The Nuggets will play the Celtics on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Denver Nuggets and the Boston Celtics set for Wednesday, January 7th, 2026. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Denver Nuggets currently have a 96.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the Boston Celtics is 98.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Denver Nuggets - The Denver Nuggets currently have a 14-7 record as an away team. That standing puts them 1st in the league for away team wins.
- Home Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics start this matchup with a 11-5 record as a home team. They now rank 5th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Denver Nuggets currently rank 1st (124.4) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Boston Celtics stand at 10th averaging 117.8 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 118.3 points against the Denver Nuggets, ranking them 9th in the league. The Boston Celtics currently rank 28th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 110.5 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Denver Nuggets have notched a 4-1 Western Northwest Division division record, while the Boston Celtics possess a 5-4 Eastern Atlantic Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Denver Nuggets have a 24-12 overall record, while the Boston Celtics have a 23-12 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye Celtics fans, prepare for a battle of the ages...Denver Nuggets approach with a 24-12 overall standing this season...Boston Celtics stand at 23-12, hungry for victory on home turf...
Nuggets boast a 4-1 record in the Western Northwest Division...Celtics hold a 5-4 record in the Eastern Atlantic Division...Expect a high-scoring affair, with Nuggets averaging 124.4 points per game...
Celtics averaging 117.8 points per game, so defense will be crucial...See you courtside at today's game, where passions run high...Be sure to review the best bets from our featured sportsbooks...
Look at this game's prop bets below, and may the best team win...Arrr, let the battle begin on January 7th, 2026!
Best Nuggets at Celtics Odds
| Underdog Denver Nuggets | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Denver Nuggets | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Boston Celtics are -9.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Denver Nuggets are +9.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 233.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 233.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Boston Celtics are the -375 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Denver Nuggets are the +300 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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 BetMGMBet |
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Nuggets
Celtics
1/07/26 7:10pm EST | +9.5 -115-9.5 -105 |
Underdog Denver Nuggets - Denver Nuggets bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +9.5 Denver Nuggets underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 10 or more.
Favorite Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -9.5 Boston Celtics favorite bet wins if they win by 10 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Denver Nuggets at Boston Celtics Prop Bets
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Nuggets
Celtics
Game to Overtime
1/07/26 7:10pm EST | Yes +1350No -5000Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
DEN at BOS 1/07/26 7:10pm EST | 121.5 o -115121.5 u -110Bet |
Nuggets
Team Total Points
DEN at BOS 1/07/26 7:10pm EST | 111.5 o -118111.5 u -110Bet |
Aaron Gordon
Points Scored
DEN at BOS 1/07/26 7:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11814.5 u -115Bet |
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Anfernee Simons
Points Scored
DEN at BOS 1/07/26 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -13012.5 u -105Bet |
Bruce Brown Jr
Points Scored
DEN at BOS 1/07/26 7:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1205.5 u -110Bet |
Christian Braun
Points Scored
DEN at BOS 1/07/26 7:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1359.5 u +100Bet |
DaRon Holmes II
Points Scored
DEN at BOS 1/07/26 7:10pm EST | 5.5 o +1055.5 u -140Bet |
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Derrick White
Points Scored
DEN at BOS 1/07/26 7:10pm EST | 18.5 o -12518.5 u -105Bet |
Jamal Murray
Points Scored
DEN at BOS 1/07/26 7:10pm EST | 26.5 o -11826.5 u -110Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points Scored
DEN at BOS 1/07/26 7:10pm EST | 31.5 o -11031.5 u -125Bet |
Luka Garza
Points Scored
DEN at BOS 1/07/26 7:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1108.5 u -118Bet |
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Neemias Queta
Points Scored
DEN at BOS 1/07/26 7:10pm EST | 10.5 o +10010.5 u -135Bet |
Payton Pritchard
Points Scored
DEN at BOS 1/07/26 7:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
Sam Hauser
Points Scored
DEN at BOS 1/07/26 7:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1108.5 u -120Bet |
Tim Hardaway Jr
Points Scored
DEN at BOS 1/07/26 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -12012.5 u -110Bet |
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Aaron Gordon
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at BOS 1/07/26 7:10pm EST | 21.5 o -11821.5 u -110Bet |
Christian Braun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at BOS 1/07/26 7:10pm EST | 15.5 o -12015.5 u -110Bet |
Derrick White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at BOS 1/07/26 7:10pm EST | 30.5 o -11030.5 u -120Bet |
Jamal Murray
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at BOS 1/07/26 7:10pm EST | 40.5 o -11540.5 u -115Bet |
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Jaylen Brown
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at BOS 1/07/26 7:10pm EST | 42.5 o -12042.5 u -110Bet |
Payton Pritchard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at BOS 1/07/26 7:10pm EST | 26.5 o -12026.5 u -110Bet |
Sam Hauser
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at BOS 1/07/26 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -12512.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Boston Celtics | 33 | 18 | 0.647 | +6.5 | 16-8 | 17-10 | 7-4 | 22-12 | 115.9 | 108.6 | +7.3 | W4 | 7-3 |
| Denver Nuggets | 33 | 19 | 0.635 | +7.0 | 14-10 | 19-9 | 4-2 | 19-9 | 120.1 | 116.2 | +3.9 | L3 | 4-6 |
Denver Nuggets & Boston Celtics Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Denver Nuggets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Nuggets | +600 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Celtics | +1500 Bet |
Denver Nuggets & Boston Celtics Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Denver Nuggets vs Boston Celtics NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026 at 7:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Denver Nuggets vs Boston Celtics Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Denver Nuggets vs Boston Celtics Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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