The Denver Nuggets will go to Boston to take on the Celtics on Friday. The Nuggets are third in the Western Conference with a 28-14 record. Denver Nuggets went to Philadelphia and Tuesday and fell by 5. The Nuggets are 6-4 in their last 10 games. Keep reading below for more Nuggets vs Celtics Picks and Parlays.
Nuggets vs Celtics Picks
We expect a competitive game that comes down to the end.
- Pick: Denver Nuggets +5
For the Boston Celtics, they are looking to extend their 20-game winning streak at home. The Celtics are 32-9 on the season and have the best record in the Eastern Conference. Boston has won three in a row and 7 out of their last 10. The most recent win was at home against San Antonio on Wednesday. Let’s find out more about each team and then give our Nuggets vs Celtics Picks and Parlays!
Denver Nuggets vs. Boston Celtics Odds
To make our NBA Picks, some NBA Odds today:
- Spread: Boston Celtics -5, Denver Nuggets +5
- Total: 234
- Moneyline: Boston Celtics -210, Denver Nuggets +176
Denver Nuggets vs. Boston Celtics Picks & Parlays
Here are our Nuggets vs Celtics Picks and Parlays:
Denver Nuggets vs Boston Celtics Pick
- Denver Nuggets +5
We like Denver on the road to compete really hard here. They do not want to be beaten twice in a row by Eastern Conference teams. The Nuggets are going to give the Celtics all they can handle here and that would benefit our picks and parlays.
Denver Nuggets vs. Boston Celtics Parlay
- Denver Nuggets +5
- OVER 234
We would not be surprised if this game went to overtime. This game has the makings of the over. If we had to give a final score prediction, we are going with 125-123 Boston beat the Nuggets. This means OVER!
Denver Nuggets vs Boston Celtics Information
Take a look at the two NBA teams in one of the best NBA Matchups of the season:
Denver Nuggets (28-14) vs Boston Celtics (32-9)
Date & Time: Friday January 19th, 2024; 7:30 pm EST
Location of the game: TD Garden; Boston, MA
How to Watch: ESPN
Denver Nuggets vs Boston Celtics Betting Analysis
Leading the loaded Denver Nuggets roster is top scorer Nikola Jokic. The former Most Valuable Player is scoring 25.5 points per game. Jokic has over 111 rebounds per game and nearly 10 assists per game as well. He leads the league in trouble doubles. Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr are next for Denver in scoring.
Murray is scoring 20.5 and Porter is at 16.4. Aaron Gordon and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope are the other starters for the defending NBA Champions. The Nuggets are in the middle of playing five straight road games. Denver will visit Washington, Indiana, and New York, before heading back home to take on the 76ers and Bucks.
Jayson Tatum leads Boston with more than 27 points per game. Tatum is also ripping down 8.4 rebounds and dishing out 4.4 assists per game. Kristaps Porzingis, in his first season with the Celtics, has played in 30 games this season and scored 19.1 points per game. Derrick White has emerged as a solid point guard for Boston and is up nearly 16 points per game.
The Boston Celtics schedule shows them going on the road after this for three straight NBA games. They will head to Houston, Dallas, and Miami. Following that, the Celtics are at home for 7 straight until February 11th. During the homestand, they will welcome the Clippers, Pelicans, Pacers, Lakers, Grizzlies, Hawks and Wizards.
Denver Nuggets vs Boston Celtics Betting Picks
We like this to be a super competitive game. This has the makings of an NBA Finals preview. The Nuggets are the defending champions and have the experience and talent to get back out of the Western Conference. Boston has been the best team in the league and was for much of last season as well. This is going to be a great game.
Do not expect Denver to lay down and die, especially after losing to the 76ers. We expect a competitive game that comes down to the end. We are going to bet the Denver Nuggets +5 over the Boston Celtics. The Celtics win the game, but the Nuggets cover the spread. Enjoy the game and best of luck! We hope you enjoyed our Nuggets vs. Celtics Picks and Parlays! For more information about where to place your bets read our BetUs Review!
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