Conference heavyweights collide as the Denver Nuggets host the Boston Celtics tonight at Ball Arena.
Nikola Jokic has been tremendous, and my Celtics vs. Nuggets predictions expect him to stuff the stat sheet at home.
Here are my best free NBA picks for this prime-time bout on Wednesday, February 25.
Celtics vs Nuggets prediction
Celtics vs Nuggets best bet: Nikola Jokic triple-double (-115)
Nikola Jokic ranks second in all-time triple-doubles, and the Denver Nuggets superstar will add to his burgeoning total tonight in front of a home crowd in which he’s excelled this season.
Jokic has averaged 28.5 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 11.2 assists at Ball Arena, recording a triple-double in 12 of 19 games there.
Joker has recorded a league-high 21 triple-doubles this season, doing so in two straight and in four of his last six at home. The Boston Celtics defense is elite, but Jokic has recorded a triple-double in each of his last two home games against the C’s.
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Celtics vs Nuggets same-game parlay
The Nuggets are just 12-14 ATS at home and 8-10 as the home favorite. Boston has excelled on the road, covering the spread in 20 of 30 games, including seven of 10 as the road dog. Back-to-backs haven’t been a problem for the Celtics, who are 6-3 ATS playing with no rest.
The Nuggets are 15-11 to the Over at home, but the Celtics are just 11-19 to the Under on the road. Boston boasts one of the stingiest defenses in the Association, and the C’s have hit the Under in two straight and eight of their last 10.
Celtics vs Nuggets SGP
- Nikola Jokic triple-double
- Celtics +3.5
- Under 230.5
Our "from downtown" SGP: Brown blitz
Jaylen Brown has scored 30+ in 28 of 51 appearances, including 14 of 25 on the road. He sat out Tuesday and should be well-rested for tonight's marquee matchup with Denver.
Celtics vs Nuggets SGP
- Nikola Jokic triple-double
- Celtics +3.5
- Under 230.5
- Jaylen Brown Over 29.5 points
Celtics vs Nuggets odds
- Spread: Celtics +3.5 (-110) | Nuggets -3.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Celtics +140 | Nuggets -165
- Over/Under: Over 229.5 (-110) | Under 229.5 (-110)
Celtics vs Nuggets betting trend to know
The Boston Celtics have hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 30 games (+13.20 Units / 40% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Celtics vs. Nuggets.
How to watch Celtics vs Nuggets
| Location | Ball Arena, Denver, CO |
| Date | Wednesday, February 25, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 10:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN |
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