Predictions, Player Props, and Best Odds for Celtics vs Nuggets Game on January 7th

• The Denver Nuggets host the Boston Celtics in Tuesday’s marquee matchup in the Association
• The Celtics are just 7-6 SU in their last 13 games
• Below, see the Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets predictions, player props, and best available odds on Jan. 7

Two of the NBA MVP favorites meet on Tuesday night when Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics (26-10, 13-4 away, 14-21-1 ATS) visit Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets (20-14, 10-6 home, 15-18-1 ATS) at Ball Arena at 8:10 pm MT/10:10 pm ET. Boston is at the tail-end of a four-game road trip and coming off a lopsided 105-92 loss at OKC on Sunday, but still heads into Denver as a sizable favorite in Tuesday’s NBA odds: the Celtics are listed as 5.5 or 6.0-point road chalk.

Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets Prediction

• Nuggets moneyline (+205) at Caesars Sportsbook
• Jokic 55+ points + rebounds + assists (+160) at DraftKings  Odds as of Jan. 7. Claim the BetMGM promo code to get a bonus to use on Tuesday’s NBA games. 

The Celtics still have an impressive win-loss record, sitting third in the NBA at 26-10. But the C’s are just 7-6 straight-up in their past 13 games and have the sixth-worst ATS record in the league at 14-21-1. They were outclassed by the West-leading OKC Thunder on Sunday (105-92). That was the first time all season Boston failed to reach at least 100 points.

Jayson Tatum (28.1 PPG, 9.4 RPG, 5.5 APG) had a team-high 26 in the loss, but Boston shot an ugly 36.5% from the floor, including an appalling 9-of-46 (19.6%) from beyond the arc.

Denver hasn’t been much better than Boston against the number at 15-18-1 ATS, and they’ve been stunningly mediocre on their home court (10-6 SU), but Nikola Jokic (31.5 PPG, 13.0 RPG, 9.7 APG) has been a man possessed the last couple weeks.

In his last five games, the 29-year-old three-time MVP is averaging 36.6 points, 15.0 rebounds, and 10.6 assists per game, with his Nuggets going 4-1 straight-up in that span. Last time out, Jokic dropped 46 points, 10 assists, and nine rebounds in a 122-111 OT win at the Spurs.

Denver forward Aaron Gordon (13.7 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 3.1 APG), who’s been out since Christmas, will miss his seventh straight game on Tuesday night with a calf injury.

This is one of the only times you will be able to bet on Jokic and the Nuggets as sizable underdogs on their home court. The Celtics are not the regular-season juggernaut they were last season, when the Nuggets took both games from the C’s anwyay, including a 115-109 victory at home on March 7, overcoming 41 points from Jaylen Brown.

BOS vs DEN Player Props

NBA player props from DraftKings on Jan. 7.

Jokic leads the point totals at 29.5, two higher than Tatum at 27.5. Jaylen Brown (23.5) is the only other player over the 20-point plateau.

Unusually, the three highest assist totals are all on the Denver side: Jokic (8.5), Westbrook (7.5), and Murray (6.5). Tatum has the highest assist total on the Boston side at 5.5.

Best Celtics vs Nuggets Odds

The Celtics vs Nuggets point spread ranges from Boston -5.5 to -6.0. FanDuel currently has the best ATS option for Denver bettors at +6.0 (-110) while BetMGM has the best ATS option for Boston backers at -5.5 (-115).

On the moneyline, the longest odds on a Denver SU victory are at Caesars (+205) while DraftKings and ESPN Bet have the best price on a Celtics win (-230).

There is a full one-point range when it comes to the game total. Bet365 is on the low end at 236.5 (-110 both ways), making it the most-attractive book for over bettors. FanDuel has the total at 237.5 (-110) both ways, which is currently the best number under bettors can get.

The NBA public betting percentages show the vast majority of moneyline handle on the visiting Celtics. As of 1 pm ET, Boston was getting 76% of moneyline handle, along with 58% of ATS money.

The Boston Celtics will face off against the Denver Nuggets on January 7th in what is expected to be an exciting matchup between two talented teams. As fans gear up for the game, many are already making predictions on which team will come out on top and which players will shine on the court.

When it comes to predictions for this game, both teams have been performing well this season. The Celtics currently have a record of 21-14, while the Nuggets are not far behind with a record of 19-16. However, the Celtics have been on a hot streak lately, winning seven of their last ten games, while the Nuggets have been struggling with consistency.

In terms of player props, there are a few key players to keep an eye on in this matchup. For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum has been leading the team in scoring, averaging 25.3 points per game. Kemba Walker has also been a key contributor, averaging 18.2 points per game. On the Nuggets side, Nikola Jokic has been a standout player, averaging a double-double with 25.4 points and 10.3 rebounds per game.

When it comes to betting odds for this game, the Celtics are currently favored to win with odds of -120, while the Nuggets have odds of +110. The over/under for total points scored in the game is set at 220.5.

Overall, this game is shaping up to be a competitive matchup between two talented teams. With both teams vying for a playoff spot, fans can expect an intense and exciting game on January 7th. Whether you’re rooting for the Celtics or the Nuggets, be sure to tune in to see which team comes out on top in this highly anticipated showdown.