Denver Nuggets at Philadelphia 76ers odds, picks and predictions

Seth Orlemann

Staff Writer

The Denver Nuggets (28-13) visit the Philadelphia 76ers (25-13) on Tuesday night. Tip from Wells Fargo Center is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Nuggets vs. 76ers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; teams split 2 games last season, each winning on the road

The Nuggets have won back-to-back games after beating the Indiana Pacers 117-109 on Sunday, but failed to cover as 10.5-point road favorites. F Michael Porter Jr., C Nikola Jokic, and G Jamal Murray each scored 25 points while Jokic was 1 assist shy of a triple-double with 12 rebounds and 9 assists. F Aaron Gordon had a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds. Denver shot 64.8% from the field in the win.

Philadelphia has won back-to-back games after beating the Houston Rockets 124-115 as an 8-point home favorite. C Joel Embiid led all scorers with 41 points on 12-of-21 shooting while also grabbing 10 rebounds. G Tyrese Maxey added 27 points hitting 6 of 10 from 3 as Philadelphia shot 48.2% from the field.

Nuggets at 76ers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:44 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Nuggets +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | 76ers -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets +4.5 (-110) | 76ers -4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Nuggets at 76ers key injuries

Nuggets

G Kentavius Caldwell-Pope (back) questionable
F Vlatko Cancar (knee) out
F Aaron Gordon (heel) questionable
C Nikola Jokic (hip) questionable
G Jamal Murray (leg) questionable
F Michael Porter Jr. (knee) questionable
G Julian Strawther (knee) out

76ers

Not yet submitted

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Nuggets at 76ers picks and predictions

Prediction

76ers 119, Nuggets 113

Moneyline

PASS.

At -175 there is no profit to be made on the Sixers, who are 14-6 at home, to win.

Against the spread

LEAN 76ERS -4.5 (-110).

The Sixers are 24-13 ATS while the Nuggets are 18-23 ATS this season. Denver is dealing with an array of injuries while Philadelphia has been playing well with Embiid back on the court. They have covered in their past 2 home games while Denver has failed to cover in their past 3 road games.

Over/Under

BET OVER 227.5 (-105).

The Nuggets hold a 21-15-1 Over record this season and have hit the Over in 4 of their last 6 games. They have scored at least 111 points in each of their last 7 games while Philadelphia has scored at least 109 in 5 of their last 6. Expect a quick pace between 2 top teams on Tuesday night.

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