Denver Nuggets vs Philadelphia 76ers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Nuggets vs 76ers prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Philadelphia.

  • The Nuggets visit Philadelphia with a record of 28-19.
  • Defensively, Denver are giving up 116.4 points per game.
  • The Nuggets are looking to bounce back from a loss to the 76ers.
  • The 76ers are set to host the Nuggets at 19-27.
  • Philadelphia has an effective field goal percentage of 52% (23rd).
  • The 76ers are coming off a 117-104 win vs. the Nuggets.

Nuggets vs 76ers Prediction

At 7:30 ET, the 76ers will host the Nuggets in a non-conference matchup. Philadelphia is currently on a four-game winning streak and is 11th in the Eastern Conference. Denver, on the other hand, has lost three straight and is 4th in the West.

ESPN will televise the game, and the Nuggets are favored by 9 points. The over/under line is set at 232.5.

Nuggets vs. 76ers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Denver Nuggets at Philadelphia 76ers
  • Where: Philadelphia at Wells Fargo Center
  • Date: Friday, January 31st
  • Betting Odds DEN -9, DEN -395 | PHI +308 O/U 232.5

Nuggets Preview: Can the Nuggets Grab a Win in Philadelphia?

The Nuggets fell to 28-19 on the season after a 122-112 road loss to the Knicks on Wednesday. Denver entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 234, falling short of the 241.5 O/U line.

New York’s 15-0 run early in the game put Denver in a tough spot, as they went from leading 6-5 to trailing 20-6. The Nuggets couldn’t close the gap, as the Knicks narrowly outscored them in each quarter, including a 29-26 edge in the 4th.

Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 33 points and 6 assists in their 122-112 loss to the Knicks, shooting 52% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 42.9%. Nikola Jokic added 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists, also connecting on 3 threes at 42.9%, while Aaron Gordon contributed 15 points, shooting 85.7% from the field.

Denver made 10 threes, shooting 35.7% from beyond the arc, and finished with an overall field goal percentage of 48.8%. Murray scored 12 points in the 3rd quarter, and 11 in the 1st, while Jokic added 8 points in the 4th.

Defensively, the Nuggets struggled, giving up 122 points to the Knicks while allowing them to shoot 51% from the field. Denver allowed 31 points in the 1st quarter and 33 in the 3rd, with the Knicks scoring 29 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters.

From beyond the arc, the Knicks hit 14 threes at a 41% clip. Denver sent New York to the line 18 times, where they converted 12 free throws. The Nuggets grabbed 36 defensive rebounds, giving up 6 offensive boards, and recorded 3 steals and 5 blocks.

76ers Preview: Will Philadelphia Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?

The Nuggets fell to 28-19 on the season after a 122-112 road loss to the Knicks on Wednesday. Denver entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 234, falling short of the 241.5 O/U line.

A 15-0 run by the Knicks early in the game put Denver in a hole, as they went from leading 6-5 to trailing 20-6. The Nuggets tried to battle back, but New York edged them out in each quarter, including a 29-26 advantage in the 4th.

Tyrese Maxey led the way with 30 points and 8 assists as the 76ers shot 52.4% from the field in their win over the Kings. Maxey also added 10 points in the 2nd quarter, while Kelly Oubre contributed 9 of his 15 points in the 4th.

Eric Gordon hit 3 threes at a 75% clip, finishing with 14 points, and the 76ers connected on 12 threes as a team, shooting 41.4% from beyond the arc. Kyle Lowry and Ricky Council each added 8 points in the final period, with Council finishing with 13 points overall.

Defensively, the 76ers came up big in the 4th quarter, holding the Kings to just 17 points to secure the win. Overall, they allowed 104 points, giving up 30 in the 1st and 31 in the 3rd, but they kept Sacramento in check with a 26-point 2nd quarter.

Philadelphia's defense was particularly effective against the three, as they limited the Kings to just 10 made threes on 24% shooting. They also sent Sacramento to the line 17 times, where they made 14 free throws. The 76ers finished with 8 steals and 1 block.

Nuggets vs 76ers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last ten games away from home, the Nuggets have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 6-4 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 116 points per game in these contests.
  • Through their last three home contests, the 76ers offense has averaged 109 points per game while allowing an average of 121. Philadelphia posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
  • Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the 76ers have gone 4-5-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 4-6.
  • Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Nuggets have a straight up record of 8-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 8-2.

Nuggets vs 76ers Prediction

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