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Coming in as underdogs, the Nuggets are a good bet here, considering they’re No. 7 in overall net rating, whereas the Knicks are No. 5. Denver is an excellent second-half team, showcasing the league’s second-best net rating, 8.8, after halftime, while having a net rating of just -0.6 in the first half.

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The Philadelphia 76ers get a heat check opportunity at home Friday night, when they welcome Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets to Wells Fargo Center.

SportsLine's model has simulated the Denver Nuggets vs. New York Knicks matchup 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Wednesday

The Denver Nuggets play against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. The Denver Nuggets are spending $6,638,009 per win while the Philadelphia 76ers are spending $9,778,0

We’re treated to a lineup of intriguing NBA matchups on Friday. We’ve handpicked two standout games to examine, so stay tuned as we break down the action. Here is our top picks and predictions for tonight’s NBA game Nuggets vs.