Philadelphia 76ers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
| Game Time | 10:00 pm EST |
| Philadelphia 76ers Line | +10.5 |
| Denver Nuggets Line | -10.5 |
| Total | 229.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Philadelphia 76ers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
Below is a detailed analysis for Philadelphia 76ers vs Denver Nuggets game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
Two teams on completely opposite trajectories face off in this matchup, when the red-hot Denver Nuggets, are hosting the struggling Philadelphia 76ers. The Nuggets are coming off back-to-back road wins and have lost only once in their last seven games. On the other hand, the Sixers are on a free fall lately with Joel Embiid once again injured, and have lost six consecutive games, while playing their third straight game on the road.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
Denver Nuggets Injury Report: Daron Holmes and Vlatko Cancar are out
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report: Andre Drummond, Joel Embiid, Kyle Lowry, Cody Martin, KJ Martin, Jared McCain are out.
Denver Nuggets Form and Trends
The Nuggets have a 26-16 record this season and are sitting on the 4th place of the West. Denver is 21-20-1 against the spread and 25-16-1 in over/under, while having a 12-8 home record. Denver is 6-1 in their last 7 games, and 9-3 against the spread in their last 12. Over is 3-0 in their last 3 home games.
Denver is coming off a 113-100 road victory against the Orlando Magic. Nikola Jokic leads Denver in scoring with an average of 30.1 points, in rebounding with 13.2 and in assists made with 9.9. Jamal Murray adds 20.1 points, 3.9 rebounds and 6 assists.
Philadelphia 76ers Form and Trends
The Sixers have a 15-26 record this season and are sitting on the 11th place of the East. Philly is 14-27 against the spread and 22-18-1 in over/under, while having a 9-13 road record. The Sixers are coming off six consecutive losses, and are 0-8 against the spread in their last 8 games. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 games.
Philly is coming off a 109-123 road defeat by the Milwaukee Bucks. Tyrese Maxey leads the Sixers in scoring with 26.4 points, adding 3.5 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game. Joel Embiid adds 24.4 points and 7.9 rebounds, but he is once again out with an injury.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Nuggets are averaging 120.1 points per game, which is the third-best in the NBA. Denver shoots with 50.1% from the field, which is the best in the NBA, and with 38.3% from beyond the arc, which is the 4th-best in the league. Defensively, they are allowing 115.5 points per game, which ranks 23rd in the NBA.
Offensively, the Sixers are scoring 107.5 points per game, which is 27th in the NBA. Philly shoot with 44.9% from the field (23rd), and with 34.1% from beyond the arc (26th). Defensively, they allow 111.6 points per game, which ranks 11th in the NBA.
The Nuggets are 4-1 in their last 5 home meetings against the Sixers, but the Sixers are 3-1 against the spread in their last 4 meetings against the Nuggets. Under is 5-0 in their last 5 meetings in Denver.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
In this Philadelphia 76ers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction, the Nuggets are coming as -10.5 home favorites. The Nuggets are rightfully favored, as they have been the better team throughout the season, and are in a superior form lately. Denver is looking unstoppable and this Philadelphia team without Joel Embiid will not be able to keep this one close. The Sixers have lost their last two road games by 14 and 13 points, and I expect another double-digit loss tonight in Denver. Take the Denver Nuggets and lay the points at home.
Nick’s Free Pick: Denver Nuggets -10.5
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