NBA Betting - Melo, A.I. Look For Answer To Stopping Powerful Celtics?
The Boston Celtics, (41-9 SU, 31-17-2
ATS, 23-26-1 O/U) have succeeded without
Kevin Garnett, winning five consecutive
games and eight of ten before the all-star
break without their vocal and emotional
leader and will look to continue their
torrid pace of winning tonight against
a Denver Nuggets, (32-20 SU, 27-25 ATS,
27-25 O/U) that has struggled all season
long in its maddening search for consistency.
The good
news for the C’s is that
they could have Garnett back in the lineup
tonight for the first time in nearly
a month as they look to improve on their
perfect 17-0 record against the western
conference this season.
Garnett’s absence, however inconvenient
for the Celtics, has been a blessing
in disguise according to head coach Doc
Rivers as several of the team’s
younger players have been forced into
maturing quicker than expected with some
on-the-job-training.
"Maybe at the end of the day, in
a crazy way, it might be a good thing
for the other guys, getting confidence," Rivers
said. "Kevin's getting rest. So
maybe that's a good thing."
Garnett,
who has averaged 19.2 points and 9.9
rebounds in his first season with the
Celtics has been the anchor of the
best defensive team in the league this
season, (89.4 ppg) and has pronounced
himself totally fit following Sunday’s
All-Star contest.
"I'm back to my old self again," Garnett
said Sunday.
Even at full strength, the Celtics will
likely have a knock-down, drag-out fight
on their hands with the Nuggets despite
their inconsistencies this season.
The Nuggets entered the all-star break
having won six of their last eight games,
though they lost their last contest to
the Orlando Magic 109-98 last Wednesday.
With two of the top scorers in the league
in Allen Iverson, (26.5 ppg) and Carmelo
Anthony, (26.2 ppg) the Nuggets are undoubtedly
one of the best offensive teams in the
league, averaging a whopping 106.7 points
per game.
The Celtics routed the Nuggets early
in the season, winning 119-93 at home
on Nov. 7.
Here
is a look at tonight’s key
trends, followed by my analysis and NBA
Betting Free Picks.
The Celtics are 6-1-1 ATS in their last
8 games overall.
The Celtics are 8-2 ATS in their last
10 Tuesday games.
The Nuggets are 4-0 ATS in their last
4 games following a SU loss of more than
10 points.
The Nuggets are 4-1 ATS in their last
5 games following a S.U. loss.
The Over is 23-5 in Celtics last 28
vs. NBA Northwest.
The Under is 5-0 in Nuggets last 5 home
games vs. a team with a road winning
percentage of greater than .600.
The Over is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
The Home team is 6-0 ATS in the last
6 meetings.
Analysis:
While I think the Nuggets are going
to put a serious fight against the
Celtics tonight, I am going with the
C’s to remain perfect against
the western conference for at least one
more game, by limiting the Nuggets’ offensive
opportunities with their stellar defense.
I’m also sensing a big outing from
Boston’s Ray Allen after he scored
28 points in the all-star game and narrowly
missed earning his first all-star game
MVP award.
NBA Free
Picks: Boston Celtics/ Under 208½ Total
Points
09:05 PM EST NBA Betting Odds
Boston Celtics PK -110
Denver Nuggets PK -110
Over 208½ -110
Under 208½ -110
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