| MATCHUP | Denver Nuggets | Philadelphia 76ers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 24-12 | 19-15 |
| Where | Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA | |
| When | Monday, January 5, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:30 PM EST | |
| TV | Peacock | |
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets lost to the Cavs and Nets, and they play the Celtics next. The Nuggets have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
The Denver Nuggets are averaging 128 points on 50.8 percent shooting and allowing 121.6 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 29.6 points and 12.2 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 25.4 points and 4.5 rebounds. Aaron Gordon is the third double-digit scorer, and Tim Hardaway Jr. is grabbing 2.4 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 40 percent from beyond the arc and 82.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Knicks and Mavericks, and they play the Wizards next. The 76ers have won 3 straight games.
The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 117 points on 45.2 percent shooting and allowing 118.1 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 31.1 points and 7.1 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 22.8 points and 6.8 rebounds. Kelly Oubre Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and VJ Edgecombe is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 81.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The home team has won seven of the Nuggets’ last eight games.
- The Nuggets have lost four of their last five games.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games at Xfinity Mobile Arena against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against 76ers teams that held a winning record.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Nuggets have won each of their last five games as road underdogs when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The 76ers have lost each of their last six home games against teams that held a winning record.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs following a road loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Nuggets’ last five road games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
- Twenty of the 76ers’ last 24 home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Denver Nuggets vs Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
The 76ers will be without Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford.
Christian Braun, Nikola Jokic, Jonas Valanciunas, Tamar Bates, and Aaron Gordon are out for the Nuggets.
Denver Nuggets vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
I’m not interested in the Nuggets until they get some players back from injury. Without Jokic, the Nuggets are a lottery team. Throw in no Braun, Valanciunas, and Gordon, and the Nuggets are probably a bottom five team in the league. We’ve seen some of it already over the last week. The 76ers are as healthy as they’ve been all year, and they’re 20-12-1 ATS on the season. The 76ers have covered 7 of their last 10 games. Massive line, but this has more to do with the Nuggets’ injury report more than anything. It’s the 76ers or pass for me.