76ers vs. Nuggets Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Jan. 5

The Philadelphia 76ers (19-14) will attempt to extend a three-game winning run when hosting the Denver Nuggets (23-12) on January 5, 2026 at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

The 76ers are currently sizable 11.5-point favorites over the Nuggets. The matchup has an over/under of 229.5.

76ers vs. Nuggets Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Monday, January 5, 2026
• Game time: 8:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Arena: Xfinity Mobile Arena
• Total: 229.5 points
• Spread: 76ers -11.5
• Moneyline: 76ers (-621), Nuggets (+460)

How to watch 76ers vs. Nuggets

• TV Channel: Peacock

Betting the Over/Under: 76ers vs. Nuggets

• The 76ers' 33 games this season have gone over this contest's total of 229.5 points 18 times.
• Nuggets games this season have had a combined scoring total higher than 229.5 points in 27 of 35 outings.
• These teams rack up 241.3 points per game between them, 11.8 more than this game's over/under.
• Combined, these teams allow 234.2 points per game, 4.7 more points than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: 76ers vs. Nuggets

• Philadelphia has compiled an 18-14-1 record against the spread this season.
• The 76ers have been favored by 11.5 points or more once this season, and covered the spread.
• The Nuggets have compiled a 20-15-0 ATS record so far this year.
• Denver has covered the spread when playing as at least 11.5-point underdogs in its only opportunity this season.
• The 76ers are 7-9-1 against the spread, and 9-8 overall, at home.
• At home, as a 11.5-point favorite or greater, Philadelphia is unbeaten ATS (1-0).
• The Nuggets are 11-9 against the spread, and 13-7 overall, on the road.

Betting the Moneyline: 76ers vs. Nuggets

• The 76ers have gone 14-5 in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 73.7% of those games).
• This season, the Nuggets have won three out of the six games in which they've been the underdog.
• Philadelphia has played as a moneyline favorite of -621 or shorter in just one game this season, and won.
• Denver has played as an underdog of +460 or more once this season and lost that game.
• The 76ers have an implied moneyline win probability of 86.1% in this game.

Dunkel Index Prediction for 76ers vs. Nuggets

• Pick ATS: Nuggets (+ 11.5)
• Pick OU: Over (229.5)
  
• Prediction: 76ers 120 - Nuggets 119
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