Philadelphia 76ers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction and Betting Tips | Jan. 21, 2025

One of the five games scheduled for Tuesday is the Philadelphia 76ers vs Denver Nuggets showdown at Ball Arena. It's the first matchup of the season between the two teams, but fans won't be able to witness the battle between Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid.

Embiid is still nursing a foot injury and won't be available to face "The Joker." Contrary to popular belief, Embiid has a winning record of 6-2 against Jokic. However, they have only faced each other three times since 2019, while two teams have split the season series in the past three years.

The Sixers are at the final destination of a three-game road trip and are looking to end it on a winning note. The Nuggets, on the other hand, are starting a short two-game homestand.

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Philadelphia 76ers vs Denver Nuggets Game Details and Odds

The 76ers-Nuggets game is scheduled to take place at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado at 10:00 p.m. EST. It will be the second nationally televised game of the day available on TNT and TruTV.

Fans can also watch it via live stream on NBA League Pass, FuboTV and Max, which are paid subscriptions.

Moneyline: 76ers (+587) vs. Nuggets (-874)

Spread: 76ers +13.5 (-110) vs. Nuggets -13.5 (-110)

Total (O/U): 76ers o229.5 (-108) vs. Nuggets u229.5 (-110)

Note: The odds could change before tip-off.

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Philadelphia 76ers vs Denver Nuggets Betting Tips

Team Records and Trends

• The Denver Nuggets have won six out of the last 10 games against the Philadelphia 76ers.
• The Nuggets are 20-10 this season when they are listed as the favored to win.
• The Sixers have a 3-20 record if they are the underdogs heading into the game.
• Denver is 6-1 against the spread in their last seven games.
• Philly is 0-8 against the spread in their past eight contests.
• The total has gone OVER six times in the Nuggets' last eight games at Ball Arena.
• The total has gone UNDER twice in the Sixers' past six contests.

Player Props

• Tyrese Maxey has an over/under of 29.5 points via Caesars. Bet on Maxey to go OVER (-113) since he'll be the number one option with Joel Embiid out and Paul George questionable.
• Kelly Oubre Jr. is favored to go OVER (-125) 15.5 points via Caesars. Expect Oubre to hit the mark if George gets downgraded to out.
• Nikola Jokic has an over/under of 26.5 points via Caesars. Bet on Jokic to go UNDER (-129) because the Sixers have no healthy big man. It'll be an easy night for "The Joker."
• Jamal Murray is favored to go UNDER (-121) 19.5 points via Caesars. Expect Murray to go OVER (-113) against the Sixers.

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Philadelphia 76ers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction

The Denver Nuggets are the overwhelming favorites to beat the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. The Sixers have no veteran big man available to take on Nikola Jokic, who will likely dominate the paint against someone like Adem Bona.

Tyrese Maxey gives the Sixers a sliver of hope, but that's all they can do with the way their season is going. The prediction is an easy win for the Nuggets, covering the -13.5 spread and the total going OVER 229.5 points.