NBA Playoff Odds: Celtics Open As Favorites For Game 2 Against Nets

Celtics will look to take a 2-0 series lead before heading to Brooklyn

The Boston Celtics stole a 115-114 victory as time expired in Game 1 of their first-round series against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday at TD Garden.

The Celtics entered Game 1 as a 4.5-point favorite according to DraftKings Sportsbook, with home-court advantage likely playing a large role in the oddsmaking.

While Boston won the game, it failed to cover the spread.

The C’s open as 3.5-point favorites at home for Game 2 against the star-powered Nets, with a -110 price. If you bet $100 on Boston to cover, a win would pay out $190.91. Celtics moneyline is set at -165.

Boston will rest up before Game 2 of the best-of-seven series against the Nets, which will be played on Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET at TD Garden.