The Boston Celtics (8-3) welcome the Denver Nuggets (8-3) to TD Garden Friday. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET.'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Nuggets vs. Celtics odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Celtics are coming into this game after beating the Detroit Pistons at home 128-112 Wednesday. They have now won 4 straight games with wins over the Chicago Bulls and Memphis Grizzlies in that span.
Boston is led by F Jayson Tatum, who is averaging 26.9 points per game. The Celtics are the No. 1 team in the league in opponents’ points per game, allowing just 104.5 per game.
The Nuggets are led by 2-time MVP C Nikola Jokic, who is averaging 21.2 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 9 assists per game, all of which lead the Nuggets.