Philadelphia 76ers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 16/01/2024, 07:30  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 16/01/2024 at 11:30 in NBA Prediction

The Denver Nuggets head to Wells Fargo Center to take on the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA on Tuesday night. The hosts are 25-13 and third in the Eastern Conference, while the visitors are 28-13 and third in the Western Conference. 

The Denver Nuggets bounced back from a loss to the Jazz by securing victories over the Pelicans and Pacers, notching five wins in their last seven games. In their recent triumph over the Pacers with a 117-109 score on Sunday, Jamal Murray led the charge with a team-high 25 points. Denver currently holds the NBA's 13th-ranked offense, scoring 116.2 points per game, while Philadelphia boasts the seventh-ranked defense, allowing 111.6 points. Significantly, Denver averages 120.6 points per game at home compared to 111.6 on the road. Despite their offensive prowess, the Nuggets have showcased a strong defensive performance this season, allowing an average of 111.0 points per contest, placing them fourth in the NBA rankings. As they approach their next game, Vlatko Cancar, Julian Strawther, and Peyton Watson are marked as doubtful for participation.

On the other hand, the Philadelphia 76ers bounced back from a recent defeat to the Hawks with victories over the Kings and Rockets. In their most recent game, Joel Embiid led the charge with a team-high 41 points, propelling the 76ers to a 124-115 win against the Rockets on Monday. The 76ers currently rank as the NBA's sixth-highest scoring team, averaging 119.8 points per game, while the Nuggets hold the fourth spot in points per game allowed, conceding 111 points. Notably, the 76ers exhibit a slight improvement in offensive performance at home, scoring an average of 120.2 points per game compared to 119.2 on the road. Defensively, their home games also demonstrate superiority, allowing 110 points per game, while on the road, opponents score an average of 113.6 per game. Robert Covington, Kenneth Lofton, Mohamed Bamba, De'Anthony Melton, and Jaden Springer are listed as questionable for the upcoming match.