Nuggets vs. Sixers Prediction and Odds (Can Denver Pull Off the Upset?)

The top two MVP candidates in the NBA face off in Philadelphia on Monday night, as Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets take on Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. 

The Sixers needed overtime to come up with a two-point win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday, and there’s a chance they rest James Harden or Joel Embiid in this game. 

Denver comes off back-to-back losses, but has still has gone 7-3 over their last 10 games. 

Here are the odds for Monday’s showdown via WynnBET: 

Nuggets vs. Sixers Odds, Spread and Total 

Spread:

• Nuggets +2.5 (-110)
• Sixers -2.5 (-110)

Moneyline:

• Nuggets: +125
• Sixers: -150

Total:

• 219.5 (Over -110/Under -110)

Nuggets vs. Sixers Prediction and Pick

Philadelphia is just 3-4 against the spread in back-to-backs this season, and the Sixers haven’t looked particularly good in their last two games, getting blown out by the Brooklyn Nets before yesterday’s close win. 

Denver may be sputtering as of late, but the Nuggets are still playing the No. 7 defensive rating and No. 11 offensive rating in the NBA over their last 10 games. 

The Nuggets are also 11-9 against the spread as road underdogs this season, and I think there is value on them with the possibility of Embiid or Harden sitting after an overtime game. 

I’m going to back Denver to pull off the upset, as Jokic may be able to leapfrog Embiid in the MVP conversation with a dominant performance in their head-to-head matchup. 

Pick: Nuggets Moneyline (+125)

Find Peter Dewey’s full betting record in the NBA this season here.