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Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Phoenix Suns (41-30) travel to meet the Denver Nuggets (51-21) Wednesday. Tip-off at the Ball Arena is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Suns vs. Nuggets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Tied 1-1; road team has won and covered in each with the Over-Under splitting 1-1

The Suns suffered a 104-102 loss in San Antonio as a 12-point favorite in the 2nd end of a back-to-back despite the fact rookie Victor Wembanyama didn’t play for the Spurs. The Under (234.5) cashed, and is now 13-5 across the past 18 outings. Despite the non-cover, Phoenix is still 3-1 against the spread (ATS) in the past 4 contests.

The Nuggets posted a 128-103 win against the visiting Memphis Grizzlies on Monday, cashing as 12.5-point favorites as the Over (215.5) cashed for a 4th consecutive outing. Denver has won 4 in a row, but it is just 2-3 ATS in the past 5 games.

Suns at Nuggets odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:19 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Suns +245 (bet $100 to win $245) | Nuggets -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread: Suns +7.5 (-110) | Nuggets -7.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Suns at Nuggets key injuries

Suns

G Bradley Beal (finger) questionable
C Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) questionable

Nuggets

F Aaron Gordon (foot) questionable
C Nikola Jokic (back) probable
G Jamal Murray (ankle) questionable
F Zeke Nnaji (back) out
F Michael Porter Jr. (illness) probable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Suns at Nuggets picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 118, Suns 113

Moneyline

The Nuggets (-300) are too expensive, costing you 3 times your potential return. While the Suns (+245) might be a bit tempting for a chance to more than double your payout, especially since the road team has won both meetings this season, Phoenix has lost 3 of the past 4 meetings in the series.

AVOID.

Against the spread

The SUNS +7.5 (-110) are the lean, as the Nuggets -7.5 (-110) have been a little banged up.

While the 2-time MVP Jokic is fully expected to play, Denver could be a little shorthanded if Murray and/or Gordon are forced to sit due to injuries. The Nuggets should still be able to get the job done, but laying nearly 4 buckets is an awful lot against a fellow Western Conference contender.

Over/Under

OVER 226.5 (-110) might be the best play on the board.

While the Under is 3-1 in the past 4 in this series, the Over just missed by a half-point at most shops in the most recent meeting on March 5 in the Mile High City.

Phoenix has scored 128 or more points in 3 of the past 5 games, while cashing the Over at a 5-3 clip in its past 8 outings. Meanwhile, Denver is on a 4-0 Over run, scoring at least 113 points in each game, while allowing 106.5 PPG in the 4-game span.

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Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Phoenix Suns (35-26) travel to meet the Denver Nuggets (42-19) Tuesday at Ball Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Suns vs. Nuggets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Nuggets lead 1-0 after a 119-111 win in Phoenix on Dec. 1 as 1.5-point underdogs as the Over (223.5) cashed

The Nuggets have won 3 straight meetings, and 5 of the past 7 in the series, including ousting the Suns in 6 games in the Western Conference Semifinals. Denver is 8-2 against the spread (ATS) in the past 10 meetings, too.

Phoenix has lost the past 2 games against the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets while going just 2-4 straight up (SU) and 1-5 ATS in the past 6 contests. The Under has cashed in 7 consecutive outings for the Suns.

Denver has picked up 6 consecutive victories while covering 5 of those games. The Nuggets have won by an average of 14.7 points per game (PPG) during the winning streak. The Under has cashed in 3 of the past 4 outings, too.

Suns at Nuggets odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Suns +340 (bet $100 to win $340) | Nuggets -420 (bet $420 to win $100)
Against the spread: Suns +9 (-108) | Nuggets -9 (-114)
Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Suns at Nuggets key injuries

Suns

G Devin Booker (ankle) out
C Jusuf Nurkic (calf) questionable

Nuggets

None

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Suns at Nuggets picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 117, Suns 104

Moneyline

The Nuggets (-420) will cost you more than 4 times your potential return, and that’s way too expensive for a singular play. In fact, even as part of a parlay, including Denver makes little to no sense, as there is just no value having the Nuggets as part of your ticket.

AVOID, and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

The NUGGETS -9 (-114) are laying a pretty heavy number, but it’s worth playing. The Suns +9 (-106) are missing Booker, who is averaging 27.5 PPG, a team-high 6.8 RPG and 4.6 APG. His contributions will be missed for least another 7-10 days. The team will also be without Nurkic clogging the middle, allowing the bigs for Denver to have free reign, including C Nikola Jokic.

Phoenix has managed to cover just once in the past 6 games, while Denver is on a 5-1 ATS run in the same span. Look for the defending champs to keep up the good work against the number.

Over/Under

UNDER 223.5 (-110) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most in this Western Conference clash.

The Under has hit in 3 of the past 4 games for the Nuggets while going 4-1 in the past 5 games at Ball Arena.

For the Suns, they’ve cashed the Under in 7 consecutive games while managing 110 or fewer points on offense in each of the past 3 outings.

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Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggets Game 2 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggets Game 2 odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Phoenix Suns try to rebound against the Denver Nuggets Monday in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals. Tip from Ball Arena is set for 10 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Suns vs. Nuggets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Series: Nuggets lead 1-0

The Suns were dominated in Game 1 as they fell 125-107. F Kevin Durant did his part with 29 points and 14 boards, but it was his 7 turnovers that he was more focused on after the game. The Suns turned the ball over 16 times, which led to 18 points for Denver. Phoenix only forced 9 turnovers and capitalized with 7 points.

Denver G Jamal Murray was the star in Game 1, dropping 34 points with 9 dimes and 5 boards. He was on fire from distance, going 6-for-10 from behind the arc. C Nikola Jokic had 24 points, 19 boards and 5 assists, and F Aaron Gordon had 23 points. Denver set the track-meet tempo and continuously hit shots.

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Suns at Nuggets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:26 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Suns +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Nuggets -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Suns +4.5 (-115) | Nuggets -4.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Suns at Nuggets key injuries

Suns

None

Nuggets

None

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Suns at Nuggets picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 121, Suns 114

Moneyline

Denver has youth on its side in the Mile High City, and Phoenix will have to take care of the ball and slow down the tempo. The Nuggets have beaten the Suns 3 straight times in Denver. They’re a deep team, and they went 34-7 at home during the regular season. This series will go 6 or 7, but Denver protects home-court advantage Monday.

But we’ll PASS on the ML and look to the spread.

Against the spread

It’s tough to use recent historical data because Jokic didn’t play in the final 2 regular-season meetings, which the Suns won. And G Devin Booker was out for Denver’s Jan. 11 rout at home. The Suns are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings with Denver. They didn’t look comfortable in the thin Colorado air, and because of that, Denver has arguably the biggest home-court advantage in the league.

I’ll LEAN NUGGETS -4.5 (-105).

Over/Under

Five of the last 7 games have gone Over between the teams. The Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Denver as well. The Suns haven’t scored fewer than 107 points in the last 10 games, and they’ll probably need that for the Over to cash. So I’m cool with the OVER 228.5 (-115).

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Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggets Game 1 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggets Game 1 odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Phoenix Suns visit the Denver Nuggets Saturday for Game 1 of their 2nd-round playoff action. Tip-off from Ball Arena is set for 8:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Suns vs. Nuggets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Phoenix comes into this series after beating the Los Angeles Clippers in 5 games in Round 1. Phoenix dropped Game 1 at home vs. Los Angeles but then proceeded to win 4 straight. A large part of their success so far has been the play of G Devin Booker, who is averaging 37.2 PPG and 2.6 steals per game in the playoffs, which both lead the team.

Denver was also able to pull off the gentlemen’s sweep in Round 1 vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves. The duo of G Jamal Murray and C Nikola Jokic has been successful thus far in the postseason, with Murray averaging 27.2 PPG and Jokic averaging 26.2 PPG, 12.4 RPG and 9 APG.

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Suns at Nuggets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 6:08 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Suns +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Nuggets -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Suns +3.5 (-115) | Nuggets -3.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Suns at Nuggets key injuries

Suns

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Nuggets

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Suns at Nuggets picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 128, Nuggets 120

Moneyline

LEAN SUNS (+125).

This is the best opportunity Phoenix will have to take a game in Denver. Phoenix relies heavily on their stars and HC Monty Williams plays a very short rotation, because of this fatigue will start to weigh in. Look for Phoenix to take advantage of Jokic in the pick and roll and ride that strategy to victory.

Against the spread

BET SUNS +3.5 (-110).

The Suns are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 Saturday games, and the Nuggets are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 conference semi-final games. Phoenix is also 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Denver.

Over/Under

BET OVER 226.5 (-110).

For Phoenix the Over is 6-1-1 in their last 8 overall and 9-1 in their last 10 following an ATS loss. For Denver, the Over is 3-0-1 in their last 4 overall. The Over is also 5-5 in the last 10 head-to-head meetings.

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Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Phoenix Suns (19-14) battle the Denver Nuggets (20-11) Sunday. Tip from Ball Arena is set for 10:30 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Suns vs. Nuggets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Suns were obliterated on their home court Friday, losing to Memphis 125-100 as 3-point home underdogs. The Suns have lost 2 in a row and are just 3-7 against the spread (ATS) in their last 10 games. They could again be without G Devin Booker and are just 1-4 straight up without their leading scorer this season.

The Nuggets beat the Trail Blazers 120-107 Friday, covering as 6-point home favorites. They used as +19 third quarter to push ahead and not look back. Denver has covered 3 of its last 5, but is just 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games. The Nuggets rank No. 1 in 3-point field goal percentage (38.9%).

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Suns at Nuggets odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:33 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Suns +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Nuggets -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Suns +3.5 (-108) | Nuggets -3.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 230.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Suns at Nuggets key injuries

Suns

G Devin Booker (groin) questionable
F Cameron Johnson (meniscus) out

Nuggets

F Jamal Murray (foot) probable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Suns at Nuggets picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 116, Nuggets 114

Moneyline

PASS.

This spread and moneyline seem to indicate that Booker will play in the game. I would wait to play anything until the official status of the Suns’ best player is certain.

I am proceeding in mindset that Booker will play. Considering the number of points on the spread, I would still prefer to head there for value instead of the moneyline odds.

Against the spread

BET SUNS +3.5 (-108).

When the Suns are at full strength, as we saw for most of last season, they are among the best teams in the NBA on both ends of the court. They were the only team in the NBA to be top 5 in offensive and defensive rating.

Outside of F Jae Crowder, they haven’t lost many pieces from that roster. Behind C Deandre Ayton, they also have the size to deal with two-time MVP C Nikola Jokic.

The Nuggets are just 2-3 ATS in their last 5 home games and 3-7 ATS in their last 10. The Suns have struggled without Booker, but they are 18-10 straight up when he does play.

Back the SUNS +3.5 (-108) given their strength when healthy and the Nuggets’ inability to cover in recent weeks.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 230.5 (-105).

The Suns are 15-18 O/U this season while the Nuggets are 14-17 O/U. The Suns have also gone Under in 4 of their last 6 games and will be without Johnson, 1 of their key 3-and-D players.

The Nuggets will likely have both F Michael Porter Jr. and Murray, but considering they’ve been on the injury report over the last week, they may not see 35+ minutes. The Nuggets have gone Under in 4 straight and in 6 of their last 10.

Considering the season-long trends, back the UNDER 230.5 (-105).

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Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggets Game 4 odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggets Game 4 NBA Playoffs odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The 2-seed Phoenix Suns (3-0) and 3-seed Denver Nuggets (0-3) play Game 4 of their Western Conference Semifinal playoff series Sunday at Ball Arena in Denver. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Suns vs. Nuggets odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

The Suns are looking to cap off a four-game sweep. They have won and covered in each of the first three games, winning by an average of 18.7 PPG, including a 14-point win in Denver in Game 3.

The Nuggets turned the ball over 14 times in Game 3, and they were a dismal 14-of-41 from behind the 3-point line while hitting just 62% from the free-throw line on 16 attempts.

Suns at Nuggets: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:01 a.m. ET.

Money line: Suns -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Nuggets +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
Against the spread/ATS: Suns -3.5 (-110) | Nuggets +3.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 222.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Suns at Nuggets: Key injuries

Suns

SF Abdel Nader (knee) out

Nuggets

SG PJ Dozier (groin) out

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Suns at Nuggets: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Nuggets 119, Suns 114

Money line (ML)

The NUGGETS (+135) will have a little pride in Game 4, forcing the Suns (-160) back to the Valley of the Sun to try and close it out in Game 5.

Denver won two of three games against Phoenix in the regular season, and the lone loss was by three points. Denver is much better than they have shown in the first three games of this series.

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Against the spread (ATS)

NUGGETS +3.5 (-110) is an even better play at home catching nearly two buckets, but they won’t need the points. They’re going to win this one behind MVP Nikola Jokic, forcing a Game 5 back in Phoenix.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 222.5 (-110) hasn’t hit since Game 1, but it will come through in Game 4. The Over has cashed in 10 of the past 11 as a road favorite for the Suns, while going 10-3 in the past 13 overall away from home.

The Over is 6-2 in Denver’s past eight as an underdog, and 4-1 in the past five home games.

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Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggets odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Friday’s Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggets NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

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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