Here’s everything you need to know about Nuggets vs. Celtics on Friday, October 4 — our expert prediction and betting picks for today.
The Denver Nuggets travel to meet the Boston Celtics on Friday at Etihad Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze around the Nuggets vs. Celtics odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
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Nuggets vs. Celtics: Detailed Breakdown
| Match Day | Friday, October 4, 2024 |
| Teams | Nuggets vs. Celtics |
| Venue | Etihad Arena |
| Time | 4:00:00 PM UTC. |
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NBA Odds: Celtics-Nuggets Odds
- Spread: Celtics favored at -7.5
- Total (Over/Under): 233.5
- Moneyline Odds: Nuggets +285, Celtics -285
Win Probabilities
- Nuggets: 29%
- Celtics: 71%
Nuggets vs Celtics key injuries
Celtics
- G Jaylen Brown (pelvis) is questionable
Nuggets
- None
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Denver Nuggets vs Boston Celtics, and Betting Tips
Prediction
Celtics 111, Nuggets 107
Moneyline
The CELTICS (-105) head to the Mile High City looking to wash the bad taste out of their mouth from the stunning loss in Cleveland. A win against the defending champs will feel satisfactory, and it’s a good play.
The Nuggets (-115) were tripped up by the Devin Booker-less Suns last time out at home. Boston is a good play on the road, as it looks for the regular-season series sweep in this potential NBA Finals preview.
Against the spread
The CELTICS -1.5 (+100) is an even better play at even money, as Boston simply needs to win by a single bucket.
The Nuggets +1.5 (-120) have covered 5 of the past 7 outings, but it has failed to cover the past 2 games at home, against the Suns and the Miami Heat.
The Celtics are still 6-1 ATS in the past 7 games despite Tuesday’s non-cover. Look for Boston to get untracked with a big win against a fellow contender.
Over/Under
UNDER 221.5 (-110) is worth a look in this marquee matchup.
The total has gone low in 4 of the past 5 games for both of these teams. When the teams met in Beantown on Jan. 19, we had 202 combined points, and the Under (234) was never threatened.
The Under is 3-1 in the past 4 road games against Western Conference teams for the Celtics, too, while the total has gone low in 4 of the past 5 home games for the Nuggets against Eastern Conference squads.
Denver Nuggets vs Boston Celtics: Starting lineups
Denver’s starting lineup led the Nuggets to their first-ever championship in franchise history and Coach Mike Malone is likely to stick to them. Aaron Gordon is listed as probable with a right shoulder sprain, is expected to play, allowing him to resume his usual role at power forward.
Nikola Jokic, Michael Porter, Jr.Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and Jamal Murray will also open the game for Nuggets.
Boston’s starting five may be the best in the NBA right now. Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday, and Derrick White are healthy so they are expected to line up for tip-off.
Boston Celtics Lineup
Denver Nuggets Lineup
Denver Nuggets vs Boston Celtics: Prediction
The Denver Nuggets versus Boston Celtics matchup promises to be a slam-bang affair where both teams are likely to trade haymakers. Boston does have a home-court advantage and that might spell the difference. The Celtics could remain unbeaten at home but the Nuggets could cover the spread.
Most oddsmakers favor going over the points total for this game.
Our Prediction: Who Wins?
After extensive simulations, our model gives the Nuggets a win probability of 29%, while the Celtics have a win probability of 71%. Discover the best spread, over/under, and moneyline odds for the game on this page.
