The Celtics will play the Nuggets on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 10:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Boston Celtics and the Denver Nuggets set for Tuesday, January 7th, 2025. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Boston Celtics currently have a 97.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Denver Nuggets is 94.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics currently have a 13-4 record as an away team. That standing puts them 1st in the league for away team wins.
- Home Denver Nuggets - The Denver Nuggets start this matchup with a 10-6 record as a home team. They now rank 7th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Boston Celtics currently rank 4th (118.5) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Denver Nuggets stand at 3rd averaging 120.8 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 108.3 points against the Boston Celtics, ranking them 23rd in the league. The Denver Nuggets currently rank 7th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 117.2 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Boston Celtics have notched a 5-1 Eastern Atlantic Division division record, while the Denver Nuggets possess a 4-3 Western Northwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Boston Celtics have a 26-10 overall record, while the Denver Nuggets have a 20-14 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, ye scurvy dogs! The Boston Celtics be sailin' into Denver...
The fans in Denver be rowdy, cheerin' fer their Nuggets squad...
The Celtics have a strong 26-10 record, dominatin' the Eastern Atlantic Division...
The Nuggets stand at 20-14, holdin' their own in the Western Northwest...
A fierce battle be brewin' on the court tonight, so get ready...
See you courtside at today's game, me hearties. Be sure to review...
The best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks...
Look at this game's prop bets below, and may the best team win!
Best Celtics at Nuggets Odds
| Underdog Denver Nuggets | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Denver Nuggets | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Boston Celtics are -7.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Denver Nuggets are +7.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 234.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 234.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Boston Celtics are the -350 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Denver Nuggets are the +260 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Celtics
Nuggets
1/07/25 10:10pm EST | -7.5 -115+7.5 -105 |
Underdog Denver Nuggets - Denver Nuggets bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +7.5 Denver Nuggets underdog bet wins if they lose by 7 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.
Favorite Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -7.5 Boston Celtics favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 7 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Boston Celtics at Denver Nuggets Prop Bets
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Celtics
Nuggets
Game to Overtime
1/07/25 10:10pm EST | Yes +1250No -5000Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
BOS at DEN 1/07/25 10:10pm EST | 121.5 o -115121.5 u -110Bet |
Nuggets
Team Total Points
BOS at DEN 1/07/25 10:10pm EST | 113.5 o -105113.5 u -120Bet |
Al Horford
Points Scored
BOS at DEN 1/07/25 10:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1209.5 u -110Bet |
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Christian Braun
Points Scored
BOS at DEN 1/07/25 10:10pm EST | 10.5 o -15010.5 u +110Bet |
Derrick White
Points Scored
BOS at DEN 1/07/25 10:10pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -130Bet |
Jamal Murray
Points Scored
BOS at DEN 1/07/25 10:10pm EST | 22.5 o -12022.5 u -110Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points Scored
BOS at DEN 1/07/25 10:10pm EST | 23.5 o -12023.5 u -110Bet |
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Jayson Tatum
Points Scored
BOS at DEN 1/07/25 10:10pm EST | 27.5 o -10527.5 u -125Bet |
Jrue Holiday
Points Scored
BOS at DEN 1/07/25 10:10pm EST | 11.5 o -13011.5 u +100Bet |
Julian Strawther
Points Scored
BOS at DEN 1/07/25 10:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1158.5 u -115Bet |
Kristaps Porzingis
Points Scored
BOS at DEN 1/07/25 10:10pm EST | 19.5 o -11019.5 u -120Bet |
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Michael Porter Jr
Points Scored
BOS at DEN 1/07/25 10:10pm EST | 19.5 o -10519.5 u -130Bet |
Nikola Jokic
Points Scored
BOS at DEN 1/07/25 10:10pm EST | 29.5 o -10529.5 u -125Bet |
Payton Pritchard
Points Scored
BOS at DEN 1/07/25 10:10pm EST | 13.5 o -12013.5 u -115Bet |
Peyton Watson
Points Scored
BOS at DEN 1/07/25 10:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1107.5 u -120Bet |
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Russell Westbrook
Points Scored
BOS at DEN 1/07/25 10:10pm EST | 11.5 o -15011.5 u +110Bet |
Al Horford
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at DEN 1/07/25 10:10pm EST | 17.5 o -12517.5 u -105Bet |
Christian Braun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at DEN 1/07/25 10:10pm EST | 17.5 o -12517.5 u -105Bet |
Derrick White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at DEN 1/07/25 10:10pm EST | 23.5 u -10523.5 o -125Bet |
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Jamal Murray
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at DEN 1/07/25 10:10pm EST | 33.5 u -12033.5 o -110Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at DEN 1/07/25 10:10pm EST | 33.5 u -11033.5 o -120Bet |
Jayson Tatum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at DEN 1/07/25 10:10pm EST | 42.5 u -12042.5 o -110Bet |
Jrue Holiday
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at DEN 1/07/25 10:10pm EST | 20.5 u -11020.5 o -120Bet |
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Kristaps Porzingis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at DEN 1/07/25 10:10pm EST | 28.5 o -12028.5 u -110Bet |
Michael Porter Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at DEN 1/07/25 10:10pm EST | 27.5 o -12027.5 u -110Bet |
Nikola Jokic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at DEN 1/07/25 10:10pm EST | 49.5 u +11049.5 o -150Bet |
Payton Pritchard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at DEN 1/07/25 10:10pm EST | 21.5 o -12021.5 u -110Bet |
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Peyton Watson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at DEN 1/07/25 10:10pm EST | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -125Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Boston Celtics | 35 | 15 | 0.700 | +5.5 | 16-9 | 19-6 | 6-2 | 25-9 | 117.3 | 108.5 | +8.8 | W3 | 7-3 |
| Denver Nuggets | 30 | 19 | 0.612 | +10.0 | 14-8 | 16-11 | 4-4 | 17-12 | 120.5 | 116.5 | +4.0 | W2 | 6-4 |
Boston Celtics & Denver Nuggets Futures Odds
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Boston Celtics Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Celtics | +225 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Nuggets | +1400 Bet |
Boston Celtics & Denver Nuggets Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
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How to Bet on the Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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