule will get started with an Atlantic Division matchup between the Brooklyn Nets and the Boston Celtics. Tipoff is scheduled for October 27, 2026 at 7:30 pm EST from TD Garden. The game can be streamed on NBA League Pass. The Celtics are a sizable 11.5 point home favorite and the total is sitting at 222.5. Be ready for all of this season's NBA action with our free NBA picks.

Brooklyn has no incentive to tank

The Brooklyn Nets have missed the playoffs in three consecutive seasons and have won just one playoff series since 2015. The Nets (0-3) swapped their 2027 first round draft pick rights with Houston as part of the James Harden trade and will be motivated to win this season. On Sunday, Brooklyn was outscored by 18 points during the second half of an ugly 136-109 home loss versus Indiana. 

Nolan Traore led six Brooklyn players in double figures with 17 points and five assists in 25 minutes off the bench. Josh Minott scored 15 points on 4-for-12 shooting and grabbed eight rebounds. Julius Randle added ten points, seven rebounds, and seven assists for the Nets. 

Last season, Brooklyn ranked last in the league in offensive efficiency and averaged an anemic 105.9 points per game. During Sunday’s home loss, the Nets missed 26 of 39 three-point attempts and shot 41 percent overall. Brooklyn was outscored 56-50 in the paint and allowed Indiana to shoot a scorching 58 percent from the field.

Boston building around Tatum

The Boston Celtics have missed the playoffs just once in the previous ten seasons and are a couple of years removed from their NBA record 18th championship. The Celtics (2-1) have won their first two home games and are committed to building a championship roster around a healthy Jayson Tatum. Last night, Boston raced out to a 12-point lead after one quarter and cruised to a 134-99 home victory versus Chicago. 

Boston G Payton Pritchard signed a two-year, $44 million dollar extension this month to become the team’s top-scoring option off the bench. On Monday, Pritchard knocked down 7-for-10 from long distance and finished with a game-high 28 points. Jayson Tatum added 23 points (7-17 FG), seven rebounds, and six assists for the Celtics. 

Last season, the Celtics ranked second in the league in offensive efficiency (116.8) and averaged a shade below 115 points per game. During Monday’s home victory, the Celtics nailed 21 three-pointers and shot 49 percent overall. Boston outrebounded Chicago by a 54-40 margin and converted 25 turnovers into 39 points.

Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics Picks and Prediction

Pick: Brooklyn Nets +11.5

Brooklyn G Mikel Brown Jr. was held out Sunday’s game for rest and is expected to suit up for this contest. Last season, the Nets snapped a nine-game losing streak against the Celtics with a 113-105 home victory in November. Brooklyn ranks 17th in defensive efficiency and that gives them value against a Boston squad playing on consecutive nights. Take the points.

Pick: Under 222.5

Boston is known for their high-volume three-point shooting attack, but they have been a top-five defensive unit for five years running. The Celtics also prefer a slower pace game and the Nets rank 19th in tempo. Brooklyn is averaging 111 points per game and Boston is allowing 107.7 points per contest. Take the under.

Final Score Prediction: Boston Celtics win 111-105