NBA Predictions, Spreads: Top Picks for Lakers vs Warriors, 76ers vs Nuggets

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LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Today's NBA card is packed with narratives: MVP candidates facing off, playoff rematches from last season and more. Fortunately, the top NBA predictions in PRO for Saturday match the best storylines.

Our expert NBA database reveals strong picks for these headliners Saturday:

  • 76ers vs. Nuggets, 5:30 p.m. ET
  • Lakers vs. Warriors, 8:30 p.m. ET

Both NBA spreads feature the home teams favored. Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets are laying points to Joel Embiid and the Sixers in a clash of MVP frontrunners. Later on, Steph Curry and the Warriors are short chalk against LeBron James and the Lakers.

Check out our two NBA predictions tonight generating sharp money in our trackers, including a sizable projection edge in the afternoon, non-conference tilt between the MVP favorites.


NBA spreads, odds as of Saturday, Jan. 27


NBA Predictions Saturday | January 27

76ers vs. Nuggets Spread Prediction

Saturday, Jan 27
5:30pm ET
ABC
76ers Odds
SpreadTotalMoneyline
+5.5
-110
228
-110o / -110u
+185
Nuggets Odds
SpreadTotalMoneyline
-5.5
-110
228
-110o / -110u
-225
Odds via Caesars. Get up-to-the-minute NBA odds here.

PRO Projections 76ers vs. Nuggets line is a couple points off what's available in general betting markets.

Our big edge today in Philly-Denver is