The Boston Celtics (8-3), playing as 4.5-point favorites, will try to outscore their opponent in a matchup of two top offenses when they face the Denver Nuggets (8-3) on November 11, 2022 at TD Garden. The over/under for this game is 230.5.
Boston Celtics vs. Denver Nuggets Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 4.5 points, with bookmakers listing the Celtics as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Celtics have -185 odds to pick up the win, while the Nuggets are listed at +156 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 230.5 points.
Celtics vs. Nuggets Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Friday, November 11, 2022
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBCS
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Arena: TD Garden
Celtics vs. Nuggets Betting Trends
In the Celtics’ 11 games this year, they have five wins against the spread. Boston has been chosen as the favorite in 11 games this year and has walked away with the win eight times (72.7%) in those games. Celtics games this year have gone over the total in seven out of 11 opportunities (63.6%).
The Nuggets have played 11 games, with five wins against the spread. Denver has been the moneyline underdog only one other time so far this season, a game it won. The Nuggets have gone over the point total 54.5% of the time this year (six of 11 games with a set point total).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Celtics
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jayson Tatum | 11 | 31.2 | 6.9 | 4.1 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 3.5 |
Jaylen Brown | 11 | 25.4 | 6.7 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 2.5 |
Malcolm Brogdon | 11 | 13.7 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 1.3 |
Marcus Smart | 11 | 10.5 | 3.5 | 7 | 1 | 0.2 | 1.5 |
Al Horford | 9 | 10.1 | 6 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 1.8 |
Nuggets
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nikola Jokic | 11 | 21.2 | 9.9 | 9 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.5 |
Michael Porter Jr. | 10 | 17.8 | 7.2 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 3.6 |
Jamal Murray | 10 | 15.7 | 3.6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1.6 |
Aaron Gordon | 11 | 14.4 | 7 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
Nah’Shon Hyland | 9 | 14 | 1.7 | 3.7 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 2.9 |
Celtics vs. Nuggets Injury Report
Celtics: Malcolm Brogdon: Out (Hamstring), Robert Williams: Out (Knee), Danilo Gallinari: Out (Knee)
Nuggets: Ish Smith: Out (Calf), Collin Gillespie: Out (Lower Leg)
What you need to know about the Boston Celtics
Boston is giving up 114.2 points per game this season (19th-ranked in NBA), but it has really shined offensively, posting 118.7 points per game (second-best). Offensively the Celtics have fared better in home games this year, putting up 122.4 points per game, compared to 115.7 per game when playing on the road.
In terms of three-point shooting, it’s been a dominant stretch for Boston, who is sinking 15.8 three-pointers per game (best in NBA) and shooting 38.8% from beyond the arc (third-best). The Celtics have taken 52.4% two-pointers and 47.6% threes this year. Of the team’s baskets, 61.8% are two-pointers and 38.2% are threes.
What you need to know about the Denver Nuggets
Denver scores 116.7 points per game and allow 114.4, ranking them sixth in the league on offense and 20th on defense. The Nuggets are scoring more points at home (118.8 per game) than away (115.6).
In 2022-23 Denver is eighth in the NBA in 3-point makes (13.3 per game) and best in 3-point percentage (42%). In 2022-23, the Nuggets have taken 63.9% percent of their shots from inside the 3-point line, and 36.1% percent from beyond it. In terms of made shots, 69.8% of the Nuggets’ baskets have been 2-pointers, and 30.2% have been 3-pointers.
Celtics vs. Nuggets Predictions and Pick
Our prediction to win this matchup is the Celtics, and we expect that Celtics will cover the spread (Celtics -4.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 230.5 points.
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