76ers vs Nuggets Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for March 27 (Jamal Murray Makes an Impact From Deep)

76ers vs Nuggets Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for March 27 (Jamal Murray Makes an Impact From Deep)

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76ers vs Nuggets Game Info

  • Date: Monday, March 27, 2023
  • Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
  • Venue: Ball Arena -- Denver, CO
  • Coverage: NBA TV, NBCSP and ALT

The 2022-23 NBA season continues on Monday with eight more games, including a battle between the Philadelphia 76ers and Denver Nuggets. The 76ers rank third in the Eastern Conference with a 49-25 record, while the Nuggets check in first in the Western Conference with a stellar 50-24 record.

Philadelphia enters as a victor in nine of its last 12 games, but fell short in a 125-105 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Saturday. Meanwhile, Denver has now won four of its last five games thanks to a 129-106 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday. Which title contender will win on Monday?

76ers vs Nuggets Odds & Spread

  • All NBA betting lines, odds and prop bets are from FanDuel Sportsbook.
  • Moneyline: PHI: (+184) | DEN: (-220)
  • Spread: PHI: +5.5 (-110) | DEN: -5.5 (-110)
  • Total: 228 -- Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)

The Nuggets enter this contest as moderate home favorites on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 9:30 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 228 points, which is below average compared to Monday's projected totals.

76ers vs Nuggets Betting Trends

  • Philadelphia is 7-2 straight up in its last nine away games.
  • The total has hit the under in four of Philadelphia's last six games.
  • Denver is 4-1 against the spread (ATS) in its last five games.
  • The total has hit the under in each of Denver's last five games.

76ers vs Nuggets Prediction & Pick

It's worth mentioning right off the bat that keeping an eye on injury updates will be crucial ahead of this matchup. Both Joel Embiid (calf soreness) and James Harden (Achilles) are listed as questionable to suit up for the 76ers. Their statuses will go a long way in whether this will be a close game or not.

Whether Philly's stars suit up or not, Denver has the inside track to winning this game. The Nuggets have posted an impressive 31-6 record inside Ball Arena as they are averaging 120.8 points per home game (No. 4 in NBA). They also own the seventh-best defensive efficiency mark at home.

Look for the Nuggets to exact revenge here after barely losing to the 76ers in Philly back in January.

Final Score Prediction: 76ers: 111 | Nuggets: 116

76ers vs Warriors Best Bet

Denver leads the NBA in three-point shooting percentage in home games this season (40.4%), which makes backing a Nuggets player to get hot from deep a safe bet tonight. Jamal Murray is an enticing option considering he has drained at least a trio of three-pointers in five of his last seven contests.

Keep in mind Philly is also playing its third road game in the last four days. Fatigue is going to play a role on the defensive side as players attempt to keep up with Murray's quickness along the perimeter. Overall, the 76ers are allowing a total of 13.0 made threes over their last three games (No. 17 in NBA).

Bet: Jamal Murray Over 2.5 Made Threes (-140)

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