Boston Celtics (42-18) vs Denver Nuggets (39-21)
Game Info: Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 1:00 pm (TD Garden)
Betting Odds: Boston Celtics -1.5 -- Over/Under: 237.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ABC
The Denver Nuggets pay a visit to the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden on Sunday afternoon. Here’s a Denver Nuggets vs Boston Celtics Prediction. This article will include a Denver Nuggets vs Boston Celtics Pick.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets have been on a tear as they've won 11th of their last 13 games overall and they will be eager to stay hot after blowing past the Pistons in a 134-119 road win on Friday. Jamal Murray led the team in scoring with 31 points on 10 of 22 shooting. Michael Porter Jr added 28 points, Christian Braun continued his strong form with 23 points on 10 of 14 shooting, while Nikola Jokic racked up a triple-double of 23 points with 17 rebounds and 15 assists. As a team, the Nuggets shot 56 percent from the field and 17 of 31 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 39 points in the first quarter thanks to a hot start from Murray. Before they went on another run in the third quarter to lead by as many as 25 points.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics have been in great shape as they've won 10 of their last 13 games overall, but they will be hoping to snap a two-game skid after getting beaten by the Cavaliers in a 123-116 loss on Friday. Jayson Tatum led the team with 46 points, 16 rebounds and nine assists on 19 of 37 shooting, Jaylen Brown added 37 points while Derrick White chipped in with 16 points, but no other player scored more than six points. As a team, the Celtics shot 48 percent from the field and 17 of 39 from the 3-point line as they dominated the first quarter to take an early 22-point lead. However, they allowed the Cavaliers to hang around, and it cost them in the fourth quarter where they scored just 18 points to suffer their worst defeat of the season.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last 11 day games at TD Garden.
- The Nuggets have lost 13 of their last 14 games at TD Garden following a win.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games following a home loss.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The underdogs have won three of the last four games between the Nuggets and Celtics.
- The Celtics have lost four of their last five home games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six home games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in four of the Nuggets' last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Celtics' last eight day games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Ten of the Nuggets' last 12 games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Denver Nuggets vs Boston Celtics Prediction
The Nuggets could be shorthanded again with Zeke Nnaji and Aaron Gordon both listed as questionable, while the Celtics are keeping eyes on Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis and Jaylen Brown who are all questionable. Both teams are coming into this meeting with plenty of momentum, but I have to give the slight edge to the Nuggets who looked almost unbeatable in their dominant win over the Pistons in their last outing. The Celtics are always tough to beat at the TD Garden and they are coming off a rare loss, but they are just a little banged up right now, which opens the door for an upset. The Nuggets are only slight underdogs, but I still think they are great value with Jokic, Murray and Braun all playing well at the moment.
Peter’s Pick Denver +1.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
