The Philadelphia 76ers travel to the Ball Arena to do battle with the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night. Here’s a Nuggets vs. 76ers prediction. This article will include a Nuggets vs. 76ers pick.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers are starting to turn things around, as they’ve won three of their last four games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after sneaking past the Trail Blazers in a 109-103 win on Sunday. Quentin Grimes led the team with 31 points on 11 of 22 shooting, Justin Edwards added 21 points on nine of 14 shooting, and VJ Edgecombe chipped in with 18 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks. As a team, the 76ers shot 45 percent from the field and seven of 25 from the 3-point line as they got off to a solid start and kept pace with the Trail Blazers in a tightly contested first half, before they went on a pivotal 11-2 run in the third quarter to start to pull ahead.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets haven’t been at their best, as they’ve dropped five of their last nine games overall and they will be hoping for a better outcome after falling just short to the Lakers in a 127-125 overtime road defeat on Saturday. Aaron Gordon led the team in scoring with 27 points on nine of 16 shooting, Nikola Jokic racked up a triple-double of 24 points with 16 rebounds and 14 assists, Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 20 points off the bench, and Cameron Johnson chipped in with 18 points. As a team, the Nuggets shot 46 percent from the field and 19 of 49 from the 3-point line as they battled the Lakers in a close contest that looked headed for a second overtime period before the Lakers’ Luka Doncic drained the stepback jump shot to snatch the game away at the end of overtime.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Nuggets have won each of their last eight night games at Ball Arena following a road loss.
- The 76ers have lost eight of their last nine games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in each of their last six games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five road games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The 76ers have won each of their last three games as underdogs when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Nuggets have lost five of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in each of their last six games at Ball Arena when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four home games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the 76ers’ last 10 road games against Northwest Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Nuggets’ last five home games against the 76ers following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Denver Nuggets Player Facts
- Nikola Jokic ranks 1st amongst qualified players for assists per game (10.5) this season.
- Jamal Murray is one of only five players in the league to have recorded 30+ points and 10+ assists in consecutive games this season.
Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts
- Adem Bona ranks 5th amongst qualified players for blocks per 36 minutes (2.5) this season.
- VJ Edgecombe is one of only 13 players in the league to have recorded 4+ steals in consecutive games this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for points per game this season (120.7).
- The Nuggets rank 30th in the league for steals per game this season (7.0).
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for Q3 points per game this season (26.1).
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (30.9%).
Nuggets vs 76ers Prediction
The 76ers have ruled out Joel Embiid, Kelly Oubre Jr., Tyrese Maxey and Jabari Walker again, while the Nuggets have ruled out Peyton Watson. These teams have already met once this season, with the Nuggets winning by 125-124 back on Jan 5. The 76ers have been able to go on a nice string of wins despite missing more than half of their starting lineup, but I think that run stops against this Nuggets squad, who reeled off two solid wins before suffering a heartbreaking loss in their last outing. The Nuggets should be able to secure the win at home with ease, but this line just seems a bit too hefty for a Nuggets squad still playing below their best.