Denver Nuggets (26-16) vs Philadelphia 76ers (15-26)
Game Info: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:00 pm (Ball Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Denver Nuggets -13.5 — Over/Under: 229.5
The Philadelphia 76ers and Denver Nuggets meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Ball Arena. Here’s a Philadelphia 76ers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction. This article will include a Philadelphia 76ers vs Denver Nuggets Pick.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Pacers and Bucks, and they play the Cavs, Bulls, and Lakers next. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 107.5 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 111.6 points on 48.4 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 26.4 points and 5.8 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 24.4 points and 7.9 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer and Kelly Oubre Jr. is grabbing 5.9 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.3 rebounds per game.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets beat the Heat and Magic, and they play the Kings, Timberwolves, and Bulls next. The Denver Nuggets are averaging 120.1 points on 50.1 percent shooting and allowing 115.6 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 30.1 points and 13.2 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 20.1 points and 3.9 rebounds. Michael Porter Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Aaron Gordon is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 38.3 percent from beyond the arc and 76.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Nuggets have won each of their last 10 games at Ball Arena against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The 76ers have lost each of their last six games.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games as road underdogs following a loss.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in each of their last six games as favorites.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The road team has won eight of the Nuggets’ last 10 games.
- The Nuggets have lost four of their last five games at Ball Arena against 76ers teams that held a losing record.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 games at Ball Arena following a road loss.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven night games against 76ers teams that held a losing record.
Denver Nuggets Player Facts
- Christian Braun ranks 2nd in the league for fast break points (197) this season.
- Michael Porter Jr. ranks 9th amongst qualified Forwards for three-pointers made Per Game (2.6) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for field goal percentage this season (50.1%).
- The Nuggets rank 30th in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (30.9).
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (29.3%).
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for rebound percentage this season (47.2%).
Philadelphia 76ers vs Denver Nuggets Injury Report
The 76ers will be without KJ Martin, Caleb Martin, Joel Embiid, Kyle Lowry, and Jared McCain. Guerschon Yabusele, Andre Drummond, and Paul George are questionable.
The Nuggets will be without DaRon Holmes II and Vlatko Cancar. Peyton Watson and Jamal Murray are probable.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
I don’t want to lay double-digit chalk with the Denver Nuggets as much as the next guy, but they are playing their best ball of the season. Also, the 76ers remain a tough team to back this season with their play and all of their injuries. Not only are the 7e6rs racking up the losses, but they’re 14-27 ATS on the season. The 76ers have failed to cover nine of their last 10 games, and they’re big underdogs nightly. The 76ers are fade material until they at least get healthy. So, give me the Nuggets in a bloodbath.