Philadelphia 76ers vs Denver Nuggets Preview
At 7:30 ET, the Philadelphia 76ers (-179) will host the Denver Nuggets (+148) in a non-conference matchup. The 76ers (-4.5) are favored and have won two straight games, while the Nuggets have also won two straight and are 3rd in the Western Conference.
This game will be played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia and can be seen on TNT. The over/under line for this game is 227 points.
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Philadelphia 76ers vs Denver Nuggets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last ten head-to-head matchups between then Nuggets and 76ers have gone in favor of the Nuggets, putting together a record of 6-4. 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.
- Across their ten previous road games, Denver has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 7-3 while averaging 115 points per game.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Philadelphia has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 116 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Nuggets have gone 6-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 5-5.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the 76ers have a straight up record of 7-3 and an ATS mark of 7-3.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
Today, the Nuggets will look to extend their winning streak to three games as they face the 76ers. In their last game, Denver defeated the Pacers by a score of 117-109. The Nuggets were favored by 10.5 points in that game.
On the season, the Nuggets are 28-13, which is good for 3rd place in the Western Conference. In non-conference games, they are 11-3 compared to 17-10 against the West.
As the underdog, Denver has a record of 1-2 this season. They have gone 7-13 ATS on the road and are 11-9 straight up on the road. Their ATS losing streak on the road is at three games.
In their games this season, the Nuggets have an average scoring differential of +0.2 points per game on the road. Today’s O/U line of 227 is right in line with their season average of 227.1.
Against the spread, the Nuggets are 18-22 overall and 16-24-1 on the O/U. In their win over the Pacers, the teams combined for 226 points, which was well below the O/U line of 240.
When it comes to scoring, the Nuggets are 13th in the league at 116.2 points per game. However, they are 21st in scoring on the road at 111.6 points per game.
Denver’s offense is one of the best in the league when it comes to field goal percentage, as they are shooting 49% on the season (4th). In terms of three-point shooting, the Nuggets are 9th in the league at 37%.
So far this season, the Nuggets have outscored the NBA scoring average in 53.7% of their games. In terms of pace, Denver is 28th in the league at 96.8 possessions per game.
Denver’s defense has been playing well, ranking 4th in the NBA with 111.0 points allowed per game. Inside the arc, the Nuggets defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 52.6% and 36.1% from three-point territory.
The 76ers have won two straight games as the favorite and are favored by 4.5 points today. In their games as the favorite, they have an average scoring margin of +11.8 points per game.
Philadelphia has been favored in 29 of their 38 games this season, going 23-6 straight up and 22-7 against the spread. As the favorite, they have covered the spread in two straight games.
At home, the 76ers have an average scoring margin of +10.2 points per game. Their ATS record at home is 15-6, and they have won two straight games against the spread at home.
In their last game, the 76ers defeated the Rockets by a score of 124-115. The O/U line for that game was 228.5, and Philly covered the spread as 8-point favorites.
This season, the 76ers have an O/U record of 22-16, and their games have averaged 231.4 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 227 points.
Philadelphia is currently 3rd in the Eastern Conference with a record of 25-13. Against the West, they are 8-3 and 17-10 against the East. The 76ers have won two straight games.
At home, the 76ers are scoring 120.2 points per game, which is 10th in the NBA. Overall, they are 6th in the league at 119.8 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, Philadelphia is 13th at 47%. They are also one of the top teams in the league in free throw attempts, averaging 27.1 per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the 76ers are 14th in the NBA at 37%. They are 21st in three-point makes at 12 per game and 22nd in three-point attempts. In terms of pace, Philadelphia is 13th in the league.
Overall, the 76ers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 57.9% of their games this season. In terms of assists, they are 22nd in the NBA at 25.5 per game. Philadelphia is also 12th in offensive rebounds.
Currently, the 76ers’ defense holds the 8th rank in the NBA, allowing 111.6 points per game. In the terms of takeaways, 76ers are causing 11.8 turnovers per game, ranking 3rd in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 5th in rejections, averaging 6.2 blocked shots each game.
In spite of being 4.5 point underdogs, we anticipate the Nuggets winning this one 118-117.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Denver Nuggets Betting Tips
- We like the Nuggets on the moneyline (+148)
- The Nuggets are also our pick on the spread at +4.5
- Projecting a combined 235 points, we like the over
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
- 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 Injury Report
- 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
