NBA 2025-2026: Denver Nuggets vs Boston Celtics: Winner probability, Total Points & Spread
Denver Nuggets
Home Team
73.4%
VS
Boston Celtics
Away Team
26.6%
Key Prediction Insights
The model favors the Denver Nuggets to win (73.4% probability). Expected starting fives — Denver: Jamal Murray (OFF 125.3 / DEF 120.0 / 25.51 PTS), Christian Braun (OFF 116.9 / DEF 117.8 / 10.23 PTS), Julian Strawther (OFF 99.0 / DEF 117.9 / 7.00 PTS), Cameron Johnson (OFF 122.1 / DEF 119.4 / 11.71 PTS), Nikola Jokić (OFF 139.5 / DEF 112.8 / 28.76 PTS). Boston: Baylor Scheierman (OFF 108.7 / DEF 112.9 / 4.04 PTS), Derrick White (OFF 117.5 / DEF 112.7 / 17.09 PTS), Jaylen Brown (OFF 113.5 / DEF 113.8 / 29.22 PTS), Sam Hauser (OFF 116.7 / DEF 115.7 / 9.30 PTS), Neemias Queta (OFF 137.0 / DEF 107.9 / 9.81 PTS).
Total Points and Spread Analysis
The expected combined total is 228.75 points, indicating a game that could run at a fairly high scoring pace. The expected spread (Home - Away) is 4.53 points, giving the home team about a 4.5-point edge (if Denver is at home that advantage stacks with the win probability).
Total Points Predictions
Expected Total Points in Game
228.8
Most likely outcome: 228 points
Total Points Probability Distribution
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Cumulative Probability (CDF)
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Spread Predictions
Expected Spread (Denver Nuggets - Boston Celtics)
4.5
Most likely outcome: 4 points
Spread Probability Distribution
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Game Analysis
Denver is 1-2 in the last three games (loss 117-128 to Golden State, 157-103 win over Portland, 114-115 loss to Clippers) — results show scoring upside and some inconsistency. Boston is on a three-game win streak (97-81 vs Phoenix, 111-89 vs Lakers, 121-110 vs Golden State), with more consistent results over this stretch.
Denver’s projected starters average an offensive rating of 120.56, defensive rating of 117.58, and average 16.64 points made per starter; Jokić (OFF 139.5, 28.76 PTS) and Murray (OFF 125.3, 25.51 PTS) drive that firepower. Boston’s five average an offensive rating of 118.68, defensive rating of 112.60, and 13.89 points made per starter; Neemias Queta’s defensive rating of 107.9 and Jaylen Brown’s 29.22 PTS are notable pieces.
Final Prediction
Denver’s edge comes from higher starter scoring and elite offensive output (notably Jokić and Murray) paired with a strong overall offensive rating. Key factor to watch: how Boston’s defense (led by Queta’s 107.9 defensive rating) contains Jokić and whether Denver sustains the high scoring pace.
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