The Phoenix Suns (4-1) take a three-game winning streak into the new year and take on the Denver Nuggets (1-3) on the road. Tip-off is Friday night at 9:05 p.m. ET at the Ball Arena in Denver. Below, we analyze the Suns-Nuggets NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.
Suns at Nuggets: Betting odds, spread and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 1:50 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Suns +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Nuggets -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Suns +4.5 (-110) | Nuggets -4.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: 222.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Suns at Nuggets: Key Injuries
Suns
- PF Jalen Smith (ankle) out
Nuggets
- PG Jamal Murray (elbow) probable
- PF JaMychal Green (calf) questionable
- PF Michael Porter Jr. (COVID) out
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Suns at Nuggets: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Suns 115, Nuggets 105
Money line (ML)
The Suns are rolling right now, having won three in a row and playing very good basketball, especially on defense. And they are doing it without much help from C Deandre Ayton.
They are allowing the fewest points per game in the league and have the league’s third-best point differential. Denver gives up 120.3 points per game. Take the SUNS (+155).
Against the spread (ATS)
The Suns are 4-1 ATS, covering in all four wins and failing to cover in their one loss, in which they were favored. They are underdogs for the second night in a row and won outright in their last game as road ‘dogs. The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in any of their losses so far this season. Take the SUNS +4.5 (-110).
Over/Under (O/U)
We get to see which team’s pace rules. All of Phoenix’s games have gone Under. All of Denver’s have gone Over. The Suns have not allowed more than 106 in any game and have not allowed more than 100 in their last three games. Take UNDER 222.5 POINTS (-110).
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