Nuggets vs. Celtics odds, line: Proven model reveals picks for NBA matchup on January 7

The Boston Celtics look to stay hot when they take on the injury-plagued Denver Nuggets in a key matchup on Wednesday night. Denver is coming off a 125-124 win at Philadelphia on Monday, while Boston stopped Chicago 115-101 that same night. The Nuggets (24-12), who are second in the Northwest Division, are 14-7 on the road this season. The Celtics (23-12), who are first in the Atlantic Division, are 11-5 on their home court. Jonas Valanciunas (calf), Nikola Jokic (knee) and Cameron Johnson (knee) are all out for Denver.

Tipoff from TD Garden in Boston is set for 7 p.m. ET. The Celtics lead the all-time series 62-40, including wins in eight of the past 11 meetings. Boston is a 9.5-point favorite in the latest Nuggets vs. Celtics odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 232.5. 

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