Boston Celtics vs. Denver Nuggets Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
Boston Celtics vs. Denver Nuggets Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Boston Celtics and the Denver Nuggets will meet from the Mile High on Thursday.
This matchup could very well be an early preview of the NBA Finals.
The Nuggets are the favorites to win the West, while the Celtics are the favorites to represent the East.
Anything less than a championship would be a disappointing season for both of these teams.
Celtics vs. Nuggets DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: March 7, 2024
- Game Time: 10:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: TNT
Celtics vs. Nuggets ODDS
- Spread: Celtics +0.5 (-106), Nuggets -0.5 (-108)
- Total Odds: O 221 (-105), U 221 (-108)
- Moneyline Odds: Celtics (-104), Nuggets (-105)
Boston Celtics vs. Denver Nuggets Prediction
The Celtics begin this game with a record of 48-13.
That is the best record in basketball.
Boston's hold an eight-game lead over the Milwaukee Bucks for first place in the East.
The Celtics are 9-1 over their last ten games.
Former Duke standout Jayson Tatum leads the Celtics with 27.1 points per game and 8.5 rebounds.
His co-star Jaylen Brown has delivered a strong season with 22.4 points per game and 5.7 rebounds. Brown is officially listed as questionable for tonight’s game as he deals with a sacroiliac strain.
28-year-old big man Kristaps Porzingis has been great in his first year with the Celtics. Porzingis has averaged 20.4 points and 6.4 rebounds.
The Celtics offense has averaged 121.0 points per game.
Denver rolls into this contest with a 42-20 record.
The Nuggets are in third place in the Western Conference.
Denver is just one game out of first place in the West.
The Nuggets have been solid lately, winning six of their last ten games.
Denver’s 24-6 home record is the best in the Western Conference.
Two-time MVP Nikola Jokic leads the squad with 25.9 points, 12.3 rebounds and 9.1 assists.
27-year-old Jamal Murray has been great averaging 20.8 points and 6.5 assists.
Michael Porter Jr. has averaged 19.6 points and 7.1 rebounds.
Denver’s offense has scored 114.4 points per game.
Boston Celtics vs. Denver Nuggets Pick
We can rarely get the Nuggets at this price to playing on their home court.
As mentioned, the Nuggets have been the best team in the West playing on their home floor.
While the Celtics have been great this season, they have been beatable on the road.
Boston is 19-10 on the road compared to 29-3 at home.
Pick: Denver Nuggets ML -105 CLICK HERE TO SEE WHICH SPORTSBOOK HAS THE BEST ODDS
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