Celtics vs Nuggets Picks and Prediction – 1/8/2025

The Boston Celtics look to bounce back from a loss with a victory on the road Tuesday when visiting the Denver Nuggets. Boston is 26-10 and the first in the Atlantic Division two games ahead of the New York Knicks. Boston was defeated by the Oklahoma City Thunder 105-92 on Sunday. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for the Celtics. Jayson Tatum scored 26 points to lead Boston in the loss. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our NBA picks.

Jayson Tatum leads Boston in scoring, rebounding, and assists averaging 28.2 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per in. Jaylen Brown is second in scoring averaging 24.4 points per game and is one of five players averaging double figures in scoring. Boston scores an average of 119.3 points per game, shooting 46.2% over 37.1% from three-point territory.

The Denver Nuggets look for a second straight victory when hosting the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. Denver is 20-14 and second in the Northwest division, 9 ½ games behind first-place Oklahoma City Thunder. Denver defeated the San Antonio Spurs 122-111 in overtime on Saturday. Nikola Jokic scored 46 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Nuggets.

Nikola Jokic leads Denver in scoring, rebounding, and assists averaging 31.5 points, 13.0 rebounds, and 9.7 assists per game Jamal Murray is the second-leading scorer averaging 19.5 points per game and Michael Porter Jr is third, averaging 19.1 points per game. Denver has six players averaging double figures in scoring. The Nuggets score an average of 120.8 points per game.

The Boston Celtics will bounce back from a loss to Oklahoma City on Sunday with a victory on the road Tuesday versus the Denver Nuggets. Boston has covered the number in four of its last six. The Celtics are fourth in the NBA in scoring, averaging 118.6 points per game, and are sixth-best in points allowed at 108.3 points per game. Boston holds opponents to the fifth-lowest field-goal shooting percentage at 45.2%. Final Score Prediction, Boston Celtics win and cover ATS 120-112.