76ers vs Nuggets Picks and Prediction – 1/22/2025

In the second game of a Tuesday night NBA on TNT doubleheader, the Philadelphia 76ers will travel to Ball Arena to take on the Denver Nuggets. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The 76ers (15-26) are looking to snap a six-game losing streak and trail Chicago by two games for tenth place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Sunday, Philadelphia never led during the second half of a 123-109 road loss against Milwaukee. 

All-Star G Tyrese Maxey poured in a game-high 37 points on 14-for-28 shooting to go along with seven assists and six rebounds. Kelly Oubre Jr. added 19 points and six rebounds for the 76ers, who connected on 16-for-45 from the three-point line. 

The Denver Nuggets have won seven of their previous ten games and trail Memphis by one game for third place in the Western Conference standings. The Nuggets (26-16) rank fourth in the league in offensive efficiency and are scoring 120.1 points per contest. On Sunday, Denver outscored Orlando by 14 points during the third quarter to pull away for a 113-100 road victory.

MVP Nikola Jokic led the way for Denver with 20 points, 14 rebounds, ten assists, and three blocks. Denver G Christian Braun matched a game-high with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Jamal Murray added 19 points and four assists for the Nuggets, who converted 26 of 31 free-throw attempts. 

Philadelphia C Joel Embiid has been sidelined since Christmas with a knee injury and will not play in this game. These two teams rank in the middle of the pack in defensive efficiency and the Nuggets are playing at the fifth fastest tempo. Take the over. Final Score Prediction, Denver Nuggets win 123-111.