Celtics vs Nuggets Prediction and NBA Tips - 8 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 8, 2026, 12:12AM | Published: Jan 7, 2026, 2:01PM
The Boston Celtics will sqaure off with the Denver Nuggets in NBA action at TD Garden on Thursday, commencing at 11:00am AEDT.
With the likes of Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard, the Celtics are up against a Nuggets side that includes Jamal Murray, Peyton Watson and Aaron Gordon.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Celtics vs Nuggets game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Boston vs Denver NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Celtics a 77% chance of defeating the Nuggets at TD Garden.
Celtics vs Nuggets: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at TD Garden are listed here:
- Head to Head: Celtics $1.26, Nuggets $4.00
- Line: Celtics -10 ($1.91), Nuggets +10 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 231.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Celtics at $1.26 and the Nuggets at $4.00.
The Celtics are 10-point favourites against the Nuggets, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Nuggets (+10) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 231.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Nuggets (+10) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 231.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Celtics vs Nuggets: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Denver at $4.00 with Bet365
- Line: Nuggets +10 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 231.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Celtics vs Nuggets predictions are based on detailed simulations and betting experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Celtics have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Nuggets to win is our recommended option because of the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable bettor in the long run.
Celtics vs Nuggets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Celtics vs Nuggets at TD Garden on Thursday is the Celtics winning 119-110.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Boston vs Denver game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and computer tips.
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Celtics vs Nuggets: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Celtics and Nuggets at TD Garden is scheduled to begin at 11:00am AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets
- Date: Thursday 8 January 2026
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: TD Garden
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Boston vs Denver predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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