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SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks and predictions for Denver Nuggets vs. Boston Celtics on Tuesday night

The Celtics, who enter this game at 26-10, continue to be one of the best defensive teams in the NBA. Boston ranks sixth in defensive rating and fourth in opponent effective field goal percentage. Now, Jokic and the Nuggets will provide a tough test, but Tatum & Co. will face much less resistance.

This might not be the Nuggets behemoth of recent seasons. But they are still a dangerous opponent the Celtics will need to bring their best against.

The Boston Celtics head to the Ball Arena to face the Denver Nuggets in a non-conference matchup. The Celtics are 26-10, which puts them in second place in the Eastern Conference. The Nuggets are 20-14, which puts them in fourth place in the Western Conference.

The Nuggets were third in the NBA in scoring entering Monday's play, one rung ahead of the Celtics, with an offense not surprisingly built around what star Nikola Jokić does best.

On Tuesday night, the Boston Celtics are set for a showdown against the Denver Nuggets. Here's what you need to know ahead of the showdown between contenders.

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics are looking to rebound from a dreadful second half on Sunday in a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder when they take on the De

The Boston Celtics play against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena The Boston Celtics are spending $7,654,770 per win while the Denver Nuggets are spending $9,293,212 per win Game Time: 10:00 PM EST on Tuesday January 7,