The Boston Celtics are headed to Brooklyn tonight after a disappointing loss to Atlanta to kick off the hyped-up Emirates NBA Cup. I'm kidding about the cup, of course; this team has a singular focus that has nothing to do with a regular-season tournament.

The loss in Atlanta was surprising,considering their previous meeting and especially after the return of Jaylen Brown in the previous game. Tonight in Brooklyn, the Celtics will be playing their fourth game in just six days against a team they narrowly defeated last Friday, 108-104. So why do I love their team total tonight of over 112.5? Data and vibes, my friend.

The Celtics are averaging 118.5 points this season; in 12 games, their team total has exceeded 112 points ten times. In their only back-to-back this season, they scored exactly 113. I like the Celtics to play Brooklyn tough tonight after a loss and put up some points early, potentially giving way to a deep bench that is eager to score late in the game.

The Pick: Boston Celtics Team Total Over 112.5 (-112)