The Denver Nuggets (34-15) battle the Philadelphia 76ers (31-16) Saturday. Tip from Wells Fargo Center is set for 3 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Nuggets vs. 76ers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
This will be 1 of 2 matchups between these teams this season with the other battle coming in Denver March 27.
Denver lost to the Bucks 107-99 Wednesday, covering as a 12.5-point road underdog. The Nuggets are just 2-3 against the spread (ATS) over their last 5 games yet are 26-23 ATS this season. Denver ranks No. 2 in the NBA in field goal percentage (50.7%) and No. 8 in points per game (116.5).
The 76ers, on the other hand, beat the Nets 137-133 Wednesday, failing to cover as a 7-point home favorite. Philadelphia is 3-1 ATS over its last 4 yet 5-5 ATS over its last 10. It is 27-20 ATS on the season. The 76ers’ strength is offensive efficiency, sitting 8th in the league in field goal percentage (48.2%).