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The Phoenix Suns (14-13) and Denver Nuggets (15-11) meet Monday. Tip-off from Ball Arena is at 10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Suns vs. Nuggets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Suns won 2-1 last season
The Suns have lost 2 games in a row and 5 of their last 7. They’re coming off a 133-125 loss as 5.5-point home favorites vs. the Detroit Pistons Saturday as the Over (225) cashed.
The Nuggets failed to cover as 8.5-point favorites in a 132-129 OT win at the New Orleans Pelicans Sunday as the Over (231) cashed. They have won 4 of their last 5 games.
Suns at Nuggets odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 1:05 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): 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 (O/U): 231.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Suns at Nuggets key injuries
Suns
- G Grayson Allen (concussion) out
- G Devin Booker (groin) out
Nuggets
(Not yet submitted — below was for Sunday’s game)
- None
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Suns at Nuggets picks and predictions
Prediction
Nuggets 124, Suns 120
Moneyline
Defense has been the problem for the Suns recently. They have allowed over 120 points in 3 of their last 4 games and 5 of their last 7. They are 5-7 on the road, while the Nuggets (-190) are 7-4 at home.
Denver has scored 120 or more in 5 straight games.
That will be tough for the Suns to keep up with without Booker in the lineup.
But betting the Nuggets at -190 is too expensive.
PASS.
Against the spread
The Suns have covered the spread in a loss just once this season. They are 3-8 ATS as underdogs.
Denver is 3-1 ATS on no rest. The Suns are 3-1 ATS with a rest advantage. Something will have to give.
The Nuggets, though, are 4-13-1 ATS as favorites this season.
This is tough, but expect a close loss — and a cover — for Phoenix.
BET SUNS +4.5 (-110).
Over/Under
Five of the Suns’ last 7 games have had totals over 230 points.
Eight of the Nuggets’ last 9 games have surpassed 230.
BET OVER 231.5 (-115).
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