Denver Nuggets vs. Philadelphia 76ers Pick – Jan 31, 2025

The Denver Nuggets (28-19) meet up with the Philadelphia 76ers (19-27) for the second time this season on Friday, January 31 at 7:30 PM ET at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. For this NBA betting opportunity, the Nuggets are favored with a point spread at -8.5 (-115at Mybookie).

Denver Nuggets Betting Preview

The Nuggets have lost their last three games, which have all been on the road. Their most recent defeat was at the hands of the New York Knicks in a 122-112 battle.

Denver had a respectable performance, but their defense allowed too many points once again. Nikola Jokic had a somewhat quiet game, with 17 points, six rebounds, and six assists. Jamal Murray Led with 33 points.

You could argue that the Nuggets should have won this game, as they were relatively close in shooting percentages from the field, from deep, and were much stronger from the foul line. However, they turned the ball over 14 times and gave up 23 points as a result. They only forced six turnovers on the Knicks and made just three points off of it.

The Nuggets rank third in the league for getting 120.4 points per game. Their defense has given up 116.4 points per battle, ranking 24th. This margin is only going to continue working if their offense stays strong.

Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview

The Sixers have won their last four games, with the last three holding opponents to 104 points or less. They recently beat the Sacramento Kings in a 117-104 showdown.

The Kings had a good opportunity to get back into this game, but they put up just 17 points while the Sixers took control in the fourth quarter. Tyrese Maxey took another big step in moving his offense for this team, with 30 points and eight assists.

A look at the stat sheet and you could see how close this game was despite the margin being in double digits. The Sixers just happened to make more shots down the stretch when it mattered and they were able to win as a result.

The Sixers are putting together 108.5 points per game and rank 25th. Their defense allows 112.0 points per game and ranks 12th. This spread shows a slightly negative correlation, which does not reflect a good chance at success.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie showcases the best Denver Nuggets vs. Philadelphia 76ers betting odds, which reveal the Nuggets as 8.5-point favorites. Current market analysis reveals the Nuggets have a 65.2 percent likelihood of winning.

Despite the Nuggets on a losing skid, this battle is where they will recover. The last time they met, the Nuggets won with ease and the Sixers are still injury plagued.

Final Pick: Denver Nuggets -8.5 (-115)