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Suns vs. Nuggets odds, prediction, and betting tips for NBA Playoff Props
The Phoenix Suns will travel to the Ball Arenato take on the Denver Nuggets in game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals (8:30 p.m. ET, TNT). After losing game one against the Clippers, the Suns won the next four to close out the series. In game 5 the Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 136-130. Now, they will have a tough series against the number one seed Denver Nuggets. Meanwhile, the Nuggets also made easy work of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round eliminated them in five games. The only game Denver lost to Minnesota was in overtime on the road. In game 5 the Nuggets eliminated the Timberwolves winning 112-109.
Phoenix Suns Basketball
With Devin Booker and Kevin Durant on the team along with the veteranship of Chris Paul many people believe this is the team to make it out of the West and win the championship. They looked strong against the Clippers winning the series 4-1. Now, they have a true test as they have to travel to Denver to take on the number one seed Nuggets. The Suns will look to do the same thing as last year and sweep them in the Semifinals. They will have to watchout though as Denver looks dangerous this year and will last years memories in their head
The Suns have a bunch of players on their team that have been balling out this postseason. Phoenix has been led by Devin Booker in this years playoffs. Booker is averaging 37.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 6.4 assists. Also, newly acquired Kevin Durant has been great for Phoenix averaging 28.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 6.2 assists thi postseason. Deandre Ayton is doing his thing averaging 16.0 points and 11.2 rebounds a game.
In their win against the Clippers in game 5, Phoenix’s stars came to play as Booker had a monster game finishing with 47 points, 8 rebounds, and 10 assists. Durant also, had a monster finishing with 31 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists. Ayton did his thing with 21 points and 11 rebounds. In the win, the Suns shot 54.3% from the floor and 50.0% from the three-point line.
Denver Nuggets Basketball
The Nuggets are in the Western Conference Semifinals after making quick work of the Timberwolves in the first round eliminating them 4-1. Now, they have some tough competition against the Suns. Even though Denver is the higher seed, Phoenix has legit scorers that can catch lighting in a bottle at any time and turn the game around. The Nuggets are also looking for revenge against the Suns after being swept by them in the Semifinals last year. The scary thing is though that the Suns have only gotten stronger adding superstar Kevin Durant.
The Nuggets have been led by Nikola Jokic, who leads the team in points, rebounds, and assists. Jokic is averaging 26.2 points, 12.4 rebounds, and 9.0 assists a game this series. Jamal Murray has helped out Jokic this postseason offensively averaging 27.2 points and 6.4 assists a game. Michael Porter Jr. has been solid this postseason averaging 16.4 points and 8.2 rebounds. Finally Aaron Gordon has stepped up this postseason averaging 13.4 points and 7.0 rebounds. This is a scary team with lots of contributors on the glass and on offense.
In their win against the Timberwolves in game 5, Jokic dominated as usual finishing with a triple-double recording 28 points, 17 rebounds, and 12 assists. Murray also had a huge game defensively with 35 points and 5 assists. Gordon stepped up finishinhg with 14 points and 6 rebounds. This game was super close throughout and Anthony Edwards on the Timberwolves missed a potential game-tying three pointer to send it into overtime. In the win, the Nuggets shot 40.0% from the floor and 35.3% from the three-point line.
Suns vs. Nuggets Betting Odds
Betting odds courtesy of Caesars
- Spread: Denver Nuggets -2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: 226.0 (-110)
- Moneyline: Phoenix Suns (+118), Denver Nuggets (-140)
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Suns vs. Nuggets Betting Trends
– Phoenix is 21-21-1 ATS on the road this season.
– Denver is 27-16-1 ATS at home this season.
– Phoenix is 30-26-1 ATS in conference games this season.
– Denver is 32-24-1 ATS in conference games this season.
– The Suns are 13-17-1 ATS as an underdog this season.
– The Nuggets are 34-33-1 ATS as a favorite this season.
– The Suns are 2-3 ATS this postseason.
– The Nuggets are 3-2 ATS this postseason.
Suns vs. Nuggets Prediction
This is way too low of a point total for Nikola Jokic, especially with how many points the Suns give up on defense. Yes, Jokic will have a challenge against Deandre Ayton, but in the first round he had Karl Anthony-Towns and Rudy Gobert guarding him and still managed to average 26.2 points. Plus, he is coming off a triple-double performance in his last game. Look for him to have a big game in game 1 of this series at home against a tough opponent.
Suns vs. Nuggets Prop Pick: Nikola Jokic over 25.5 points (-119).
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