Denver Nuggets vs Boston Celtics
October 4, 2024 at 12:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Denver Nuggets +3 / Boston Celtics -3 — Over/Under: 218
The Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics meet Sunday in NBA preseason action at the Etihad Arena. 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 are coming off a preseason loss to the Celtics on Friday. The Denver Nuggets have split their last 6 preseason games. The Denver Nuggets are averaging 103 points on 43 percent shooting and allowing 107 points on 37.8 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 14 points and 8 rebounds, while Russell Westbrook is averaging 12 points and 4 rebounds. Michael Porter Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Julian Strawther is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 65.4 percent from the free throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 32.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 49 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics look for another win after beating the Nuggets in their preseason opener. The Boston Celtics have won 4 straight preseason games. The Boston Celtics are averaging 107 points on 37.8 percent shooting and allowing 103 points on 43 percent shooting. Payton Pritchard is averaging 21 points and 4 rebounds, while Jayson Tatum is averaging 12 points and 6 rebounds. Drew Peterson is the third double-digit scorer and Jordan Walsh is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 32.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.5 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 37.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.
Denver Nuggets vs Boston Celtics Prediction
The Boston Celtics ill continue to get the benefit of the doubt for good reason, but the first game between these teams came down to the wire, and it was actually the Nuggets who were in control for the first three quarters. Another meeting in a short span only makes teams more comfortable with each other and chips the rust off. The Nuggets played well enough to win the first game. I’ll take my chances with Denver and the free bucket.