Friday Night Showdown | Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets
The Boston Celtics will host The Denver Nuggets tonight. Tonight's NBA Clash will feature all- star Jayson Tatum, where he will attempt to fend off last season's MVP Nikola Jokic at the TD GARDEN.
Celtics vs Nuggets | Match-up
The Boston Celtics are currently 32-9, which is the best record in the NBA. Boston has been constantly proving that they are the highest quality team in the league. Especially at home.
By beating the San Antonio Spurs 117-98 last Wednesday, the Celtics became the 13th team in NBA history to start a season 20-0 at home.
This unbeaten streak is a significant achievement, seeing it will solidify an advantage in the playoffs against any opponent. The Boston Celtics main goal has been ''to build a connection and identity with the city and with the team to where they give us this lift and this level of support that they have when we play a certain type of way, Celtics basketball,'' - said Joe Mazzulla.
The 1985-86 Celtics are considered one of the most legendary teams in NBA history, seeing they went 40-1 at home. In terms of protecting home court, this season's Celtics team is heading in the same direction. So far this season Boston's starting five; Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porziņģis, Derrick White & Jrue Holiday have already beaten the Bucks, Sixers and Wolves at home.
The numbers indicate that Jayson Tatum is the best player on the best team this season.
In his last 10 games, Tatum is averaging 27.2 PPG and shooting 49.4% from the field and his three ball is also admirable. However the strength of the team ''is regardless of who's out, we play a certain level.” Being down two starters, it's just a testament to the guys, to the character, to the locker room,'' - said Joe Mazulla.
If the Celtics keep this immaculate chemistry and maintain home-court advantage for the playoffs, how many teams are capable of beating them in a best-of-seven?
Take a look at the best Celtics Odds and Nuggets Odds for the 2023/2024 NBA Season.
NBA Predictions
The best NBA Predictions for this game would be to take
Derrick White Over 4.5 Assists
Jaylen Brown Over 24.5 Points
Jamal Murray Over 2.5 3PT FG Made
Reggie Jackson Over 1.5 Total Rebounds
Friday NBA ODDS Celtics vs Nuggets
(8:30 p.m., ESPN)
Betting Odds Summary
The Denver Nuggets are underdogs to defeat the Boston Celtics, according to BetUS. Looking to wager? Check out the best mobile sports betting apps offering NBA betting promos in 2024.
Moneyline: Celtics 1.38 favorites to win (bet $10 to win $13.80 total); Nuggets 3.20 underdogs to win (bet $10 to win $32.00 total)
Point Spread: Celtics +7 (Celtics favorites to win by more than 7 points, otherwise Nuggets cover)
Total Scoring Over/Under: O 234 points scored by both teams combined
Score Predictions: Celtics 127, Nuggets 119
Three reasons why we believe the Celtics will beat the Nuggets;
The Celtics are unbeaten at home
Celtics guards are very good defensively
With the addition of Kristaps Porziņģis they can limit Nikola Jokic total rebounds
NBA Friday Night Schedule
Friday January 19
8:00 P.M. ET
Sixers at Magic (BSFL)
8:00 P.M. ET
Spurs at Hornets (BSSE)
8:30 P.M. ET
Nuggets at Celtics (ESPN)
9:00 P.M. ET
Hawks at Heat (BSSUN)
9:00 P.M. ET
Suns at Pelicans (WVUE)
11:00 P.M. ET
Pacers at Blazers (Root Sports NW)
11:00 P.M. ET
Nets at Lakers (ESPN)
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