One of the best games on the NBA schedule occurs with the Denver Nuggets game tonight. They host the Philadelphia 76ers, which is a big game for two reasons.
One is that the Nuggets (50-24) are ahead of the 76ers (49-25) by one game in the NBA standings, though both are in the top four for best record. That is important because 76ers center Joel Embiid and Nuggets center Nikola Jokic are the top two candidates for the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award. This head-to-head battle will certainly have an impact.
Here is a breakdown of the 76ers vs Nuggets betting odds, each team, and one of the best NBA matchups remaining.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Denver Nuggets Odds
The NBA odds today show the Nuggets are favored by five points and are -200 on the moneyline. The 76ers are +170 on the moneyline with an over/under of 230 points. Odds are at -110 on either side of the spread or point total.
Meanwhile, 76ers vs Nuggets betting implied totals carry -115 odds, with the 76ers at 112.5 and the Nuggets at 117.5.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Denver Nuggets Information
Philadelphia 76ers vs Denver Nuggets
Location of the Game: Ball Arena, Denver, CO.
Date and Time: Monday, March 27, 2023, 9:30 PM ET.
How to Watch: NBC Sports Philadelphia | NBA TV
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Denver Nuggets Analysis
Philadelphia 76ers Performance Recap and Analysis
The 76ers have struggled with losses in three of their last four games. They split with the Bulls before losing the next two of their four-game road trip, which concludes Monday.
Philadelphia is one of the more efficient teams, NBA team stats show. The 76ers are 14th in scoring 115.2 points per game but are eighth in field goal percentage (48.6%), second in 3-point percentage (38.8%), and first in free throw percentage (83.5%).
Defensively, they are third in allowing 110.5 points per game, 10th in holding teams to 47.0% on field goal attempts, and fourth in limiting opponents to 34.6% on 3-point shots.
Philadelphia 76ers Key Injuries
The Philadelphia 76ers injury report shows Embiid is questionable with a calf injury, star guard James Harden is questionable with an Achilles injury, and veteran forward Danuel House Jr. is questionable with a shoulder injury.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Trends to Know
The 76ers are 43-31 against the spread and 39-34-1 on over/under. They are considered a Finals contender due to their 23-14 straight-up road record.
Denver Nuggets Performance Recap and Analysis
Denver has won three straight though the only win against a playoff team was against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Nuggets are the most efficient offensive team, ranking No. 1 in field goal percentage (50.9%) and 3-point percentage (38.9%).
Much of that is because of the reigning two-time NBA MVP, Nikola Jokic. He is the frontrunner for a third straight with NBA player stats of 24.9 points, 11.8 rebounds, 9.9 assists, and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 63.3% and 39.0% on 3-pointers.
The Nuggets are seventh in scoring 116.8 points per game and 11th in allowing 112.7 per game. They are third at limiting opponents to 34.5% on 3-point shots.
Denver Nuggets Key Injuries
The Nuggets listed young point guard Collin Gillespie out with a leg injury.
Denver Nuggets Betting Trends to Know
The Nuggets are 41-33 against the spread and 35-38-1 on point totals. Remarkably, they are 31-6 straight up on the home court.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Denver Nuggets Betting Picks
NBA picks today show 72% of bets made publicly available pick the Nuggets to cover the spread, and another 56% are on the over.
Who plays for Philly will certainly play a part in 76ers vs Nuggets betting picks. We like 76ers +5 despite the high elevation to close the road trip.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Denver Nuggets Score Predictions
- NBA Pick: Nuggets 115, 76ers 111
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