The Philadelphia 76ers (37-31) head to Ball Arena to clash with the powerhouse Denver Nuggets (41-27) on Tuesday at 10:00 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.
Philadelphia is on a two-game winning streak, and Denver is likely motivated to bounce back from a tight overtime loss vs. the Lakers on March 14.
Below, we’ll break down our 76ers vs. Nuggets prediction and picks for Tuesday night’s game. Make your picks on PrizePicks and PrizePicks Team Picks and earn real money if you’re right, including on game winners, spreads, and totals!
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76ers vs. Nuggets Prediction, Spread, Over/Under
Philadelphia is ninth in the Eastern Conference standings and is battling through a wave of crucial absences. Its rotation is depleted without the MVP-level production of C Joel Embiid and the dynamic scoring of PG Tyrese Maxey; both are currently sidelined with injuries. The battered 76ers roster is in serious need of secondary playmakers stepping into the spotlight.
Despite missing their two biggest stars, the 76ers have won three out of their last four games. This gritty stretch has been built on the back of 76ers G Quentin Grimes, who has drastically ramped up his offensive output to 23.2 PPG over his last six games.
The Denver Nuggets (41-27) sit near the top of the Western Conference and boast the highest-scoring offense in the NBA (120.7 PPG), relying on the elite playmaking of Nuggets C Nikola Jokic and PG Jamal Murray.
76ers vs. Nuggets Over/Under, Spread
The 76ers enter this matchup as 16.5-point road underdogs, returning an 8.33 payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The Nuggets are home favorites with a 1.07x payout if they win, via PrizePicks Team Picks, where you can earn money with your picks in 35 states.
- Spread: Denver Nuggets -16.5
- Over/Under: 236.5
- Game Winner Payout: 76ers 8.33x | Nuggets 1.07x
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76ers vs. Nuggets Injury Report
Let’s dive into the full 76ers vs. Nuggets injury report for Tuesday, via NBA.com.
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
- C Joel Embiid (oblique): OUT
- F Paul George (suspension): OUT
- G Tyrese Maxey (finger): OUT
- G Kelly Oubre Jr. (elbow): OUT
- F Dalen Terry (shoulder): Questionable
- F Jabari Walker (illness): OUT
Denver Nuggets Injury Report
- F Peyton Watson (hamstring): OUT
76ers vs. Nuggets Prediction on Spread – 3/17/26
Here are some stats to know to help you make your 76ers vs. Nuggets NBA prediction on Tuesday, March 17.
- Philadelphia enters Tuesday at 36-32-0 ATS (52.9%) on the season, while Denver sits at 38-30-0 ATS (55.9%).
- Denver is surprisingly inconsistent ATS at home, going just 15-16-0 ATS at Ball Arena.
- The 76ers are 2-2 ATS in their last four games, despite having just a 3-6-1 ATS record in their last 10 games.
- Denver's top-scoring offense presents a tough matchup for a Philadelphia defense that allows 116.2 PPG and holds a 114.6 defensive rating, per NBA Advanced Stats.
- The 76ers are one of the most reliable teams to cover the spread on the road, covering in 20 of their 32 road matchups this year (20-12-0 ATS).
- Denver won the first meeting (125-124) in a tight overtime battle without Jokic and Murray. The 76ers will face a much steeper climb without stars Embiid and Maxey for this road rematch vs. a healthy Denver squad.
76ers vs. Nuggets Picks for PrizePicks Today: 3/17/26
Here are two top 76ers vs. Nuggets picks to target for Tuesday, March 17, on PrizePicks. Player stat projections via PrizePicks are headlined by Nuggets C Nikola Jokic and PG Jamal Murray.
Nuggets C Nikola Jokic vs. 76ers Projection: 50.5 Pts + Rebs + Asts
- Jokic is currently averaging an elite 51.8 points, rebounds, and assists (PRA) per game on the season, but he has elevated that overall production to a staggering 53.6 PRA over his last five contests.
- He enters Tuesday riding a dominant four-game triple-double streak, recently highlighted by a monstrous 63 PRA performance vs. San Antonio on March 12.
- In his last five head-to-head matchups vs. Philadelphia, the superstar center has been a relentless presence on the glass, pulling down an imposing 14.8 rebounds per game.
- With Joel Embiid sidelined for this cross-conference clash, Philadelphia's interior defense is compromised by allowing 45.8 RPG during his ongoing nine-game absence. Philadelphia has also struggled to contain opposing big men, allowing 21.8 points, 14.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game.
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Nuggets PG Jamal Murray vs. 76ers Projection: 24 Points
- Murray is on pace for a career-high 25.4 PPG, establishing himself as the 12th-highest scorer in the NBA.
- Murray has elevated his recent scoring production to a blistering 27.1 PPG over his last nine outings.
- He continues to operate as one of Denver's premier offensive pieces, dominating the ball with a 28.7% usage rate and hoisting 18.4 field goal attempts per contest.
- This battered 76ers' defense has consistently struggled to contain elite point guards, allowing 23.9 PPG vs. the position.
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