Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA
by Devesh Jaganath | in NBA Prediction
The Denver Nuggets head to TD Garden to face the Boston Celtics in the NBA on Friday night. The hosts are 32-9 and lead the Eastern Conference, while the visitors are 28-14 and third in the Western Conference.
The Denver Nuggets are heading to Boston following their recent loss on Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers, concluding with a final score of 121-126. Nikola Jokic led the team with an impressive 25 points and 19 rebounds, while Michael Porter Jr. added 20 points in the defeat. Offensively, the Nuggets maintain a solid performance, averaging 116.3 points per game, which is 5.4 points more than what Boston typically allows. However, Denver's strength this season lies in their defensive efforts, often keeping them competitive in their games. The Nuggets rank seventh overall in points allowed per game, limiting opponents to 111.4 points on average. Additionally, Denver holds the sixth position in defensive rebounds and ranks third in both three-pointer attempts allowed and three-pointers made against them. Julian Strawther and Vlatko Cancar are listed as doubtful for the upcoming matchup between these two heavyweight teams.
Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics are set to host the Denver Nuggets following their recent victory on Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs, securing a final score of 117-98. This marked the Celtics' third consecutive win and an impressive 20th straight win at home this season. Jason Tatum led the team with 25 points and five rebounds, while Jrue Holiday and Jaylen Brown added 22 and 21 points, respectively. Boston currently ranks fifth overall this season in points per game, averaging 120.9 points, showcasing an offensive prowess. They score 9.5 points more than Denver typically concedes on average this season. Defensively, the Celtics also hold a strong position, ranking fifth in points allowed per game at just 110.9 points on average. It's noteworthy that Boston performs better on defense at home, conceding 108.4 points compared to 113.3 on the road. As the Celtics prepare for this matchup, Derrick White and Kristaps Porzingis are listed as doubtful for the upcoming game.
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The Best Betting Odds for Boston Celtics v Denver Nuggets Match
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Who will win the Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets Basketball game?
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets game on 1/19/24 of the current NBA season:
- Boston Celtics has a 64.22% chance to pick up the win against Denver Nuggets according to Bet365 ⭐ with the odds of 1.36.
- There is a probability of 35.78% ⭐ for Denver Nuggets to win vs Boston Celtics with odds of 3.25 at Bet365.
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Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets's standings in the NBA
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Boston Celtics against Denver Nuggets : Head to Head (H2H)
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Boston Celtics - Denver Nuggets Key Points
- The Celtics are on a three-match win streak
- The Celtics are 20-0 at home this season
- The Celtics have won 32 of their 41 games this season
- The Nuggets have lost their last two away matches
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Our Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
There really isn’t too much more to say about the Celtics at TD Garden; apart from that, they have been flawless this season. Denver are always a formidable opponent, but with a record of 20-0 at home, it’s difficult to back against Boston securing another victory in this one. Our Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets prediction: Boston Celtics to win the match.
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