Denver Nuggets vs Philadelphia 76ers Odds, AI Picks and Analysis
As the Nuggets get set to take on the 76ers, they are looking to extend their win streak to three games. Denver is currently 28-13 on the season, which is good for 3rd place in the Western Conference. Keep reading for our Nuggets vs 76ers Odds and AI Picks.
On the road, the Nuggets have a record of 11-9 this season, and they are 7-13 ATS on the road. Overall, their ATS record is 18-22.
This season, Denver has been the underdog in just three of their games, and they are 1-2 straight-up and 1-2 ATS in those games. Today, they are 4.5-point underdogs.
In their last game against the Pacers, the Nuggets won by a score of 117-109. The O/U line for that game was 240 points, and Denver was favored by 10.5 points going into the game.
This season, the Nuggets have an O/U record of 16-24-1, and their games have averaged a combined 227.2 points. Today’s O/U line is set at 227 points.
High-Scoring Philly
The 76ers have won two straight games as the favorite and are favored by 4.5 points today. In their last game, they covered the spread with an 8-point win over the Rockets (124-115).
Philadelphia has an average scoring margin of +10.2 points per game at home this season. Against the spread at home, they are 15-6 and 26-12 overall.
In Eastern Conference play, the 76ers are 17-10 compared to 8-3 against non-conference opponents. This puts them in 3rd place in the East, just behind the Bucks and Nets.
The average O/U line in Philadelphia’s games this season is 230.2, which is higher than today’s line of 227. They have a 22-16 O/U record for the season.
Philly’s last game against the Rockets had an O/U line of 228.5, and the teams combined for 239 points. This improved the 76ers’ record to 25-13 for the season.
Game Information
Denver Nuggets vs Philadelphia 76ers |
Location of the Game: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia |
Date and Time: Tuesday, January 16th 7:30 ET |
How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
AI Predictions and SportsBettingAI Picks
TEAM | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
Nuggets | 119 | 237 | Spread DEN +4.5 |
ML DEN +148 |
OVER 227 |
76ers | 118 |
AI Picks: Denver Nuggets 119 – Philadelphia 76ers 118
SBAI Picks: ATS Nuggets +4.5 | ML Nuggets +148 | OVER 227
Nuggets vs 76ers Odds
Next, we have the NBA odds for this Matchup.
Denver Nuggets Game Analysis
The Nuggets’ offense has been one of the best in the NBA this season, ranking 13th in scoring at 116.2 points per game. However, they have been slightly better at home, averaging 120.6 points compared to 111.6 on the road.
Denver’s offense has been one of the most efficient in the league, shooting 49% from the field (4th) and 56% on two-point attempts (5th). However, they have struggled to get to the free-throw line, ranking 28th in attempts.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Nuggets are making 37% of their attempts (9th), but they are just 22nd in made threes at 11.9 per game. In terms of pace, Denver is one of the slower teams in the league (28th).
So far this season, the Nuggets are 4th in the NBA stats in points allowed per game at 111.0. When playing on the road, Denver is 3rd in points allowed per game at 111.4.
When looking at the Nuggets’ defensive numbers, they are 9th in the NBA in field goal percentage allowed at 46.6%. Denver is also 3rd in made three-pointers allowed per game at 11.4.
Over their last five games, the Nuggets have given up 116.4 points per game. During this stretch, opposing teams have shot 49.3% from the field.
Philadelphia 76ers Game Analysis
At home, the 76ers are averaging 120.2 points per game, which is 10th in the NBA standings. Overall, they are 6th in scoring at 119.8 points per game. In terms of pace, Philadelphia is 13th in the league with 99.2 possessions per game.
When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, the 76ers lead the NBA in both attempts (27.1) and makes (22.7) per game. In terms of field goal percentage, Philadelphia is 13th at 47%.
So far this season, the 76ers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 57.9% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 22nd in the league at 25.5 per game.
So far this season, the 76ers have been one of the top defensive teams in the league, allowing just 111.6 points per game, which is 8th in the NBA. They have been especially good at defending the three-point line, allowing opponents to shoot just 33.5% from beyond the arc, which is 2nd in the league.
Over their last five games, Philadelphia’s defense has been even better, holding opponents to just 119 points per game. During that stretch, they have been excellent at defending the three-point line, allowing just 31.3% shooting from deep.
Throughout the season, opponents have scored less than their season average in 63.2% of games against the 76ers. However, they have struggled to keep opponents off the free-throw line, ranking 26th in the league in free throws made allowed per game.
Injury Report
For this NBA schedule, here is the NBA Injury Report for both teams:
- Aaron Gordon – Heel – Questionable
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope – Back – Questionable
- Nikola Jokic – Left Hip – Questionable
- Jamal Murray – Leg – Questionable
- Vlatko Cancar – Knee – Out
- Michael Porter Jr. – Knee – Questionable
- Julian Strawther – Knee – Out
- Robert Covington – Illness – Questionable
- Mo Bamba – Right Knee – Questionable
- De’Anthony Melton – Back – Out
- Jaden Springer – Ankle – Questionable
- Kenneth Lofton Jr. – Shoulder – Questionable
Denver Nuggets vs Philadelphia 76ers Head-to-Head
Over their previous five games against the 76ers, the Nuggets have put together a record of 3-2. When looking at the last three head-to-head matchups between the Nuggets and 76ers, only 1 point per game has separated the teams, with the 76ers going 2-1 vs. the spread. Going back to the last five head-to-head games between the 76ers and Nuggets, the over/under record in these games is 1-3-1 with a combined average of 217 points per contest.
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