The Denver Nuggets take on the Phoenix Suns in Game 4 of their Western Conference semifinals series Sunday. Denver leads the series 2-1. Tip-off at Footprint Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nuggets vs. Suns odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Nuggets lost 121-114 Friday in Game 3 as they failed to cover as 4-point underdogs despite C Nikola Jokic producing 30 points, 17 rebounds, and 17 assists. Denver had won 3 consecutive playoff games before the loss.
The Suns got 39 points from F Kevin Durant and 47 points from G Devin Booker in Friday’s much-needed victory as they try to get back in the series after losing 2 games in Denver. The rest of Phoenix’s roster contributed only 35 points as G Chris Paul was sidelined with a groin injury.
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Nuggets at Suns odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:47 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Nuggets +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Suns -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets +2.5 (-110) | Suns -2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Nuggets at Suns key injuries
Nuggets
- None
Suns
- G Chris Paul (groin) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Nuggets at Suns picks and predictions
Prediction
Suns 119, Nuggets 115
Moneyline
Back the SUNS (-145) at home in Sunday’s playoff matchup as they look to avoid falling in a 3-1 hole in the series. The Suns are 31-14 at home this season — including the playoffs — compared to the Nuggets’ 20-24 record on the road.
Against the spread
SUNS -2.5 (-110) is the lean in this showdown with Phoenix hoping to even the series Sunday. I’m expecting stellar performances from Durant and Booker again, while the other contributors on the Suns will perform better.
Over/Under
BET OVER 227.5 (-110).
Both of these teams are capable of scoring points in bunches as the Suns seemingly play at a slightly faster pace with Paul sidelined. The Nuggets are 5-1-1 to the Over in their last 7 games and the Suns are 5-0-1 in the last 6 home games.
The Over is also 12-4 in the last 16 meetings in Phoenix.
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