Nuggets vs. Suns Betting Preview and NBA Analysis of the Game

Two teams that could potentially collide in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs will meet for the fourth time this season, as the Phoenix Suns will host the Denver Nuggets. Denver currently holds the top seed in the Western Conference, as they hold a two-game lead over the Memphis Grizzlies with three games left to play. The fast-rising Suns are currently holding the fourth spot in the West, as they lead the Golden State Warriors by 2.5 games with three left to play.

We will now preview this game, a otential playoff matchup plus our betting prediction for this basketball contest. Keep reading for NBA betting odds, analysis, and a free pick for Nuggets vs. Suns.

NBA Regular Season Week 24: Denver Nuggets @ Phoenix Suns | MyBookie NBA Preview

NBA Odds: Phoenix -10.5 / Denver +333 / Phoenix -450 / O/U 227.5
When: Thursday, April 6 at 10:00 PM ET
Where: Footprint Center, Phoenix, Arizona
TV / Streaming: NBA TV/TSN

Why Bet on Denver versus Phoenix?

The Denver Nuggets have quietly gone through the Western Conference and look to be the top seed in the Western Conference playoffs. Coming off of a 124-103 loss to the lowly Houston Rockets, in which Houston outscored the Nuggets by 20 in the fourth quarter, the Nuggets don’t have much momentum heading into this big matchup. We’ll see if they’ll be able to step it up when they head to Phoenix.

Nikola Jokic is one of the league’s most outstanding players. He is vying for another league MVP award, as many think that either he or Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid will take home the prize. With a healthy Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. available this season, the Nuggets have a much better shot of winning the West. Aaron Gordon has also been a big surprise for the Nuggets this year as well.

The Nuggets are 19-20 away from home this season, so they’re very vulnerable on the road. We’ll see how much of a toll the loss to Houston took on them. These two just met five days ago, and the Suns took a 100-93 victory over the Nuggets.

Denver Nuggets Offensive Averages

Points/G: 115.9
FG %: 57.3
3PT %: 31.2
FT %: 79.3
Rebounds/G: 50.8

Denver Nuggets Defensive Averages

Points/G: 112.5
FG %: 54.3
3PT %: 32.9
FT %: 78.7
Rebounds/G: 54.3

Why Bet on Phoenix versus Denver?

Now that they have everyone healthy, the Phoenix Suns are rising up the standings. Winners of six straight games, Phoenix looks to have a ton of momentum heading into the Western Conference playoffs. With Kevin Durant back in the fold, this team will be one of the favorites to win the West.

With Durant, Devin Booker, Chris Paul, and DeAndre Ayton leading the way, the Suns are a tough matchup for anyone. Since Durant has returned, the Suns look like a legitimate title contender. Chris Paul knows that his days are numbered, and he sees this as one of the best remaining chances he’ll have to win a ring, so the Suns are going to do whatever it takes to win.

The Suns are 27-12 at home this season, and have won seven of their last 10. We’ll see how Denver approaches this game, and if Phoenix can continue on their winning streak.

Phoenix Suns Offensive Averages

Points/G: 113.7
FG %: 53.6
3PT %: 32.5
FT %: 79.3
Rebounds/G: 52.7

Phoenix Suns Defensive Averages

Points/G: 111.3
FG %: 53.1
3PT %: 32.2
FT %: 78.7
Rebounds/G: 51.0

Nuggets @ Suns Betting Trends

Suns are 5-0 in their last 5 games.
Suns are 4-1 in their last 5 games against the spread
Suns are 20-19 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 1 of Suns’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 18 of Suns’ 39 last games at home
Nuggets are 2-3 in their last 5 games.
Nuggets are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread
Nuggets are 18-21 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 0 of Nuggets’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 16 of Nuggets’ 40 last games at home

Starting Lineups

Denver Nuggets
Gary Trent Jr., O.G. Anunoby, Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes, Precious Achiuwa

Phoenix Suns
Nathan MacKinnon, Evan Rodrigues, Mikko Rantanen, Samuel Girard, Devon Toews, Alexandar Georgiev

Injuries

Denver Nuggets
Jamal Murray (Thumb), Collin Gillespie (Lower Leg ), Zeke Nnaji (Knee)

Phoenix Suns
NO Injruies

Denver Nuggets @ Phoenix Suns Betting Odds and Prediction

The betting odds for this game have yet to be released, but we do look for the Suns to be a three-to-five-point home favorite in this one. We also see this one as a high-scoring affair, so closely monitor the over/under number in this one. The Suns just beat the Nuggets, and they are on a roll right now. With Durant playing at an elite level, Phoenix is going to be hard to beat.

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