NBA Game Picks & Analysis
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Denver Nuggets
76ers (15-26) at Nuggets (26-16)
Tuesday, 10 p.m. ET
Our Pick: Nuggets -12.5
Philadelphia, on a three-game road skid, faces a Denver team averaging 117.2 points while holding opponents to just 109.1 over the last 10. Led by Nikola Jokic (30.1 ppg, 13.2 rpg, 9.9 apg), the Nuggets shoot a league-leading 50.1%—1.7% higher than what the Sixers typically allow.
With Philly struggling (6-16 in double-digit decisions), expect the Nuggets’ high-powered offense and strong rebounding to secure a comfortable margin and cover the -12.5 spread at home.
Washington Wizards vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Wizards (6-35) at Lakers (22-18)
Tuesday, 10:30 p.m. ET
Our Pick: Lakers -13.5
Washington arrives on a 10-game skid, posting the league’s worst defense (122.8 points allowed). Meanwhile, the Lakers thrive at home (14-6) behind LeBron James’s playmaking (8.9 apg) and Anthony Davis’s dominance (25.6 ppg, 11.8 rpg).
Look for L.A.’s efficient offense and strong home-court presence to create a significant gap, covering the -13.5 spread against a struggling Wizards squad.
