Nuggets vs. Celtics Prediction, Odds, Picks - Feb. 25

The Boston Celtics (38-19) will attempt to extend a four-game winning stretch when visiting the Denver Nuggets (36-22) on February 25, 2026 at Ball Arena. Denver is a moderate 3.5-point favorite against Boston when the Nuggets face off against the Celtics on Wednesday. The point total for the matchup is 228.5.

Take a look at everything you need to know to know about the Nuggets-Celtics game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Nuggets vs. Celtics Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
• Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado
• TV: ESPN and ALT
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Nuggets vs. Celtics Prediction

ATS Pick: Celtics (+ 3.5)
O/U Pick: Over (228.5)
Score Prediction: -Celtics 116 - Nuggets 115

Nuggets vs. Celtics Betting Insights

• Nuggets games have gone over 228.5 points scored, their current matchup's over/under, 40 times (out of 58) this year.
• This season, 25 of the Celtics' 57 games have had a combined total of more than 228.5 points scored.
• The Nuggets and Celtics average 7.3 more points between them than the total of 228.5 for this game.
• The Nuggets and the Celtics have seen their opponents average a combined 4.6 fewer points per game than the point total of 228.5 set in this matchup.
• Denver has been victorious in 26, or 68.4%, of the 38 contests it has been chosen as favorites in this season.
• Boston has been an underdog in 15 games this season and has come away with the win eight times (53.3%) in those contests.
• In the last one head-to-head matchups, Denver has a 1-0 record against Boston.
• The Nuggets also have a 1-0 edge against the spread when matched up with the Celtics.
• Versus the point spread, the Celtics have covered in four straight games, and were the favorite in all of those contests.

Nuggets Recent Trends

• The Nuggets are 4-6 against the spread and 4-6 overall in their past 10 games.
• Denver and its opponents have combined to score an average of 231.2 points in its last 10 games, 2.7 more than the 228.5 over/under in this matchup.
• Against the spread, the Nuggets are 32-26-0 this season.
• This season, Denver has an against the spread record of 15-16 in its 31 games as a favorite of 3.5 points or more.
• Nuggets games this year have hit the over 37 times in 57 opportunities (64.9%).
• The Nuggets record 13.2 more points per game (120.8) than the Celtics give up (107.6).
• Denver has a 28-20 record against the spread and a 32-16 record overall when putting up more than 107.6 points.
• The Nuggets are shooting 49.5% from the field this season, 5.3 percentage points higher than the 44.2% the Celtics allow to opponents.
• The Nuggets have covered the spread in a lower percentage of their home games than away games. They have covered 12 times in 26 games at home, and they've covered 20 times in 32 games when playing on the road.
• Denver has exceeded the total in a lower percentage of home games (57.7%) than road games (68.8%).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Nuggets have won 12 of 17 games at home, good for a .706 winning percentage. They have won 14 of 21 games on the road (.667) as a moneyline favorite.

Nuggets Recent Stats

Nuggets Leaders

• Nikola Jokic puts up 28.8 points, 12.5 rebounds and 10.5 assists per contest, shooting 58.4% from the field and 42.1% from beyond the arc with 2 made treys per game.
• Jamal Murray puts up 25.5 points, 7.5 assists and 4.4 rebounds per contest.
• Tim Hardaway Jr. averages 13.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 0.5 steals and 0.1 blocks.
• Bruce Brown averages 7.8 points, 2.2 assists and 4 boards.
• Jonas Valanciunas posts 8.9 points, 5.2 boards and 1.3 assists per contest, shooting 56.9% from the floor.

Nuggets Player Props

Celtics Recent Trends

• The Celtics have an 8-2 record against the spread while finishing 9-1 overall over their last 10 games.
• Boston has averaged a total of 218.2 combined points in its last 10 games, 10.3 fewer than this matchup's total of 228.5.
• Against the spread, the Celtics are 33-23-1 this season.
• Boston is 5-3 ATS when underdogs by 3.5 points or more this year.
• The Celtics have eclipsed the over/under 36.8% of the time this season (21 of 57 games with a set point total).
• The Celtics put up just 1.3 fewer points per game (115) than the Nuggets allow their opponents to score (116.3).
• When it scores more than 116.3 points, Boston is 21-3 against the spread and 24-0 overall.
• The Celtics are shooting 46.7% from the field, which equals what the Nuggets' opponents have shot this season.
• The Celtics have performed better against the spread on the road (20-9-1) than at home (13-14-0) this year.
• Looking at the over/under, Boston's games have gone over 10 of 27 times at home (37%), and 11 of 30 away (36.7%).
• When moneyline favorites, the Celtics have won a lower percentage of games at home (15-7) than away (15-5).

Celtics Recent Stats

Celtics Leaders

• Jaylen Brown generates 29.2 points, 7 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game for the Celtics.
• The Celtics are getting 17.1 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game from Derrick White this year.
• Nikola Vucevic is putting up 16.2 points, 8.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. He is draining 50.2% of his shots from the floor and 37.4% from 3-point range, with 1.6 triples per contest.
• The Celtics are getting 17.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game from Payton Pritchard this season.
• The Celtics are getting 9.8 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game from Neemias Queta this year.

Celtics Player Props

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