The Boston Celtics meet the Denver Nuggets for Game 2 of their two-game regular-season series, as Week 22 of the 2021-22 NBA season comes to an end with this interconference showdown from the Ball Arena in Denver. Boston defeated Denver at home in the first meeting between these teams, winning 108-102 back on February 11, so let’s see what’s the best Celtics vs. Nuggets betting pick for Friday evening.
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Celtics vs Nuggets Betting Pick
This game will be played at the Ball Arena in Denver at 8:00 PM ET on Sunday, March 20, 2022.
Why Bet The Celtics:
✅ The Boston Celtics have defeated Denver four straight times, including a 108-102 victory back on February 11. The Celtics are 6-3 in the last nine meetings between these teams and 2-2 in the last four meetings in Denver.
✅ The Boston Celtics have won their last two games and are 18-3 in their last 21 games. The Celtics are red-hot on the road lately, going 11-1 in their last 12 road games. Boston has scored at least 110 points in six of their last seven games.
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✅ The Denver Nuggets are 20-13 at home this season, but 3-3 in their last six home games, including losing their last two games at the Ball Arena. Denver has given up at least 113 points in five of those six games, including more than 120 in three of the last four home games.
Chicago Bulls
The Boston Celtics (43-28; 37-33-1 ATS) defeated the Sacramento Kings on Friday, 126-97. Boston has been red hot of late, winning 18 of their last 21 games. Boston is only 19-16 on the road this season, but have caught fire of late, going 11-1 in their last 12 road games. The Celtics are in fourth place in the Eastern Conference, one game behind the Philadelphia 76ers for third place.
Boston got 32 points from Jayson Tatum and 30 points from Jaylen Brown in the victory over Sacramento. Tatum has been outstanding, averaging 26.8 points and 8.2 rebounds per game, while Brown is second on the team at 23.0 ppg. The Celtics are the top defensive team in the NBA, allowing 103.6 points per game, and they are also first in opponent field goal percentage (43.0%) and opponent three-point shooting (33.6%).
Phoenix Suns
The Denver Nuggets (42-29; 32-38-1 ATS) were downed by the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday in overtime, 119-116. Denver is 2-3 in their last five games, but had been playing very well prior to the recent contests, going 12-4 in their last 16 games. The Nuggets are 20-13 at home. They are currently in sixth place in the Western Conference, one game ahead of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Denver held a nine-point lead heading into the fourth quarter, but Cleveland was able to battle back to tie the score before winning in OT. Nikola Jokic scored 32 points and added 10 rebounds and eight assists. Jokic is having an MVP season, scoring 26.1 points, 13.7 rebounds, and 8.1 assists per game. The Nuggets are 11th in the NBA at 111.4 ppg and are third in field goal percentage at 47.8%.