Expert prediction
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Denver Nuggets Preview, Odds, Prediction (Jan 21)
- Nikola Velickovic
- Jan 21, 2025 at 4:25 AM EST
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- 76ers vs. Nuggets game will again fail to see Joel Embiid in Colorado.
- Nikola Jokic is the frontrunner to win the NBA MVP award once again.
- The 76ers lost the last six games.
Once again, Joel Embiid ducked playing Nikola Jokic in Denver. This is the crown example of why the Process didn’t deserve the NBA MVP honors two years ago. And not only to avoid playing against his direct rival but also due to his lack of discipline when it comes to monitoring his health.
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How to Watch
- When: Tuesday, January 21, 10 pm ET
- Where: Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado
- How to Watch: TNT/truTV/MAX
NBA Regular Season Odds
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers | +600 | +13.5 | 229.5 |
| Denver Nuggets | -1000 | -13.5 | 229.5 |
Game Preview
The fact that the Sixers have six losses in a row and an overall record of 15 wins and 26 defeats this year tells much about their form. Joel Embiid didn’t play throughout most of the season, and we believe that it’s time for the franchise from Philly to seriously think about his trade.
What’s very important for the 76ers in this case is that they went 0-8 against the spread in the recent eight matches. All those who bet on NBA should know this.
Reminder that Joel Embiid has refused to play in Denver for 1,897 days (5.2 Years)
— Nuggets World 🌎 (@NuggetsWorldd) January 17, 2025
Not surprisingly, he has been ruled out of 76ers @ Nuggets on Tuesday pic.twitter.com/S2jKPjjxaH
On the other side are the Denver Nuggets. They reached the No.4 seed in the West and are 7-3 over the recent 10 matches. As time goes by, the 2023 NBA champions are improving their form.
Denver Nuggets are 6-1 straight up in the last seven games. They are also 6-1 against the spread during this stretch. So overall, the Nuggets are accelerating and getting ready for the final part of the campaign.
76ers vs. Nuggets Head to Head
This is the first meeting of the season between these teams.
76ers vs. Nuggets Prediction
Nuggets will win this one. The spread is 13.5 points, and we believe that the team from Colorado will cover this margin.
- Free NBA pick: Nuggets -13.5
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