Nuggets vs Celtics Prediction and NBA Tips - 8 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 8, 2025, 3:05AM | Published: Jan 6, 2025, 11:51PM
The Denver Nuggets will face the favoured Boston Celtics in NBA action at Ball Arena on Wednesday, beginning at 2:00pm AEDT.
With star players Jamal Murray, Michael Porter and Russell Westbrook, the Nuggets are aiming to beat a Celtics team that includes Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Nuggets vs Celtics game, plus the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday's Denver vs Boston NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Celtics a 78% chance of winning against the Nuggets at Ball Arena.
Nuggets vs Celtics: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NBA game at Ball Arena are listed here:
- Head to Head: Nuggets $4.50, Celtics $1.22
- Line: Nuggets +10.5 ($1.95), Celtics -10.5 ($1.87)
- Total (Over/Under 231.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Nuggets at $4.50 and the Celtics at $1.22.
The Nuggets are 10.5-point underdogs against the Celtics, with odds of $1.95 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Celtics (-10.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.87.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 231.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Nuggets (+10.5) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 231.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Nuggets vs Celtics: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Denver at $4.50 with Bet365
- Line: Nuggets +10.5 at $1.95 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 231.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Nuggets vs Celtics best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Celtics have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Nuggets to win is our preferred option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to being a profitable punter in the long run.
Nuggets vs Celtics: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Nuggets vs Celtics at Ball Arena this Wednesday is the Celtics winning 119-110.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Denver vs Boston game on Wednesday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Nuggets vs Celtics: Player Props
Looking for Nuggets vs Celtics player props? Stats Insider uses the best information available to predict individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Jamal Murray is expected to step up for the Nuggets with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, while Jayson Tatum is projected to have 25 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the Celtics.
Nuggets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | 22 | 5 | 6 |
| Michael Porter | 17 | 7 | 2 |
| Russell Westbrook | 15 | 6 | 7 |
| Christian Braun | 12 | 5 | 2 |
| Dario Saric | 10 | 6 | 4 |
Celtics Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 25 | 8 | 6 |
| Jaylen Brown | 22 | 5 | 4 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | 21 | 7 | 2 |
| Payton Pritchard | 19 | 4 | 4 |
| Sam Hauser | 12 | 4 | 2 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting predictions before the Denver vs Boston match-up.
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Nuggets vs Celtics: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Nuggets and Celtics at Ball Arena is scheduled to tip off at 2:00pm AEDT on Wednesday.
- Teams: Denver Nuggets vs Boston Celtics
- Date: Wednesday 8 January 2025
- Time: 2:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Ball Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Denver vs Boston predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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