Denver Nuggets vs Philadelphia 76ers 1/28/2023 Best Picks, Tips and Previews
The Denver Nuggets will visit the 76ers at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA on Saturday evening. The Nuggets lead the Western Conference pack with a 34-15 win/loss tally and rank second in the league in offensive efficiency. Denver holds a 2.5-game lead over Memphis for the top spot in the West. Denver managed to shoot just 39 percent from the field during a 107-99 road loss against Milwaukee, Wednesday.
Aaron Gordon led five Denver players in double figures with 26 points on 10-for-24 shooting and pulled down 14 boards. Bones Hyland scored 15 points in 25 minutes off the bench for the Nuggets, who fell to 12-11 on the road this season. The Nuggets are averaging 116.5 points on 50.7 percent shooting and allowing 112.4 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Center Nikola Jokic is averaging 25.1 points and 11 rebounds while PG Jamal Murray is averaging 19.1 points and 4.1 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.9 rebounds per game.
- Denver is 6-13-1 ATS in their last 20 matches with the 76ers.
- The Denver Nuggets are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games against Philadelphia.
- The total remained UNDER in 5 of Denver’s last 7 games on the road.
Denver Nuggets vs Philadelphia 76ers 1/28/2023 Best Picks, Tips and Previews
At “ The Quaker City “, The Philadelphia 76ers are sizzling on a six-game winning run and trail Eastern Conference-leading Boston by 2.5 games. Philadelphia outscored Brooklyn by ten points during the second quarter and held on down the stretch for a 137-133 home victory, Wednesday. The team connected on 18-for-38 from long distance and shot 51 percent overall. The 76ers are second at 31-16 in the Eastern Conference.
SG Tyrese Maxey tallied a team-high of 27 points (8-14 FG) and five dimes in 30 minutes off the Philadelphia bench. All-Star Center Joel Embiid contributed 26 points (13-13 FT) and ten rebounds for the 76ers. PG James Harden added 23 points and seven assists to seal the deal over the Nets. The 76ers are shooting 38.2 percent from beyond the arc and 83 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.6 rebounds per game.
- The total stayed UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 7 contests with the Nuggets.
- The total hung OVER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games at home.
- The 76ers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games with an opponent in the Western Conference.
Denver Nuggets vs Philadelphia 76ers. The NBA Pick for this contest is the Philadelphia 76ers. Denver PG Jamal Murray (hip) is not sure to suit up for this game and C Nikola Jokic (hamstring) is considered probable. These two teams rank in the bottom third of the league in tempo, so the under is worth a look. The stronger play is on the healthier 76ers to cover at home. Prediction: Philadelphia 76ers win 119-110.
NBA Starting Time: 3:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA
Date: Saturday, January 28, 2022
TV: ABC
NBA Odds: Philadelphia 76ers -4.5
NBA Totals: 237.5
