Celtics vs. Nuggets Picks & Best Bets 7th Jan 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Denver Nuggets will host the Boston Celtics in NBA action on Tuesday at Ball Arena, starting at 10:00 p.m. ET.
Jamal Murray, Michael Porter and Russell Westbrook are set to lead the way for the Nuggets, while the Celtics will rely on Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis.
We've run 10,000 simulations of Tuesday's NBA matchup using cutting-edge AI technology to highlight the best Celtics vs. Nuggets bets, player props and predictions.
Using these simulations, we predict that the Celtics will likely beat the Nuggets with a projected final score of 119-111.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continually monitor the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Celtics vs. Nuggets Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Celtics vs. Nuggets picks combine the power of AI, stats and analytics to create NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Celtics vs. Nuggets Game Information
- Game Date: Tuesday, January 7th, 2025
- Game Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Ball Arena
- Spread: Celtics -10.5 / Nuggets +10.5
- Moneyline: Celtics -455 / Nuggets +370
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 231.5 Points (-110/-105)
Nuggets +10.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Nuggets have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the Celtics have a probability of 47%.
- BetMGM offers the best odds for this bet at -110.
Total Points Under 231.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 231.5 at BetMGM, which offers the best odds for the under at -105.
- Our analysis indicates a 51% probability that the total will stay under 231.5 points.
Celtics vs. Nuggets Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Boston Celtics at -455 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the Denver Nuggets are available at +370 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Celtics are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 76% chance of prevailing.
Although the Celtics are more likely to win, FanDuel Sportsbook offers +370 odds on the Nuggets moneyline, providing an edge of 2.7%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Celtics vs. Nuggets
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Tuesday's Celtics vs. Nuggets game.
Boston Celtics Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jayson Tatum | 25 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
Jaylen Brown | 22 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
Kristaps Porzingis | 21 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
Payton Pritchard | 19 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Sam Hauser | 12 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
Sam Hauser Over 3.5 Rebounds (+142)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Sam Hauser Over 3.5 Rebounds | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +142 |
- Our top prop bet for the Celtics is on Sam Hauser to record over 3.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 4 rebounds, giving us an edge of 12.1% on the +142 odds offered by FanDuel.
Denver Nuggets Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jamal Murray | 22 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
Michael Porter | 17 | 7 | 2 | 3 |
Russell Westbrook | 15 | 6 | 7 | 1 |
Christian Braun | 12 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
Dario Saric | 10 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
Jamal Murray Over 4.5 Rebounds (+120)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Jamal Murray Over 4.5 Rebounds | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +120 |
- Our best prop bet for the Nuggets is on Jamal Murray to record over 4.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 5 rebounds, giving us an edge of 7.5% on the +120 odds offered by DraftKings.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Celtics vs. Nuggets Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Celtics vs. Nuggets trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Payton Pritchard Over 3.5 Total Rebounds
Payton Pritchard has recorded more than 3.5 rebounds in 13 of his last 18 appearances (72% success rate). You can wager on him to record 4+ rebounds again at odds of -110 (52% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
Payton Pritchard Over 13.5 Points Scored
Payton Pritchard has scored more than 13.5 points in 13 of his last 19 appearances (68%). You can place a bet on him to have over 13.5 points again at odds of +100 (50%), also available at FanDuel.
Christian Braun Over 2.5 Total Assists
Christian Braun has had more than 2.5 assists in 7 of his last 10 appearances (70%). You can wager on him to record over 2.5 assists again at odds of +124 (45%), available at DraftKings.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Sam Hauser of the Celtics to record over 3.5 rebounds, with a projection of 4 rebounds marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're placing a bet on the Nuggets +10.5 to cover.
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