Celtics vs. Nuggets Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Jan. 7

Celtics vs. Nuggets Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: TD Garden -- Boston, Massachusetts
• Coverage: NBCS-BOS, ALT, KTVD, and ESPN

The Boston Celtics (23-12) will try to build on a four-game win streak when they host the Denver Nuggets (24-12) on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at TD Garden as 9-point favorites. The game airs at 7 p.m. ET on NBCS-BOS, ALT, KTVD, and ESPN. The over/under is 233.5 for the matchup.

Celtics vs. Nuggets Odds & Spread

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Celtics vs. Nuggets Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Celtics win (64.7%)

Celtics vs. Nuggets Betting Trends

• The Celtics have put together a record of 21-13-1 against the spread this season.
• In the Nuggets' 36 games this season, they have 21 wins against the spread.
• Games involving the Celtics have hit the over 16 times out of 36 chances this season.
• Nuggets games this year have eclipsed the over/under 66.7% of the time (24 out of 36 games with a set point total).
• Boston has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered nine times in 16 games when playing at home, and it has covered 12 times in 19 games when playing on the road.
• In terms of over/unders, the Celtics hit the over more often in home games, as they've gone over the total eight times in 16 opportunities this season (50%). On the road, they have hit the over eight times in 19 opportunities (42.1%).
• This year, Denver is 9-6-0 at home against the spread (.600 winning percentage). Away, it is 12-9-0 ATS (.571).
• Looking at the over/under, Nuggets games have gone over 66.7% of the time this year, both at home (10 of 15) and on the road (14 of 21).

Celtics Leaders

• Jaylen Brown's numbers on the season are 29.6 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.9 assists per contest, shooting 50.1% from the floor and 36.3% from downtown, with an average of 2.1 made 3-pointers.
• Derrick White averages 18.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists.
• Payton Pritchard is averaging 16.9 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.3 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
• Neemias Queta is averaging 10.2 points, 7.8 boards and 1.5 assists.
• Anfernee Simons is averaging 13.5 points, 2.4 assists and 2.3 rebounds.

Nuggets Leaders

• Jamal Murray averages 25.4 points for the Nuggets, plus 4.6 boards and 7.2 assists.
• Per game, Peyton Watson gets the Nuggets 12.2 points, 4.7 boards and 1.6 assists. He also averages 1 steal and 1 block.
• Per game, Tim Hardaway Jr. provides the Nuggets 13.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists, plus 0.4 steals and 0.1 blocks.
• Bruce Brown averages 7.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists. He is sinking 46.9% of his shots from the floor.
• Aaron Gordon's numbers on the season are 18.9 points, 5.9 boards and 1.4 assists per contest. He is draining 53.3% of his shots from the field and 43.1% from 3-point range, with an average of 2 triples.

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