Denver Nuggets (39-21) vs. Boston Celtics (42-18)
March 2, 2025 1:00 pm EDT
The Line: Boston Celtics -2.5; Over/Under: 237.5
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The Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics meet Sunday in NBA action at the TD Garden. Here’s a Celtics vs Nuggets Prediction. This article will include a Celtics vs Nuggets Pick.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets beat the Pistons, lost to the Bucks, and they play the Kings, Suns, and Thunder next. The Nuggets have won five of their last six road games.
The Denver Nuggets are averaging 121.4 points on 50.8 percent shooting and allowing 116.1 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 29.1 points and 12.7 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 21.3 points and 3.8 rebounds. Michael Porter Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Christian Braun is grabbing 5.2 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 38.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.1 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics lost to the Pistons and Cavs, and play the Trail Blazers, 76ers, and Lakers next. The Celtics look to avoid three straight losses for the first time this season.
The Boston Celtics are averaging 116.9 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 108.3 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 27 points and 8.8 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 23.2 points and 6 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 79.6 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last 17 games following a home loss.
- The Nuggets have lost each of their last nine games at TD Garden following a road win.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as favorites following a home loss.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The underdogs have won three of the Nuggets’ last four games.
- The Celtics have lost four of their last six games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 12 games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The road team has covered the spread in four of the Nuggets’ last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Celtics’ last nine day games at TD Garden have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Nuggets’ last four road games following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Celtics vs Nuggets Injury Report
Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis are doubtful for the Celtics, while Jaylen Brown is questionable.
The Nuggets will be without DaRon Holmes II, Peyton Watson, and Vlatko Cancar. Zeke Nnaji and Aaron Gordon are questionable.
Celtics vs Nuggets Prediction
The Celtics will be motivated to rebound after blowing two monster leads to the Cavs and losing a conference game they should’ve won. The Celtics also don’t want to lose three straight games for the first time this season. However, the Celtics haven’t looked good defensively in their last two efforts, and they’re still dealing with injuries to key players. The Celtics have also seen 11 of their 18 losses come at home this season. The Nuggets have played their best ball over the last month or so, and that includes an 8-2 SU record and 7-3 ATS record in their last 10 games. The Nuggets and free points will always have value. I was the free bucket with the Nuggets, as the Celtics feel beatable all of a sudden.
