The Nuggets will play the Sixers on Monday, January 5th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Denver Nuggets and the Philadelphia 76ers set for Monday, January 5th, 2026. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Denver Nuggets currently have a 96.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Philadelphia 76ers is 93.33. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Denver Nuggets - The Denver Nuggets currently have a 13-7 record as an away team. That standing puts them 1st in the league for away team wins.
- Home Philadelphia 76ers - The Philadelphia 76ers start this matchup with a 9-8 record as a home team. They now rank 7th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Denver Nuggets currently rank 1st (124.3) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Philadelphia 76ers stand at 15th averaging 117.0 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 118.1 points against the Denver Nuggets, ranking them 10th in the league. The Philadelphia 76ers currently rank 15th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 116.1 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Denver Nuggets have notched a 4-1 Western Northwest Division division record, while the Philadelphia 76ers possess a 7-3 Eastern Atlantic Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Denver Nuggets have a 23-12 overall record, while the Philadelphia 76ers have a 19-14 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, mateys! The Denver Nuggets be sailin' into Philadelphia...
The fans in Philadelphia be rowdy and fierce, ready to plunder...
Denver Nuggets stand at 23-12, while Philadelphia 76ers be 19-14...
Nuggets be 4-1 in their division, 76ers be 7-3 in theirs...
See you courtside at today's game, and may the best team win... Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks... Look at this game's prop bets below, and may the odds be ever in your favor... Arrr!
Best Nuggets at Sixers Odds
| Underdog Denver Nuggets | Favorite Philadelphia 76ers |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Denver Nuggets | Favorite Philadelphia 76ers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Philadelphia 76ers are -15.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Denver Nuggets are +15.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 228.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 228.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Philadelphia 76ers are the -1000 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Denver Nuggets are the +625 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Nuggets
Sixers
1/05/26 8:40pm EST | +15.5 -115-15.5 -105 |
Underdog Denver Nuggets - Denver Nuggets bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +15.5 Denver Nuggets underdog bet wins if they lose by 15 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 16 or more.
Favorite Philadelphia 76ers - Philadelphia 76ers bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -15.5 Philadelphia 76ers favorite bet wins if they win by 16 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 15 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Denver Nuggets at Philadelphia 76ers Prop Bets
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Nuggets
Sixers
Game to Overtime
1/05/26 8:40pm EST | Yes +2200No -10000Bet |
Nuggets
Team Total Points
DEN at PHI 1/05/26 8:40pm EST | 105.5 o -120105.5 u -105Bet |
Sixers
Team Total Points
DEN at PHI 1/05/26 8:40pm EST | 122.5 o -110122.5 u -118Bet |
Bruce Brown Jr
Points Scored
DEN at PHI 1/05/26 8:40pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -120Bet |
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DaRon Holmes II
Points Scored
DEN at PHI 1/05/26 8:40pm EST | 10.5 o -10510.5 u -125Bet |
Jalen Pickett
Points Scored
DEN at PHI 1/05/26 8:40pm EST | 11.5 o -12511.5 u -105Bet |
Jamal Murray
Points Scored
DEN at PHI 1/05/26 8:40pm EST | 26.5 o -11526.5 u -115Bet |
Joel Embiid
Points Scored
DEN at PHI 1/05/26 8:40pm EST | 25.5 o -11025.5 u -120Bet |
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Julian Strawther
Points Scored
DEN at PHI 1/05/26 8:40pm EST | 13.5 o -11013.5 u -125Bet |
Paul George
Points Scored
DEN at PHI 1/05/26 8:40pm EST | 14.5 o -12514.5 u -105Bet |
Quentin Grimes
Points Scored
DEN at PHI 1/05/26 8:40pm EST | 11.5 o -13011.5 u -105Bet |
Tyrese Maxey
Points Scored
DEN at PHI 1/05/26 8:40pm EST | 27.5 o -11827.5 u -110Bet |
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VJ Edgecombe
Points Scored
DEN at PHI 1/05/26 8:40pm EST | 16.5 o -11516.5 u -115Bet |
Jamal Murray
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at PHI 1/05/26 8:40pm EST | 40.5 o -10540.5 u -125Bet |
Tyrese Maxey
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at PHI 1/05/26 8:40pm EST | 39.5 o -11839.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Denver Nuggets | 28 | 13 | 0.683 | +6.5 | 11-6 | 17-7 | 4-1 | 18-7 | 122.6 | 117.2 | +5.4 | W3 | 6-4 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 22 | 17 | 0.564 | +11.5 | 10-10 | 12-7 | 8-4 | 17-14 | 116.8 | 115.6 | +1.2 | L1 | 6-4 |
Denver Nuggets & Philadelphia 76ers Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Denver Nuggets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Nuggets | +700 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Sixers | +5000 Bet |
Denver Nuggets & Philadelphia 76ers Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Denver Nuggets vs Philadelphia 76ers NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Monday, January 5th, 2026 at 8:40 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Denver Nuggets vs Philadelphia 76ers Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Denver Nuggets vs Philadelphia 76ers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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