The Denver Nuggets will take on the Philadelphia 76ers at the Xfinity Mobile Arena. The game is set for Monday, January 5, 2026, at 8:30 PM. Fans can catch the action on Pea channel.
Denver has a 23-12 record and is currently ranked fourth in the Western Conference. They recently lost to the Brooklyn Nets, 127-115. Philadelphia holds a 19-14 record and is fifth in the Eastern Conference. They won against the New York Knicks, 130-119, in their last game.
Denver Nuggets Team Preview
The Denver Nuggets have been scoring well this season. They lead the league in points per game with 124.3. They also rank first in field goal and three-point percentages, shooting 50.8% and 40.0%, respectively.
Jamal Murray has been a strong performer for the Nuggets. He scored 27 points with 16 assists in their recent game against the Brooklyn Nets. Nikola Jokić, who averages 29.6 points per game, is currently out due to a knee injury, which is a significant loss for the team.
The Nuggets have had mixed results in recent games. They lost to the Cavaliers and Nets but managed a win against the Raptors. Defense remains an area to watch, as they allow 118.1 points per game, which ranks 21st in the league.
Philadelphia 76ers Team Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers are coming into this game with a strong winning streak. They won their last three games, scoring over 120 points in each. Tyrese Maxey is leading the charge, averaging 31.1 points per game this season.
Joel Embiid is likely to play, despite dealing with ankle and knee issues. He is averaging 22.8 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford are out with injuries, affecting the team’s depth.
The 76ers rank 16th in points per game, scoring 117.0 on average. Their field goal percentage is low at 45.2, but they make up for it with free throws. Defensively, they allow 116.1 points per game, ranking them 15th in the league.
Betting Prediction
The Denver Nuggets lead the league in scoring with 124.3 points per game. They also rank first in field goal and three-point percentage. This makes them a strong offensive team.
However, the Nuggets allow 118.1 points per game, which ranks them 21st. The Philadelphia 76ers allow 116.1 points per game, which is better. The combined offensive and defensive performances suggest a high-scoring game.
Both teams rank high in free throw shooting. The Nuggets and 76ers rank in the top 10 for free throws made per game. This could contribute to a higher score overall.
- Pick: Over 229.5
