The Denver Nuggets (40-28) go on the road to play the Philadelphia 76ers (41-25) in a battle on Monday night. Denver is looking to get back on track as it has dropped two straight games, losing to the Toronto Raptors on Saturday. Philadelphia is 7-2 in its last nine games, including a win over the Orlando Magic in its last contest. Aaron Gordon (foot) and Zeke Nnaji (knee) are questionable for the Nuggets, while Danny Green (finger) is probable for Philadelphia.
Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m. ET from Wells Fargo Center. Philadelphia is favored by three points in the latest Nuggets vs. 76ers odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under is 224. Before making any 76ers vs. Nuggets picks, you need to check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's advanced computer simulation model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Sixers vs. Nuggets, and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Now, here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Nuggets vs. Sixers:
- Nuggets vs. 76ers spread: Philadelphia -3
- Nuggets vs. 76ers over-under: 224 points
- Nuggets vs. 76ers money line: Denver +130, Philadelphia -150
- DEN: Nuggets are 4-0 ATS in their last four games as underdogs
- PHI: 76ers are 5-1 ATS in their last six Monday games
Why the 76ers can cover
Guard James Harden is looking to build more chemistry with his teammates. Since arriving in Philadelphia, Harden is averaging 22.5 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 10.2 assists per game. The 10-time All-Star has scored at least 25 points in five of his last seven games and is one of the best offensive threats in the league. On Mar. 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Harden dropped 25 points, three rebounds, and 11 assists.
Guard Tyrese Maxey has taken a step in his second season and is averaging a career-high 17.2 points with 3.4 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game. The Kentucky product is a steady shooter on the perimeter, knocking down 41 percent of his 3-point attempts. Maxey scored more than 20 points in four of his last eight games. In the Mar. 2 win over the New York Knicks, he had 25 points, four rebounds, and shot 4-for-6 from downtown.
Why the Nuggets can cover
Center Nikola Jokic is an all-around weapon for Denver. He is currently ninth in points (26.1), second in rebounds (13.8) and seventh in assists (8.1). The 2021 MVP consistently impacts the game in many different ways for the Nuggets. He has great court vision and is arguably the best passing big man in the league. On Mar. 7 against the Golden State Warriors, Jokic logged a triple-double. He finished with 32 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists.
Forward Will Barton averages 14.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game. He is shooting 36 percent from downtown. Barton has scored at least 17 points in 23 games thus far. One of his best outings came on Feb. 24 against the Sacramento Kings. He had 31 points, five rebounds and went 3-for-6 from 3-point land.
How to make Nuggets vs. 76ers picks
SportsLine's model is leaning under on the total, projecting 223 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50 percent of simulations. You can only see the model's pick at SportsLine.
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