76ers vs. Nuggets Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on January 01th, 2025

Arena and City where 76ers vs. Nuggets will be playing

January 01th, 2025 is the date when the 76ers and the Nuggets clash in a thrilling NBA game in Philadelphia, PA at Wells Fargo Center. Maximize your chances of winning by checking out our picks and predictions.

Introduction to the 76ers vs. Nuggets betting tip and prediction

On January 01th, 2025, at 18:30, the Eastern Conference will face off against the Western Conference in this NBA clash. The 76ers enters as 9 point underdogs in the contest. In the previous game between these two teams, the 76ers were -8 point favorites and won the game against Nuggets, 111-105. The over/under for the upcoming game is 233 points. In the previous meeting, the over/under was 212 points, and the over was victorious.

The 2024-2025 basketball season emphasizes the crucial role of the 3-point shot in the game. Let's explore how different teams are performing from long distance. The 76ers are currently making 34.6% of their 3-pointers, demonstrating their accuracy in long-range shooting. On the other hand, the Nuggets are converting 38% of their shots from beyond the 3-point line, underscoring their proficiency in this aspect. The 76ers are attempting 42% of their shots from behind the arc, while the Nuggets are opting for 34% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

Philadelphia 76ers

How are the 76ers playing this season?

The 76ers comes into this game with a 19-27 record, and they are currently 11th in the Eastern Conference standings. The 76ers are 4-6 in their last 10 games.

Did the 76ers win their most recent game?

Yes, 76ers defeated the Kings, 117-104. Paul Reed scored 30 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the 76ers

The leading scorer for the 76ers this season is Tyrese Maxey, who is averaging 27.1 points per game. Maxey also is the team leader in minutes played per game with 37.86. In the last game, he scored 48 points in DraftKings and 46.8 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the 76ers

Coming into the January 01th, 2025 contest, Joel Embiid leads the 76ers with 7.9 rebounds per game Tyrese Maxey has a team-high 6 assists per game. He scored 48 DraftKings points and 46.8 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the 76ers is Tyrese Maxey (1.9 steals per game). He has 48 DraftKings fantasy points and 46.8 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, Joel Embiid is leading the way for the 76ers with 1 blocks per game

76ers Team Analysis

The 76ers' point differential this season is -3.5 points per game, which ranks 23rd in the NBA. They are averaging 108.5 points per game while allowing 112 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the 76ers are making 12.6 shots per game, which ranks 20th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the 76ers are making 18.3 per game, which ranks 4th in the NBA.

Projected 76ers Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Nuggets, the 76ers' starting lineup consisted of Joel Embiid, Nicolas Batum, Tobias Harris, Kelly Oubre Jr. and Tyrese Maxey.

Denver Nuggets

How are the Nuggets playing this season?

The Nuggets head this game with a 28-19 record, and they are currently 4th in the Western Conference standings. The Nuggets are 6-4 in their last 10 games.

Did the Nuggets win their most recent game?

No, Nuggets came up short against the Knicks, 122-112. Nikola Jokic scored 26 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Nuggets

The leading scorer for the Nuggets this season is Nikola Jokic, who is averaging 29.7 points per game. Nikola Jokic also leads the team in minutes played per game with 36.34. In the last game, scored 40 DraftKings fantasy points and 40.2 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Nuggets

Nikola Jokic is leading the way with 12.9 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 40 points in DraftKings and 40.2 in FanDuel. Nikola Jokic is dishing out a team-high 10.1 assists per game. He has 40 DraftKings fantasy points and 40.2 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Nuggets' leader is Nikola Jokic with 1.8 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 40 DraftKings fantasy points and 40.2 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Nuggets is Peyton Watson, who is sending back 1.3 shots per game. He scored 4.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 4.2 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Nuggets Team Analysis

The Nuggets' point differential this season is 4 points per game, which ranks 7th in the NBA. They are averaging 120.4 points per game while allowing 116.4 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Nuggets are making 11.8 shots per game, which ranks 27th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Nuggets are making 18.3 per game, which ranks 3rd in the NBA.

Projected Nuggets' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the 76ers, the Nuggets' starting five were Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, Michael Porter Jr., Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Jamal Murray. For the upcoming matchup, Nuggets has the following injuries: Vlatko Cancar is out (knee), DaRon Holmes II is out (achilles), and Spencer Jones is out (groin).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the 76ers coming into this game as 9 point underdogs the suggestion is to bet at the Nuggets.

Money Line betting suggestion

76ers are a 9 money line underdog for the game against the Nuggets, and the suggestion is to pick the Nuggets.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the 76ers and Nuggets is 233 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the 76ers and Nuggets have combined for just 8 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.