The Denver Nuggets (28-19) and the Philadelphia 76ers (19-27) match up in a cross-conference battle on Friday. The Nuggets head into this game on a slump, dropping three straight games, and on Jan. 29, the New York Knicks beat Denver 122-112. It’s the opposite story for Philadelphia, as the Sixers have won four consecutive matchups. The 76ers defeated the Sacramento Kings 117-104 on Wednesday. Paul George (finger), Joel Embiid (knee) and Andre Drummond (toe) are among the players out for Philadelphia, while Denver has no notable injuries.
Tipoff from Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia is at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Nuggets have won two straight versus Philly, including a 144-109 thrashing on Jan. 21. Denver is a 9.5-point favorite in the latest Nuggets vs. 76ers odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 233.5. Denver is at -408 on the money line (risk $408 to win $100), while Philly is at +318 (risk $100 to win $318). Before locking in any 76ers vs. Nuggets picks, make sure to check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in betting profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past six-plus seasons. The model enters Week 15 of the 2024-25 NBA season on a sizzling 140-100 roll on all top-rated NBA picks dating back to last season, returning well over $3,000. Anyone following at sportsbooks and on betting apps could have seen huge returns.
Now, the model has simulated Nuggets vs. 76ers 10,000 times and just revealed its coveted NBA picks and betting predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several NBA odds and NBA betting lines for Sixers vs. Nuggets:
- Nuggets vs. 76ers spread: Nuggets -9.5
- Nuggets vs. 76ers over/under: 233.5 points
- Nuggets vs. 76ers money line: Denver -408, Philadelphia +318
- DEN: The Nuggets are 23-23-1 against the spread this season
- PHI: The 76rers are 17-27-2 against the spread this season
- Nuggets vs. 76ers picks: See picks at SportsLine
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Why the Nuggets can cover
Center Nikola Jokic ranks third in the league in points (29.7) and rebounds (12.9) while being second in assists (10.1). He’s also 13th in field-goal percentage (56.7%). He’s recorded 21 triple-doubles this season. On Monday versus the Bulls, Jokic had 33 points, 12 rebounds and 14 assists.
Guard Jamal Murray is another ball handler and shot-creator for the Nuggets. He averages 20.1 points, four rebounds and six assists per game. The Kentucky product has finished with 25-plus points and five-plus assists in two of the last three games. In Wednesday’s loss to the Knicks, Murray had 33 points, five rebounds and six assists. See which team to back at SportsLine.
Why the 76ers can cover
Guard Tyrese Maxey continues to carry the scoring load with several teammates injured. The 24-year-old ranks sixth in the NBA in points (27.1) with 3.5 rebounds and six assists per game. He’s tallied 30-plus points in three straight games. In Tuesday’s win over the Lakers, Maxey had 43 points, two steals and made four 3-pointers.
Guard Eric Gordon has taken advantage of getting more playing time. He’s finished with 10-plus points and at least three made 3-pointers in four straight games. In his last outing, Gordon had 14 points, two assists, and went 3-of-4 from downtown. In January, he averages 9.7 points and shoots 50% from downtown. See which team to back at SportsLine.
How to make Nuggets vs. 76ers picks
SportsLine’s model has simulated Nuggets vs. Sixers and is leaning Under the total, projecting 227 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations. You can head to SportsLine to see the model’s NBA picks.
So who wins Sixers vs. Nuggets on Friday, and which side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Nuggets vs. 76ers spread to back, all from the model that has returned well over $10,000 on top-rated NBA picks, and find out.
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