Philadelphia 76ers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Jan 2025

Nuggets Look Far Too Strong

The Nuggets can enjoy a huge win and we’re heading to the spread. Back the big favorites off -13.5 to cover the line against the Sixers at -108.

Teams’ Previous H2H Saw 111-105 Nuggets Victory

Philadelphia 76ers have been defeated in their previous six games. On the road, they recently suffered a 123-109 loss against Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Tyrese Maxey scored 37 points, with Kelly Oubre Jr. getting 19 and Ricky Council 13.

Denver Nuggets made it back-to-back wins in their last game. It was a 113-100 road triumph at Kia Center when meeting Orlando Magic. Nikola Jokic produced a triple-double masterclass by recording 20 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw the Nuggets claim a 111-105 win over the Sixers at Ball Arena. It’s been six Nuggets wins in the past 10 games beween these teams.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

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The Sixers have 2 wins and 8 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 108.2 points, 37.6 rebounds, 22.6 assists, 8.3 steals and 3.8 blocks while shooting 45.2% from the field and 79.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 115.3 points and 44.3 rebounds per contest.

Tyrese Maxey is averaging 24.9 points, 6.2 assists and 2.8 (31.8%) 3-pointers made, while Kelly Oubre Jr. averages 5.4 rebounds.

The Nuggets have won 7 and lost 3 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 117.2 points, 47.7 rebounds, 28.2 assists, 7.3 steals and 5.6 blocks per game while shooting 49.7% from the field and 76.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 109.1 points and 42.1 rebounds.

Jamal Murray is averaging 20.7 points, with Michael Porter Jr. making 2.6 (40.6%) 3-pointers per contest. Nikola Jokic has an average of 9.7 rebounds and 7.3 assists.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Philadelphia 76ers lineup: Tyrese Maxey, Andre Drummond, Paul George, Kelly Oubre Jr., Eric Gordon.

Denver Nuggets lineup: Christian Braun, Michael Porter Jr., Russell Westbrook, Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction & Picks

Nuggets should enjoy a big win in this NBA contest and that’s why we’re taking the -13.5 about them on the spread. We expect the big favorites to cover the line at -108.

Our team of expert NBA handicappers monitor the current injuries. When integrated with the latest form, this helps us secure the value odds. Our data-led approach backed up by key stats always proves useful.

Key 76ers vs Nuggets stats:

• The -13.5 line has been covered by Nuggets in 5 of their last 10 games at home.

Nuggets -13.5 Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 51.8% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Best Bet

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jamal Murray Over 19.5 Points -109

Jamal Murray (Nuggets) has scored an average of 26.6 points in the past 5 games. We’ll use this stat and take odds of -109 that he is able to cover the line when it comes to wagering on Player Points.

Latest Jamal Murray Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 19.5

-115

Under 19.5

-112

Assists

Over 5.5

+104

Under 5.5

-135

Rebounds

Over 3.5

-115

Under 3.5

-112

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Paul George Over 4.5 Assists -122

Paul George (76ers) has racked up Over 4.5 assists in 5 straight games. We’re happy to take the -122 for this Player Assists prop bet as he is capable of a big performance against the Celtics.

Latest Paul George Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 20.5

-118

Under 20.5

-110

Assists

Over 4.5

-135

Under 4.5

+104

Rebounds

Over 5.5

-147

Under 5.5

+113

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Correct Score Prediction

76ers 102 - 120 Nuggets

There are lots of different betting angles including the chance to back the Nuggets on the correct score lines. For example, a 120-102 win in their favor is available at massive odds.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Denver Nuggets Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Running Scared of Nuggets Win

With an estimated 88% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -714 betting odds about Denver Nuggets triumphing in this NBA game. Philadelphia 76ers are the underdogs at +520 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is calculated to be 12.5, while total points comes in at 231.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you fancy Under 231.5, then the odds are -110.

If you think the Nuggets can reach 20 points first, then odds of -250 are available for the favorites to win. On the flip side, the Sixers are +200 to reach this total before their opponents.

There are hundreds of game lines and team props when it comes to wagering on this popular league and we recommend visiting the top betting sites to find the wager that matches your view on the contest.

Moneyline

76ers

+520

Nuggets

-714

Point Spread

76ers +12.5

-112

Nuggets -12.5

-108

Total Points

Under 231.5

-110

Over 231.5

-110

Tyrese Maxey Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

In terms of landing the most baskets, favorite Tyrese Maxey is available at -114 to rack up Over 28.5 points. If you want to go Under, then the same odds are available.

Tyrese Maxey (76ers)

Over 28.5

-114

Under 28.5

-114

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 27.5

-125

Under 27.5

-103

Paul George (76ers)

Over 20.5

-118

Under 20.5

-110

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 19.5

-115

Under 19.5

-112

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 15.5

-130

Under 15.5

-100

Kelly Oubre Jr (76ers)

Over 15.5

+106

Under 15.5

-137

Russell Westbrook (Nuggets)

Over 13.5

-106

Under 13.5

-122

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 11.5

-114

Under 11.5

-114

Guerschon Yabusele (76ers)

Over 10.5

-111

Under 10.5

-116

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 9.5

-128

Under 9.5

-101

Eric Gordon (76ers)

Over 9.5

-115

Under 9.5

-112

Julian Strawther (Nuggets)

Over 8.5

-116

Under 8.5

-111

Peyton Watson (Nuggets)

Over 7.5

-102

Under 7.5

-127

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 9.5

-116

Under 9.5

-111

Tyrese Maxey (76ers)

Over 6.5

+103

Under 6.5

-133

Russell Westbrook (Nuggets)

Over 6.5

+104

Under 6.5

-135

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 5.5

+104

Under 5.5

-135

Paul George (76ers)

Over 4.5

-135

Under 4.5

+104

Guerschon Yabusele (76ers)

Over 2.5

+117

Under 2.5

-152

Eric Gordon (76ers)

Over 2.5

+128

Under 2.5

-167

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+140

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 12.5

-118

Under 12.5

-110

Guerschon Yabusele (76ers)

Over 6.5

+107

Under 6.5

-139

Paul George (76ers)

Over 5.5

-147

Under 5.5

+113

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 5.5

-122

Under 5.5

-106

Kelly Oubre Jr (76ers)

Over 5.5

-123

Under 5.5

-105

Russell Westbrook (Nuggets)

Over 5.5

+128

Under 5.5

-167

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 4.5

+104

Under 4.5

-135

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-143

Tyrese Maxey (76ers)

Over 3.5

-115

Under 3.5

-112

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 3.5

-115

Under 3.5

-112

Peyton Watson (Nuggets)

Over 3.5

+132

Under 3.5

-172

Julian Strawther (Nuggets)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-149

Eric Gordon (76ers)

Over 1.5

-119

Under 1.5

-109

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Philadelphia 76ers Stats

Denver Nuggets Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +13.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +13.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -13.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -13.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 223.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 224.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 229.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 229.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 108.20 pts and allowed 115.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 110.10 pts and allowed 114.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 226.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 236.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 229.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 229.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 117.20 pts and allowed 109.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 121.90 pts and allowed 114.50 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 25.30 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.20 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.00 (78.95%)
• Rebounds: Total 37.6, Offensive 8.70, Defensive 28.90
• Assists: 22.60
• Blocks: 3.80
• Steals: 8.30
• Turnovers : 11.90
• Personal Fouls: 19.60

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 25.10 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.90 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 21.20 (82.17%)
• Rebounds: Total 36, Offensive 7.40, Defensive 28.60
• Assists: 21.90
• Blocks: 4.10
• Steals: 9.80
• Turnovers : 12.40
• Personal Fouls: 20.50

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 32.00 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.20 (39%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.60 (76.5%)
• Rebounds: Total 47.7, Offensive 11.10, Defensive 36.60
• Assists: 28.20
• Blocks: 5.60
• Steals: 7.30
• Turnovers : 13.00
• Personal Fouls: 17.00

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 32.10 (58%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.50 (42%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.20 (78.18%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.8, Offensive 8.70, Defensive 34.10
• Assists: 31.00
• Blocks: 4.80
• Steals: 8.20
• Turnovers : 13.90
• Personal Fouls: 17.30

Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Denver Nuggets Confirmed Lineup

0 Christian Braun

1 Michael Porter Jr.

4 Russell Westbrook

15 Nikola Jokic

27 Jamal Murray

Philadelphia 76ers Confirmed Lineup

0 Tyrese Maxey

5 Andre Drummond

8 Paul George

9 Kelly Oubre Jr.

23 Eric Gordon

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak