Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets Betting Odds, AI Picks and Analysis
We are less than 40 days to begin the NBA Playoffs, and of course, the world of AI Sports Betting is pending of that. Two possible teams to get the spot in the playoffs will face tonight. The Boston Celtics, 17-time NBA champions, take on the current NBA champions, the Denver Nuggets. Let’s see the Celtics vs Nuggets Odds.
In the Eastern Conference standings, the Celtics are in 1st place with a record of 48-13. Against other teams in the East, they are 33-7 compared to 15-6 in non-conference games.
Boston’s ATS record for the season is 29-29, and they are 12-15 ATS on the road. As the favorite, they are 27-28 ATS and have been favored in 58 of their 61 games.
This season, the Celtics have an O/U record of 29-32, and the under has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have finished with 230.8 points, which is higher than today’s line of 221.5.
In their last game, the Celtics were upset by the Cavaliers by a score of 105-104. They were favored by 8.5 points in that game and finished with a straight-up loss. The O/U line for that game was 217.5.
Overall, Boston has a scoring differential of +6.6 points per game on the road. Their road record is 19-10, and they are 12-15 ATS on the road. In their last seven games, the Celtics have an average scoring margin of +15.4 PPG.
The champions want to reach the top in the West
In their games this season, the Nuggets have had an average over/under line of 227.5, which is higher than today’s line of 221.5. Overall, their games have averaged 224.8 points.
Denver’s O/U record for the season is 22-38-2. In games with higher over/under lines than 221.5, their record is 46-14 compared to 6-7-1 in games with lower lines.
Against the spread, the Nuggets are 27-33 on the season and have failed to cover in their last two home games. At home, they are 14-15 ATS and 13-18 ATS on the road.
In their most recent game, the Nuggets lost to the Suns by a score of 117-107. The O/U line for that game was 224, resulting in a push. Denver was favored by 8.5 points and did not cover the spread.
Currently, the Nuggets are 3rd in the Western Conference with a record of 42-20. In the West, they are 24-14 compared to 18-6 against non-conference opponents.
Game Information
| BOSTON CELTICS vs DENVER NUGGETS |
| Location of the Game: Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado |
| Date and Time: Thursday, March 7th 10:00 ET |
| Reason: 2023-2024 NBA Regular Season |
| How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
These are the NBA Computer Picks for tonight’s NBA Schedule game:
| TEAM | RECORD | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
| CELTICS | 48-13 | 117 | 228 | SPREAD BOS -1 |
MONEYLINE BOS -114 |
TOTAL OVER 221.5 |
| NUGGETS | 42-20 | 111 | ||||
AI Picks: Boston Celtics 117 – Denver Nuggets 111
Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Celtics -1 | ML Celtics -114 | OVER 221.5
Celtics vs Nuggets Odds
Next, we have the NBA odds for this NBA Matchup.
Boston Celtics Game Analysis
This season, the Celtics have been one of the NBA’s most prolific three-point shooting teams. They are first in the league in three-point attempts per game, averaging 42.3 attempts. Overall, they are shooting 38% from beyond the arc.
When it comes to scoring, the Celtics are 3rd in the NBA at 121 points per game. However, their scoring has been slightly lower on the road, where they are averaging 118.3 points per game.
In terms of their overall offensive efficiency, the Celtics are 10th in the league in field goal percentage at 48%. They are also 2nd in the NBA in true shooting percentage.
So far this season, the Boston Celtics have been one of the best defensive teams in the NBA, ranking 4th in points allowed per game at 109.8. They have been even better on the road, giving up just 111.8 points per game, which is 6th in the league. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Boston is 2nd at 44.7%.
Over their last five games, the Celtics have been even better defensively, allowing just 100.8 points per game. During this stretch, opponents have shot just 42.7% from the field and 31.7% from three-point range.
One area where Boston has struggled defensively this season is in the steals department, ranking just 29th in the league at 6.5 per game. However, they have made up for it by being one of the best shot-blocking teams in the NBA, ranking 2nd in blocked shots per game at 6.6.
Based on the NBA Injury Report, Neemias Queta (Right Knee) is out, and Jaylen Brown (Pelvis) is questionable.
Denver Nuggets Game Analysis
Denver is one of the NBA’s top offensive teams this season, averaging 114.4 points per game (16th). At home, they are averaging 118.1 points per game (9th).
Despite their high scoring, the Nuggets are just 27th in three-pointers made per game (11.5). They are also below average in free throw attempts (28th) and made free throws (29th).
In terms of pace, Denver is 28th in the league at 96.2 possessions per game. However, they are one of the most efficient teams inside the arc, ranking 2nd in two-point field goals made.
When it comes to defense, the Nuggets are one of the best in the league, allowing just 110.4 points per game (7th). At home, they have been even better, ranking 5th in the league at 108.9 points per game allowed, according to the NBA team stats.
One area where the Nuggets have excelled is in defending the three-point line. On the season, they are 3rd in the NBA in three-point shooting percentage allowed (36.2%). Over their last five games, they have been even better in this area, ranking 15th in the league.
In terms of steals, the Nuggets are just 23rd in the league at 7 per game. However, they have been solid at protecting the rim, ranking 11th in the NBA in blocked shots per game.
Only Vlatko Cancar (Knee) is of of the game, affecting its NBA player stats.
Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets Head-to-Head
Over their previous five games against the Nuggets, the Celtics have put together a record of 3-2. When looking back over the last ten head to head meetings between the Celtics and Nuggets, the Celtics hold the edge with an ATS record of 6-4.
The over/under record in the five most recent head to head games between the Celtics and Nuggets is 2-2-1 with an average of 222 points per game. The last three times that the Celtics have been on the road vs. the Nuggets, the over/under record is 2-2-1.
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