Boston Celtics are favored to win with moneyline odds of 1.75 compared to Denver Nuggets at 2.15 on DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports. This is due to their strong 4th place standing in the East playoff projections and recent form with Jayson Tatum averaging 28 points over the last 5 games, while Denver sits 3rd in the West but struggles on the road with a 3-7 record in their last 10 away matches.

The match starts at 3:00 AM UTC on February 26, 2026, which is 10:00 PM ET on February 25, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver.

The game will be played at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, with a capacity of 18,000 seats and known for its high-altitude advantage favoring the home Nuggets.

Boston Celtics are predicted to win with moneyline odds of 1.75 on DexWin. Their elite defense, allowing just 105 points per game recently, combined with Denver's key player Nikola Jokic questionable due to a minor ankle tweak, tips the scales despite the road challenge.

In their last 10 head-to-head meetings, Boston Celtics lead with 6 wins to Denver's 4, averaging 218 total points per game. The Celtics have won 3 of the last 5, including a 112-108 victory in Denver last month with strong performances from Jaylen Brown.