This is a nice spot for the Celtics despite not playing well. This is another team that seems to step up the competition when they need to. I think tonight is another opportunity to do that with the Nets coming in with a ton of hype. On the Nets side I think they are due for a huge hang over here after they beat the Knicks at home for the first time in their new building. That was huge in itself, but it took OT, and people outside NY do not realize how big of a deal that game was. Itâs the start to a new rivalry and the Nets along with already beating the Celtics once this year are falling into a situation thatâs right to fade.
Michigan State +1.5 3.3* NCAAB POD
I like the Spartans, Miami still has some new players and I donât think they are right to be favorites at home in this match up. Michigan State should dominate in rebounds and I think Tom Izzo got his players attention. They have been turnover prone which has led to easy baskets, but thatâs not really Miamiâs game even at the admittance of their head coach. Miami is among the worst in the country in forcing turnovers and I think Michigan State will be motivated to win this game.
