Denver Nuggets (42-19) vs Boston Celtics (48-12)
Game Info: Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 10:00 pm (Ball Arena)
Betting Odds: Denver Nuggets +1 -- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Boston Celtics look for a win after winning 10 of their last 11 games. The Denver Nuggets look for a win after winning 6 of their last 7 games. Here’s a Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets prediction.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics recently beat the Mavericks and Warriors while losing to the Cavs. The Boston Celtics are averaging 121 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 109.8 points on 44.7 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 27.1 points and 8.5 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 22.4 points and 5.4 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 38.6 percent from beyond the arc and 81.3 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.2 rebounds per game.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets recently beat the Heat and Lakers while losing to the Suns. The Denver Nuggets are averaging 114.4 points on 49.2 percent shooting and allowing 110.4 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 25.9 points and 12.3 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 20.8 points and 4 rebounds. Michael Porter Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Aaron Gordon is grabbing 6.5 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75.9 percent from the free throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.5 rebounds per game.
Denver Nuggets Player Facts
- Nikola Jokic is one of only two qualified players in the league averaging at least 25.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists this season.
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope ranks 12th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nuggets rank T2nd in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (11.4).
- The Nuggets rank 2nd in the league for opponent three-point field goals attempts per game this season (31.3).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for point differential per game this season (+11.2).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for rebounds per game this season (47.2).
Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets prediction
You can make a case for either the Celtics or Nuggets in a near pick em spot, as they're the two top teams in the NBA currently. With that said, the value is with the Nuggets at home and the free point. The Nuggets are 24-6 SU at home, and you're not getting them in the underdog spot often the rest of the way, especially at home. Jaylen Brown is also questionable at the time of this writing due to a pelvis injury. The value is with the Nuggets here, and they beat the Celtics on the road back in January. Give me the Nuggets.
Randy’s Pick Denver Nuggets +1
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
