Celtics vs. Nuggets Prediction: Boston to Win, Jayson Tatum Projected for Big Game in Tuesday's NBA Matchup [1/7/2025]

NBA action continues on Tuesday at 10:00PM ET as the favored Boston Celtics square off with the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena.

The Nuggets, with star players such as Jamal Murray, Michael Porter and Russell Westbrook, will face off against the Celtics, who feature Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis.

Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Celtics as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Our team has analyzed the latest data and conducted 10,000 simulations for Tuesday's Boston-Denver game," said Damien Souness from Dimers.

"By incorporating recent updates and various factors, our prediction shows the Celtics with a win probability of 78%, compared to 22% for the Nuggets."

For further insights into Tuesday's matchup, including the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Celtics vs. Nuggets predictions page.

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Celtics vs. Nuggets Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Tuesday's matchup between the Nuggets and Celtics at Ball Arena is scheduled to begin at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: Boston Celtics vs. Denver Nuggets
• Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
• Time: 10:00PM ET/7:00PM PT
• Venue: Ball Arena
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
• Merchandise: Buy Nuggets and Celtics gear at Fanatics

Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Tuesday's Celtics vs. Nuggets matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

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Celtics vs. Nuggets Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread?

Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NBA matchup between the Celtics and Nuggets 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model gives the Celtics a 78% chance of beating the Nuggets. Our predicted final score has the Celtics winning 119-110.

According to our model, the Nuggets (+10.5) have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 231-point over/under has a 52% chance of staying under.

Celtics vs. Nuggets Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Celtics	Nuggets
Spread	-10.5 (-110)	+10.5 (-110)
Moneyline	-455	+380
Total	o231 (-110)	u231 (-110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Celtics vs. Nuggets Picks

Our model's biggest edge in today's Celtics vs. Nuggets matchup is on the total.

Our expert predictions, matched against the best odds, reveal the best NBA picks for every game throughout the season.

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Celtics vs. Nuggets Player Props

NBA prop bets are a popular way to wager on Tuesday's Boston vs. Denver game without necessarily betting on the outcome. We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Ball Arena.

Jayson Tatum is expected to lead the Celtics in scoring, while Jamal Murray is projected to be the top scorer for the Nuggets.

Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every NBA game this season.

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Conclusion

We predict the Celtics, with a 78% win probability, will likely beat the Nuggets on Tuesday.

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