Philadelphia 76ers vs Denver Nuggets 3/27/2023 Odds, Analysis and Previews
The Philadelphia 76ers will take to the road on Monday with the goal of ending their two-game losing streak as they face off against the Denver Nuggets. Despite currently holding an impressive 49-25 record, which positions them in third place in the Eastern Conference and second place in the Atlantic division, the Sixers have stumbled in recent games, dropping three of their last four, including a disappointing 125-105 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Saturday.
Leading the charge for Philadelphia has been the unstoppable Joel Embiid, who has been averaging a remarkable 33.4 points and 10.2 rebounds per game. However, the team’s second-leading scorer and assists leader, James Harden, is listed as questionable for the game due to an Achilles issue. Despite this setback, the Sixers have still managed to average an impressive 115.4 points per game.
- Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games with a team in the Western Conference.
- The 76ers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Northwest Division.
- The total stayed UNDER in 10 of Philadelphia’s last 15 games played on a Monday.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Denver Nuggets 3/27/2023 Odds, Analysis and Previews
Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets are coming into the game on a high note, having won their last three games in a row. With a dominant 50-24 record, the Nuggets are currently leading the Northwest division by a comfortable 13-game margin over Minnesota, and are sitting atop the Western Conference standings with a 3 ½-game lead over Memphis. In their most recent game, the Nuggets put on an impressive performance, defeating the Bucks 129-106, thanks in large part to Nikola Jokic’s superb showing, as he scored 31 points and dished out 11 assists.
Jokic has been the driving force behind the Nuggets’ success this season, leading the team in scoring, rebounding, and assists with averages of 24.8 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 9.9 assists per game. Jamal Murray has also been an important contributor for Denver, averaging 20.1 points per game, while five other players are also averaging double figures in scoring. The Nuggets have been scoring an impressive 116.7 points per game while shooting 50.9% overall and 38.9% from beyond the arc, making them a formidable opponent for the struggling Sixers.
- The total stayed UNDER in 5 of Denver’s last 6 games with a team in the East Conference.
- The Nuggets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division.
- The total remained UNDER in 5 of Denver’s last 6 games played in March.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Denver Nuggets. The NBA pick for this game is the Denver Nuggets. When the Philadelphia 76ers visit the Denver Nuggets on Monday, the Nuggets will have the advantage of playing at home. With that in mind, the smart wager is to take the UNDER. This bet has paid off in four of the Sixers’ last six games, as well as in each of the Nuggets’ last five outings. Additionally, the UNDER has cashed in five of Denver’s last six games against opponents from the Eastern Conference. Philadelphia is one of the NBA’s top teams, allowing only 110.5 ppg, which places them third in the league. Denver is not far behind, as they allow an average of just 112.7 ppg, which ranks as the 11th-best in the NBA. Based on these defensive numbers, we predict that the Denver Nuggets will come out on top in this matchup. However, our top pick is for the game to finish with a final score of UNDER 109-102.
NBA Starting Time: 9:30 PM (EDT)
Location: Ball Arena in Denver, CO
Date: Monday, March 27, 2023
TV: NBAt
NBA Odds: Denver Nuggets -5.5
NBA Totals: 234.5
