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NBA Betting Preview: Celtics vs Nuggets

The Boston Celtics go head-to-head with the Denver Nuggets in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

A Low-Scoring Game Set to Happen?

229.5 points looks too big a number on the total line and we are happy to play the -112 about Under when the Celtics and the Nuggets square off.

Nuggets 114-110 Winners in Last H2H Matchup

Boston Celtics won their previous game 97-81. This victory at Mortgage Matchup Center against Phoenix Suns was their fifth road win on the spin. Derrick White led the way with 22 points, while Sam Hauser added 16 and Neemias Queta chipped in 14.

Denver Nuggets were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 128-117 reverse against Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Nikola Jokic delivered a dominant triple-double performance, recording 35 points, 20 rebounds and 12 assists.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Nuggets beat the Celtics in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 114-110 scoreline at TD Garden. The Celtics have triumphed in six of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics logo Celtics 38 19 0.667 115 107.6 7.4 18-9 20-10 7-5 24-13 9-1 4W
Nuggets logo Nuggets 36 22 0.621 120.8 116.3 4.5 15-11 21-11 5-2 21-11 4-6 1L
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Boston Celtics – Last 10 Games

The Celtics have 9 wins and 1 loss in the past 10 games. They are averaging 108.3 points, 50.7 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 6.1 steals and 5.3 blocks while shooting 45.3% from the field and 78.2% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 95.7 points and 40.9 rebounds per contest.

Payton Pritchard is averaging 20.9 points and 3.3 (45.2%) 3-pointers made. Neemias Queta averages 10.3 rebounds and Derrick White 7.5 assists.

Denver Nuggets – Last 10 Games

The Nuggets have won 4 and lost 6 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 124.4 points, 45.8 rebounds, 29.4 assists, 8.2 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 49.5% from the field and 79.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 118.9 points and 39.1 rebounds.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 26.0 points, 13.7 rebounds and 9.1 assists, while Jamal Murray has an average of 2.7 (34.6%) 3-pointers made.

Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets Prediction & Picks

Our expert Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

We’ve identified a betting angle for this NBA contest on the totals. Our pick is Under 229.5 points which is currently available at odds of -112.

The NBA experts at Sportsgambler.com start by analyzing recent form and staying on top of injury news before making any basketball predictions. From there, we interpret the story the stats are telling to help shape our picks.

Key Celtics vs Nuggets stats:

  • The 229.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Celtics games.
  • The 229.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Celtics games.
  • The 229.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Celtics games.
  • The 229.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 games between these teams.

Under 229.5 Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 52.9% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our team of cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 229.5
Spread Celtics +4
Result & BTTS 120 Celtics / No

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Under 229.5. We’ve also gone for Celtics +4, and at least one team not to score 100 points and Celtics to win on the Result & BTTS lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtics Celtics logo 110 - 112 Nuggets logo Nuggets

We’ll throw a dart when it comes to the Nuggets landing a 112-110 win. This correct score prediction is available at tasty odds and could be an entertaining wager to place.

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Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Nuggets Likely to Win According to Latest Odds

With a 63% chance of securing victory, Denver Nuggets are favorites for this NBA game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -167. Boston Celtics are the underdogs at +142 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is 4 and the total points line is currently 229.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. There’s the chance to back Under 229.5 at -112.

You can find a wide range of team props and game lines for every contest, with the top NBA sportsbooks creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Betting Lines & Odds
Jaylen Brown Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Jaylen Brown is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back +104 that he gets Over 28.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -135.

Player Points
Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 28.5
+104
Under 28.5
-135
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Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 27.5
-114
Under 27.5
-114
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 23.5
-110
Under 23.5
-118
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Payton Pritchard (Celtics)
Over 18.5
-110
Under 18.5
-118
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Player Assists
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 9.5
-135
Under 9.5
+105
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 6.5
-132
Under 6.5
+102
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Payton Pritchard (Celtics)
Over 5.5
+102
Under 5.5
-132
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 5.5
-132
Under 5.5
+102
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Player Rebounds
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 13.5
+106
Under 13.5
-137
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Neemias Queta (Celtics)
Over 7.5
+102
Under 7.5
-132
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 6.5
+102
Under 6.5
-132
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Nikola Vucevic (Celtics)
Over 6.5
-137
Under 6.5
+106
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Nuggets Have Five Wins in Their Last Ten Home Games

The Nuggets have five wins and five losses in the last 10 home games, putting up 110.90 points per contest and giving up 112.10.

The Celtics have put together five consecutive victories on the road. They are 8-2 in their last 10 road games, averaging 114.80 points on offense and surrendering 103.70 on defense.

The Celtics defeated the Nuggets 118-106 the last time they played at Ball Arena. The past 8 games between these teams at Ball Arena are dead even, with four wins apiece.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O229.5 U229.5
Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Home Stats 5-5 223.00 110.90 112.10 5 5
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Away Stats 8-2 218.50 114.80 103.70 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O229.5 = Games Over 229.5 Points
  • U229.5 = Games Under 229.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Stats
Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Stats
Moneyline
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Boston Celtics Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Derrick White 55 34.35 940 314 17.1 5.7 2.8 4.5 1.5 1.2
Jaylen Brown 51 34.29 1490 249 29.2 4.9 2.1 7.0 0.4 1.0
Payton Pritchard 56 32.81 977 302 17.4 5.4 2.6 4.2 0.1 0.8

Denver Nuggets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jamal Murray 53 35.36 1352 396 25.5 7.5 3.2 4.4 0.4 1.0
Nikola Jokic 42 34.26 1208 442 28.8 10.5 2.0 12.5 0.8 1.4
Cameron Johnson 34 30.66 398 78 11.7 2.3 1.9 3.6 0.3 0.7

Injuries & Suspensions

Boston Celtics Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Boston Celtics Lineups

24 Feb NBA
Celtics 97-81 Suns
22 Feb NBA
Celtics 111-89 Lakers
19 Feb NBA
Celtics 121-110 Warriors
11 Feb NBA
Bulls 105-124 Celtics
08 Feb NBA
Knicks 111-89 Celtics
06 Feb NBA
Heat 96-98 Celtics
04 Feb NBA
Celtics 114-93 Rockets
03 Feb NBA
Celtics 110-100 Mavericks
01 Feb NBA
Bucks 79-107 Celtics
30 Jan NBA
Kings 93-112 Celtics

Previous Denver Nuggets Lineups

22 Feb NBA
Nuggets 117-128 Warriors
20 Feb NBA
Nuggets 157-103 Trail Blazers
19 Feb NBA
Nuggets 114-115 Clippers
11 Feb NBA
Grizzlies 116-122 Nuggets
09 Feb NBA
Cavaliers 119-117 Nuggets
07 Feb NBA
Nuggets 136-120 Bulls
04 Feb NBA
Nuggets 127-134 Knicks
03 Feb NBA
Nuggets 121-124 Pistons
01 Feb NBA
Thunder 121-111 Nuggets
30 Jan NBA
Clippers 109-122 Nuggets

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 38 19 0.667 115 107.6 7.4 18-9 20-10 7-5 24-13 9-1 4W
Knicks 37 22 0.627 117.1 111.7 5.4 22-8 15-14 10-3 25-15 6-4 1L
Raptors 34 24 0.586 113.7 111.8 1.9 16-14 18-10 4-9 26-15 5-5 1L
76ers 32 26 0.552 116.6 115.9 0.7 15-15 17-11 8-6 20-19 5-5 2W
Nets 15 42 0.263 106.9 114.8 -7.9 8-20 7-22 3-9 11-24 2-8 5L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 42 14 0.75 117.3 109.4 7.9 22-7 20-7 9-3 28-7 8-2 1L
Cavaliers 37 22 0.627 119.5 115 4.5 20-11 17-11 7-3 23-13 8-2 1W
Bucks 25 31 0.446 112.3 115.4 -3.1 13-13 12-18 7-4 18-19 7-3 1W
Bulls 24 35 0.407 115.8 120.4 -4.6 15-16 9-19 3-10 16-26 0-10 10L
Pacers 15 44 0.254 111.5 119.2 -7.7 10-20 5-24 3-9 11-29 2-8 4L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 31 26 0.544 115.1 114.6 0.5 18-10 13-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 2W
Heat 31 28 0.525 120 117.1 2.9 17-11 14-17 5-5 16-17 5-5 1L
Hawks 29 31 0.483 117 118 -1 12-16 17-15 6-6 16-21 5-5 2W
Hornets 28 31 0.475 115.9 113.4 2.5 12-16 16-15 9-4 18-21 7-3 2W
Wizards 16 41 0.281 112.2 122.8 -10.6 11-19 5-22 2-8 11-25 4-6 2L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 45 14 0.763 119.4 107.7 11.7 24-7 21-7 8-3 32-9 7-3 3W
Nuggets 36 22 0.621 120.8 116.3 4.5 15-11 21-11 5-2 21-11 4-6 1L
Timberwolves 36 23 0.61 119.6 115.1 4.5 20-11 16-12 7-5 21-17 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 28 31 0.475 115.8 118.3 -2.5 16-15 12-16 5-7 22-18 5-5 1L
Jazz 18 40 0.31 118 125.9 -7.9 11-18 7-22 1-9 10-27 3-7 3L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 34 23 0.596 115.6 115.9 -0.3 16-12 18-11 6-6 23-14 5-5 2L
Suns 33 26 0.559 112.1 111.4 0.7 19-12 14-14 8-6 22-18 3-7 2L
Warriors 30 28 0.517 115.5 113.9 1.6 19-11 11-17 6-4 20-17 4-6 1L
Clippers 27 30 0.474 112.1 112.6 -0.5 14-12 13-18 7-5 17-17 5-5 2L
Kings 13 46 0.22 110.3 121 -10.7 9-20 4-26 2-8 9-30 1-9 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 41 16 0.719 118.5 111.9 6.6 21-6 20-10 10-3 26-13 9-1 9W
Rockets 35 21 0.625 114.5 109.4 5.1 19-7 16-14 6-5 20-16 6-4 1W
Grizzlies 21 35 0.375 115.5 117.8 -2.3 12-16 9-19 5-6 17-22 3-7 2L
Mavericks 21 36 0.368 114.4 117.6 -3.2 14-16 7-20 3-9 11-26 2-8 2W
Pelicans 17 42 0.288 114.8 120.4 -5.6 11-21 6-21 6-7 10-26 5-5 2W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 42 14 0.75 117.3 109.4 7.9 22-7 20-7 9-3 28-7 8-2 1L
Celtics 38 19 0.667 115 107.6 7.4 18-9 20-10 7-5 24-13 9-1 4W
Knicks 37 22 0.627 117.1 111.7 5.4 22-8 15-14 10-3 25-15 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 37 22 0.627 119.5 115 4.5 20-11 17-11 7-3 23-13 8-2 1W
Raptors 34 24 0.586 113.7 111.8 1.9 16-14 18-10 4-9 26-15 5-5 1L
76ers 32 26 0.552 116.6 115.9 0.7 15-15 17-11 8-6 20-19 5-5 2W
Magic 31 26 0.544 115.1 114.6 0.5 18-10 13-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 2W
Heat 31 28 0.525 120 117.1 2.9 17-11 14-17 5-5 16-17 5-5 1L
Hawks 29 31 0.483 117 118 -1 12-16 17-15 6-6 16-21 5-5 2W
Hornets 28 31 0.475 115.9 113.4 2.5 12-16 16-15 9-4 18-21 7-3 2W
Bucks 25 31 0.446 112.3 115.4 -3.1 13-13 12-18 7-4 18-19 7-3 1W
Bulls 24 35 0.407 115.8 120.4 -4.6 15-16 9-19 3-10 16-26 0-10 10L
Wizards 16 41 0.281 112.2 122.8 -10.6 11-19 5-22 2-8 11-25 4-6 2L
Nets 15 42 0.263 106.9 114.8 -7.9 8-20 7-22 3-9 11-24 2-8 5L
Pacers 15 44 0.254 111.5 119.2 -7.7 10-20 5-24 3-9 11-29 2-8 4L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 45 14 0.763 119.4 107.7 11.7 24-7 21-7 8-3 32-9 7-3 3W
Spurs 41 16 0.719 118.5 111.9 6.6 21-6 20-10 10-3 26-13 9-1 9W
Rockets 35 21 0.625 114.5 109.4 5.1 19-7 16-14 6-5 20-16 6-4 1W
Nuggets 36 22 0.621 120.8 116.3 4.5 15-11 21-11 5-2 21-11 4-6 1L
Timberwolves 36 23 0.61 119.6 115.1 4.5 20-11 16-12 7-5 21-17 6-4 1W
Lakers 34 23 0.596 115.6 115.9 -0.3 16-12 18-11 6-6 23-14 5-5 2L
Suns 33 26 0.559 112.1 111.4 0.7 19-12 14-14 8-6 22-18 3-7 2L
Warriors 30 28 0.517 115.5 113.9 1.6 19-11 11-17 6-4 20-17 4-6 1L
Trail Blazers 28 31 0.475 115.8 118.3 -2.5 16-15 12-16 5-7 22-18 5-5 1L
Clippers 27 30 0.474 112.1 112.6 -0.5 14-12 13-18 7-5 17-17 5-5 2L
Grizzlies 21 35 0.375 115.5 117.8 -2.3 12-16 9-19 5-6 17-22 3-7 2L
Mavericks 21 36 0.368 114.4 117.6 -3.2 14-16 7-20 3-9 11-26 2-8 2W
Jazz 18 40 0.31 118 125.9 -7.9 11-18 7-22 1-9 10-27 3-7 3L
Pelicans 17 42 0.288 114.8 120.4 -5.6 11-21 6-21 6-7 10-26 5-5 2W
Kings 13 46 0.22 110.3 121 -10.7 9-20 4-26 2-8 9-30 1-9 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 45 14 0.763 119.4 107.7 11.7 24-7 21-7 8-3 32-9 7-3 3W
Pistons 42 14 0.75 117.3 109.4 7.9 22-7 20-7 9-3 28-7 8-2 1L
Spurs 41 16 0.719 118.5 111.9 6.6 21-6 20-10 10-3 26-13 9-1 9W
Celtics 38 19 0.667 115 107.6 7.4 18-9 20-10 7-5 24-13 9-1 4W
Cavaliers 37 22 0.627 119.5 115 4.5 20-11 17-11 7-3 23-13 8-2 1W
Knicks 37 22 0.627 117.1 111.7 5.4 22-8 15-14 10-3 25-15 6-4 1L
Rockets 35 21 0.625 114.5 109.4 5.1 19-7 16-14 6-5 20-16 6-4 1W
Nuggets 36 22 0.621 120.8 116.3 4.5 15-11 21-11 5-2 21-11 4-6 1L
Timberwolves 36 23 0.61 119.6 115.1 4.5 20-11 16-12 7-5 21-17 6-4 1W
Lakers 34 23 0.596 115.6 115.9 -0.3 16-12 18-11 6-6 23-14 5-5 2L
Raptors 34 24 0.586 113.7 111.8 1.9 16-14 18-10 4-9 26-15 5-5 1L
Suns 33 26 0.559 112.1 111.4 0.7 19-12 14-14 8-6 22-18 3-7 2L
76ers 32 26 0.552 116.6 115.9 0.7 15-15 17-11 8-6 20-19 5-5 2W
Magic 31 26 0.544 115.1 114.6 0.5 18-10 13-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 2W
Heat 31 28 0.525 120 117.1 2.9 17-11 14-17 5-5 16-17 5-5 1L
Warriors 30 28 0.517 115.5 113.9 1.6 19-11 11-17 6-4 20-17 4-6 1L
Hawks 29 31 0.483 117 118 -1 12-16 17-15 6-6 16-21 5-5 2W
Hornets 28 31 0.475 115.9 113.4 2.5 12-16 16-15 9-4 18-21 7-3 2W
Trail Blazers 28 31 0.475 115.8 118.3 -2.5 16-15 12-16 5-7 22-18 5-5 1L
Clippers 27 30 0.474 112.1 112.6 -0.5 14-12 13-18 7-5 17-17 5-5 2L
Bucks 25 31 0.446 112.3 115.4 -3.1 13-13 12-18 7-4 18-19 7-3 1W
Bulls 24 35 0.407 115.8 120.4 -4.6 15-16 9-19 3-10 16-26 0-10 10L
Grizzlies 21 35 0.375 115.5 117.8 -2.3 12-16 9-19 5-6 17-22 3-7 2L
Mavericks 21 36 0.368 114.4 117.6 -3.2 14-16 7-20 3-9 11-26 2-8 2W
Jazz 18 40 0.31 118 125.9 -7.9 11-18 7-22 1-9 10-27 3-7 3L
Pelicans 17 42 0.288 114.8 120.4 -5.6 11-21 6-21 6-7 10-26 5-5 2W
Wizards 16 41 0.281 112.2 122.8 -10.6 11-19 5-22 2-8 11-25 4-6 2L
Nets 15 42 0.263 106.9 114.8 -7.9 8-20 7-22 3-9 11-24 2-8 5L
Pacers 15 44 0.254 111.5 119.2 -7.7 10-20 5-24 3-9 11-29 2-8 4L
Kings 13 46 0.22 110.3 121 -10.7 9-20 4-26 2-8 9-30 1-9 1W
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak