Denver Nuggets vs Boston Celtics Odds, AI Picks and Betting Analysis
The Nuggets are 1-3 ATS as the underdog this season and have failed to cover in their last three games as the underdog. On the road, Denver is 7-14 ATS and have an average scoring differential of 2.8 points per game. Keep reading for our Nuggets vs Celtics Odds and AI picks.
For the season, the Nuggets have an O/U record of 17-24-1. In their games, the average combined scoring is 227.7 points per game, which is lower than today’s line of 234.5.
In their last game, the Nuggets lost to the 76ers by a score of 126-121. The O/U line for that game was 232.5, and Denver was getting 2 points on the spread.
Overall, the Nuggets are 28-14 this season, which is good for 3rd place in the Western Conference. In non-conference games, they are 11-4 compared to 17-10 against the West.
Denver is looking to snap a two-game ATS losing streak after going 18-23 on the season. On the road, they are 11-10 straight up and 7-14 ATS.
Celtics on a Winning Streak
Today, the Celtics are looking to extend their winning streak to four games as they host the Nuggets. Boston is currently the top team in the Eastern Conference with a record of 32-9.
This season, the Celtics have been favored in 38 of their 41 games. As the favorite, they have a scoring margin of +10.7 points per game. Today, they are favored by 6 points.
Against the spread, the Celtics are 20-19 overall and have covered in three straight games. At home, their ATS record is 12-7 compared to 8-12 on the road.
In their most recent game, the Celtics defeated the Spurs by a score of 117-98. Boston was favored by 15 points in that game, and the O/U line was 238.
For the season, the Celtics have an O/U record of 22-19. In their last two games, the final score has been lower than the O/U line. On average, their games have finished with 231.9 points.
Game Information
| Denver Nuggets vs Boston Celtics |
| Location of the Game: TD Garden, Boston |
| Date and Time: Friday, January 19. 7:30 ET |
| How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
AI Predictions and SportsBettingAI Picks
| TEAM | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
| Nuggets | 120 | 239 | Spread DEN +6 |
ML DEN +188 |
OVER 234.5 |
| Celtics | 119 | ||||
AI Picks: Denver Nuggets 120 – Boston Celtics 119
SBAI Picks: ATS Nuggets +6 | ML Nuggets +188 | OVER 234.5
Nuggets vs Celtics Odds
Next, we have the NBA odds for this Matchup.
Denver Nuggets Game Analysis
When it comes to scoring, the Nuggets are 13th in the NBA at 116.3 points per game. However, they have been better at home where they average 120.6 points compared to 112.0 on the road.
Denver has outscored the NBA scoring average in 54.8% of their games this season. In terms of pace, the Nuggets are the slowest team in the league at 96.7 possessions per game.
One of the strengths of Denver’s offense is their ability to get to the rim. They are 2nd in the league in two-point field goals made but are just 24th in three-pointers made.
So far this season, the Nuggets defense has been one of the best in the league. Overall, they are 7th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 111.4.
When playing on the road, Denver has been even better on the defensive end. Away from home, they are giving up just 112.1 points per game, which is 4th in the league.
One reason for their success has been their ability to defend the three-point line. On the season, they are 3rd in the NBA in three-point percentage allowed at 36.4%. In terms of made threes allowed per game, they are also 3rd.
Overall, opponents have scored less than their season average in 69.0% of games vs. the Nuggets.
Boston Celtics Game Analysis
Heading into tonight’s game, the Celtics have been one of the league’s top scoring NBA teams, averaging 120.9 points per game (5th). At home, they have been even better, averaging 124.0 points per game (4th).
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Celtics lead the NBA in both made threes per game (16.2) and three-point attempts per game (42.6). Overall, they are shooting 38% from beyond the arc (5th).
So far, Boston has outscored the NBA scoring average in 70.7% of their games. They are also 11th in field goal percentage (47%) and 5th in true shooting percentage.
When it comes to defense, the Boston Celtics have been one of the best units in the NBA this season. On average, they are giving up just 110.9 points per game, which is 5th best in the league. At home, the Celtics are allowing just 108.4 points per contest, which is also 5th best in the NBA.
So far this season, opposing teams have made fewer three-pointers than their season average 63.4% of the time when facing Boston. Overall, the Celtics are allowing opponents to shoot 35.1% from beyond the arc, which is 19th in the league. However, over their last five games, they have been the top three-point shooting defense in the NBA, allowing opponents to make just 28.1% of their attempts from deep.
One area where Boston has been able to make things difficult on opposing offenses is at the free-throw line. On average, the Celtics are allowing just 19.6 made free-throws per game, which is the best mark in the NBA standings.
Injury Report
For this NBA schedule, here is the NBA Injury Report for both teams:
- Aaron Gordon – Shoulder – Probable
- Vlatko Cancar – Knee – Out
- Julian Strawther – Knee – Out
Denver Nuggets vs Boston Celtics Head-to-Head
The last ten head-to-head matchups between then Celtics and Nuggets have gone in favor of the Celtics, putting together a record of 6-4. In the previous three head-head to matchups between the Nuggets and Celtics, the Celtics have gone 2-1 vs. the spread with an average NBA scoring differential of 9 points per game. The last three times that the Celtics have hosted the Nuggets, the over/under record is 1-1-1 with the teams combining for an average of 221 points. The over/under record in their last three overall matchups is 2-0-1.
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