The last time the Denver Nuggets faced the Boston Celtics, in Denver, the Celtics were humiliated 116-105. The Nuggets were 6-point favorites with the over/under listed at 210. This was before the Kevin Garnett trade, who you like?
The Denver Nuggets host the Boston Celtics tonight, at the Pepsi Center, for some slammin NBA action. SBG Global has the Denver Nuggets as 1-point favorites over the Celtics. Get your free NBA Pick in now!
The Boston Celtics still have injury problems with some of their top players. Kevin Garnett is probable and Ray Allen had his thumb bent back in practice Monday but is expected to play. In the Celtics last five games without Garnett, they’ve averaged 102 PPG and allowed an average 95 PPG. When the Celtics get a solid days rest they are 17-9-0. They will be looking to add on to their current five game winning streak, after their last win over the N.Y. Knicks 111-103 as 8-point favs. When on the road they average 99 PPG and they are currently 18-5 on the road. Paul Pierce is the top producer averaging 20 PPG. Ray Allen is their best 3-point shooter, which would explain their 5th ranking.
On defense the Celtics are rock solid. They allow a 1st ranked 89 PPG, they are the best team at defending in the field and at preventing the 3-pointer from being unleashed. The Celtics currently sit in 1st place in the Atlantic Standings. They are 31-17-2 ATS, 15-7-1 ATS on the road and 11-12 over/under on the road. Get your free NBA Pick in now!
The Denver Nuggets have no significant injuries to announce and they return two players from the All-star break. In the Nuggets last five games they are 3-2, they’ve averaged 110 PPG and allowed 104 PPG. They most recently lost 98-109 to the Orlando Magic as 6-point road favs. When the Nuggets get a full days rest they are 15-11. When playing at home they average 109 PPG and they are currently 21-6 at home.
The Nuggets on defense aren’t the greatest. The allow a 25th ranked 103 PPG, they are however the 6th best team at defending in the field, but ranked 22nd at stopping the 3-pointer. They are the 3rd best team at pulling down defensive rebounds averaging 32 per game. The Nuggets currently sit in 2nd place in the Northwest Standings. They are 27-25 ATS, 16-11 ATS at home and 14-13 over/under at home.
Boston (41-9) at Denver (32-20)
Tipoff: Tue, Feb 19, 2008 9:00 PM ET
Line: SBG Global
Pick: Denver -1
Bottom Line: It all depends on Kevin Garnets’ return or if he takes another night off. Denver plays great at home and they are healthy and rejuvenated. Get your free NBA Pick in now!
