The Denver Nuggets and Philadelphia 76ers meet Friday in NBA action at the Wells Fargo Center. Here’s a 76ers vs Nuggets Prediction. This article will include a 76ers vs Nuggets Pick.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets lost to the Knicks and Bulls, and they play the Hornets, Pelicans, and Magic next. The Denver Nuggets are averaging 120.4 points on 50.3 percent shooting and allowing 116.4 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 29.7 points and 12.9 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 20.1 points and 4 rebounds. Michael Porter Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Christian Braun is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 76.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.7 rebounds per game.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Kings and Lakers, and they play the Celtics, Mavericks, and Heat next. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 108.5 points on 45.2 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 48.6 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 27.1 points and 6 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 24.4 points and 7.9 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer and Kelly Oubre Jr. is grabbing 6.2 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39 rebounds per game.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The 76ers have won each of their last nine games against Northwest Division opponents following a win.
- The Nuggets have lost four of their last five night games at Wells Fargo Center.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the Nuggets’ last five games.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Nuggets have won each of their last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The 76ers have lost four of their last five home games following a home win.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games as home underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in six of their last seven games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (22.5).
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (39.0).
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for assists per game this season (30.9).
- The Nuggets rank 30th in the league for opponent assists per game this season (29.8).
76ers vs Nuggets Injury Report
The 76ers will be without Jared McCain, Joel Embiid, Paul George, Andre Drummond, Caleb Martin, and KJ Martin.
The Nuggets will be without DaRon Holmes II and Vlatko Cancar.
76ers vs Nuggets Prediction
On paper, this should be a Nuggets blowout, and we just saw the Nuggets smoked the 76ers 10 days ago, 144-109. A repeat wouldn’t be shocking given the 76ers injury situation. However, the Nuggets have lost three straight games, all on the road, and the defensive effort just hasn’t been there. The 76ers have quietly won four straight games, all as an underdog. Maxey and Oubre have put the 76ers on their back over the last week and have stopped the bleeding a bit. Will that translate to another win here? Probably not given we saw it a week ago. I still like the points with the 76ers at home, as Philly can hang around if it’s able to build on recent efforts.