Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Saturday

NBA Betting Preview: Nuggets vs Suns

The Denver Nuggets take the court against the Phoenix Suns in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

The line makes plenty of appeal considering it’s set at +5 and our prediction is that the Suns will cover this against the Nuggets. There is -112 available for this outcome.

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Denver Nuggets have won six straight road games. Most recently, they lost 139-136 at home to San Antonio Spurs at Ball Arena. Jamal Murray poured in 37 points, with Cameron Johnson contributing 28 and Nikola Jokic adding 21.

Phoenix Suns were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 123-119 reverse against Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Collin Gillespie scored 24 points, with Devin Booker putting up 21 and Dillon Brooks contributing 19.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 133-111 win for the Nuggets at Ball Arena when they last played the Suns. The Nuggets have three straight wins against the Suns. They have won 7 of the 10 previous head-to-head meetings.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	13	5	0.722	124.5	115.2	9.3	6-3	7-2	2-1	11-4	7-3	1L
Suns	12	8	0.6	116.9	113.2	3.7	8-3	4-5	4-2	11-7	7-3	1L

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7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Nuggets are averaging 124.0 points, 45.2 rebounds, 27.8 assists, 6.5 steals and 3.7 blocks while shooting 50.6% from the field and 81.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 117.5 points and 40.4 rebounds per contest.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 32.9 points, 12.4 rebounds and 10.5 assists, while Jamal Murray averages 3.0 (43.5%) 3-pointers made.

The Suns have won 7 and lost 3 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 117.4 points, 44.9 rebounds, 23.4 assists, 11.2 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 47.5% from the field and 79.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 109.6 points and 40.9 rebounds.

Dillon Brooks is averaging 22.2 points, Mark Williams 6.9 rebounds and Devin Booker 6.5 assists, while Collin Gillespie has an average of 3.0 (46.9%) 3-pointers made.

Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns Prediction & Picks

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Game Prediction

We’re making Suns against the spread our pick for this NBA showdown. The line is favorably set at +5 and you can secure -112 that this happens.

Recent form is always part of the equation and we combine it with team news as soon as it’s available. To deliver expert basketball picks, our handicappers also analyze the latest NBA stats to ensure we’re working with the best information possible.

Key Nuggets vs Suns stats:

• The +5 line has been covered by Suns in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +5 line has been covered by Suns in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The +5 line has been covered by Suns in 2 consecutive games.
• The -5 line hasn’t been covered by Nuggets in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -5 line hasn’t been covered by Nuggets in 11 of their last 20 games on the road.

Suns +5 Probability

According to the top NBA betting sites, there’s a 52.9% likelihood of our pick landing a return. However, our analysts think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

Suns +5 @ -112 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jamal Murray Over 6.5 Assists +102

Jamal Murray (Nuggets) has covered the 6.5 assists total in 5 of the past 5 games. The line for him on the Overs has plenty of appeal, with bettors currently able to get odds of +102 for this happening.

Latest Jamal Murray Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 23.5

-114

Under 23.5

-112

Assists

Over 6.5

+102

Under 6.5

-133

Rebounds

Over 3.5

-145

Under 3.5

+110

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Nikola Jokic Under 12.5 Rebounds -123

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) has finished with Under 12.5 rebounds in 5 of the past 5 games on the road. When it comes to Player Rebounds, we’re expecting him to fall short and you can currently land odds of -123.

Latest Nikola Jokic Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 30.5

-112

Under 30.5

-114

Assists

Over 10.5

-132

Under 10.5

-100

Rebounds

Over 12.5

-108

Under 12.5

-123

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Correct Score Prediction

Nuggets 115 - 112 Suns

A close game could be on the cards. We’ll wager the Nuggets to secure a 115-112 win at massive odds and this correct score pick should hopefully be a fun one.

Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

For this NBA game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Denver Nuggets are -185 favorites to win and that means a 65% chance of landing a victory. At +154, Phoenix Suns are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

There is a spread of 5 and total points has a line of 233.5. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you’re going for Under 233.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

Whether you are wagering pre-game or in-game, the top sportsbooks let you feast on hundreds of game lines and team props. The selections are practically endless, offering an incredible range of options.

Moneyline

Nuggets

-185

Suns

+154

Point Spread

Nuggets -5

-108

Suns +5

-112

Total Points

Under 233.5

-110

Over 233.5

-110

Nikola Jokic is the market leader to land the most baskets. He is priced at -112 to score Over 30.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -114.

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 30.5

-112

Under 30.5

-114

Devin Booker (Suns)

Over 24.5

-122

Under 24.5

-105

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 23.5

-114

Under 23.5

-112

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 10.5

-132

Under 10.5

-100

Devin Booker (Suns)

Over 6.5

-114

Under 6.5

-115

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 6.5

+102

Under 6.5

-133

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 12.5

-108

Under 12.5

-123

Devin Booker (Suns)

Over 3.5

-154

Under 3.5

+118

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 3.5

-145

Under 3.5

+110

The Suns have gone 7-3 across their last 10 home games, putting up 116.90 points per contest and giving up 107.90.

The Nuggets have reeled off six consecutive victories on the road. They have gone 7-3 across their last 10 games away from home, averaging 119.50 points on offense and surrendering 116.30 on defense.

The most recent Mortgage Matchup Center meeting saw the Nuggets claim a 122-105 win over the Suns. Over the past 10 head-to-head meetings at Mortgage Matchup Center, the Suns have collected six wins, while the Nuggets have four.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O233.5	U233.5
Phoenix Suns Home Stats		7-3	224.80	116.90	107.90	2	8
Denver Nuggets Away Stats		7-3	235.80	119.50	116.30	6	4

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O233.5 = Games Over 233.5 Points
• U233.5 = Games Under 233.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Denver Nuggets Stats

Phoenix Suns Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 241.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 235.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 233.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 233.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 124.00 pts and allowed 117.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 119.50 pts and allowed 116.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 227.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 224.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 233.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 233.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 117.40 pts and allowed 109.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 116.90 pts and allowed 107.90 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.70 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.60 (40%)
• Free Throws Made: 21.80 (81.04%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.2, Offensive 12.30, Defensive 32.90
• Assists: 27.80
• Blocks: 3.70
• Steals: 6.50
• Turnovers : 13.70
• Personal Fouls: 19.50

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.80 (58%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.90 (39%)
• Free Throws Made: 21.20 (81.54%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.4, Offensive 11.20, Defensive 33.20
• Assists: 26.50
• Blocks: 3.90
• Steals: 7.00
• Turnovers : 14.60
• Personal Fouls: 19.80

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.50 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.00 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.40 (78.97%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.9, Offensive 13.60, Defensive 31.30
• Assists: 23.40
• Blocks: 4.40
• Steals: 11.20
• Turnovers : 15.90
• Personal Fouls: 22.30

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.70 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.40 (40%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.30 (79.72%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.6, Offensive 11.10, Defensive 31.50
• Assists: 25.00
• Blocks: 4.40
• Steals: 10.10
• Turnovers : 16.40
• Personal Fouls: 23.20

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Raptors	14	5	0.737	119.2	112.5	6.7	7-2	7-3	3-1	13-2	9-1	9W
Knicks	12	6	0.667	120.7	114	6.7	9-1	3-5	3-0	9-6	7-3	3W
76ers	10	8	0.556	117.3	117.6	-0.3	5-5	5-3	5-2	9-8	5-5	1W
Celtics	10	8	0.556	114.8	110.2	4.6	6-4	4-4	2-4	7-6	7-3	2W
Nets	3	15	0.167	108.9	119.4	-10.5	0-9	3-6	1-7	3-12	2-8	3L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	15	4	0.789	118.8	112.8	6	8-2	7-2	4-2	11-4	8-2	2L
Cavaliers	12	8	0.6	119	115.5	3.5	8-3	4-5	5-0	10-7	5-5	2L
Bulls	9	9	0.5	121	124.2	-3.2	6-2	3-7	1-3	6-6	3-7	2L
Bucks	8	12	0.4	115.5	118.6	-3.1	5-6	3-6	2-3	6-8	2-8	7L
Pacers	3	16	0.158	110.1	119.5	-9.4	3-6	0-10	0-4	2-8	2-8	1W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Heat	13	6	0.684	122.9	117.2	5.7	9-1	4-5	2-1	8-3	8-2	6W
Hawks	12	8	0.6	117.8	115.7	2.1	4-4	8-4	3-1	6-6	7-3	1W
Magic	12	8	0.6	119.3	114.1	5.2	7-3	5-5	3-2	9-7	8-2	2W
Hornets	5	14	0.263	115.7	120.6	-4.9	4-6	1-8	1-4	4-9	2-8	1W
Wizards	2	16	0.111	112.4	127.7	-15.3	1-6	1-10	1-2	1-12	1-9	1L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	19	1	0.95	122.2	106.3	15.9	10-0	9-1	3-1	15-1	10-0	11W
Nuggets	13	5	0.722	124.5	115.2	9.3	6-3	7-2	2-1	11-4	7-3	1L
Timberwolves	10	8	0.556	118.8	114.2	4.6	5-3	5-5	3-3	6-7	6-4	3L
Trail Blazers	8	11	0.421	118.4	121.1	-2.7	3-5	5-6	3-2	7-8	3-7	1L
Jazz	6	12	0.333	118.6	125.2	-6.6	5-5	1-7	0-4	3-9	3-7	1W

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	14	4	0.778	118.9	115.1	3.8	6-2	8-2	2-1	11-3	8-2	6W
Suns	12	8	0.6	116.9	113.2	3.7	8-3	4-5	4-2	11-7	7-3	1L
Warriors	10	10	0.5	115.1	114.5	0.6	6-2	4-8	3-1	9-6	5-5	1L
Clippers	5	14	0.263	111.9	117.9	-6	3-6	2-8	1-4	4-8	2-8	3L
Kings	5	15	0.25	112	123.3	-11.3	3-6	2-9	1-3	4-13	2-8	2L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	12	4	0.75	121.1	110.4	10.7	5-2	7-2	2-1	5-3	8-2	2W
Spurs	13	5	0.722	119.2	112.9	6.3	8-2	5-3	5-0	8-5	7-3	2W
Grizzlies	8	12	0.4	113.3	117	-3.7	4-6	4-6	4-2	7-6	4-6	2W
Mavericks	5	15	0.25	110	116.2	-6.2	4-9	1-6	1-5	2-10	2-8	3L
Pelicans	3	16	0.158	111.5	122.5	-11	2-9	1-7	1-5	1-14	1-9	1L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	15	4	0.789	118.8	112.8	6	8-2	7-2	4-2	11-4	8-2	2L
Raptors	14	5	0.737	119.2	112.5	6.7	7-2	7-3	3-1	13-2	9-1	9W
Heat	13	6	0.684	122.9	117.2	5.7	9-1	4-5	2-1	8-3	8-2	6W
Knicks	12	6	0.667	120.7	114	6.7	9-1	3-5	3-0	9-6	7-3	3W
Hawks	12	8	0.6	117.8	115.7	2.1	4-4	8-4	3-1	6-6	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	12	8	0.6	119	115.5	3.5	8-3	4-5	5-0	10-7	5-5	2L
Magic	12	8	0.6	119.3	114.1	5.2	7-3	5-5	3-2	9-7	8-2	2W
76ers	10	8	0.556	117.3	117.6	-0.3	5-5	5-3	5-2	9-8	5-5	1W
Celtics	10	8	0.556	114.8	110.2	4.6	6-4	4-4	2-4	7-6	7-3	2W
Bulls	9	9	0.5	121	124.2	-3.2	6-2	3-7	1-3	6-6	3-7	2L
Bucks	8	12	0.4	115.5	118.6	-3.1	5-6	3-6	2-3	6-8	2-8	7L
Hornets	5	14	0.263	115.7	120.6	-4.9	4-6	1-8	1-4	4-9	2-8	1W
Nets	3	15	0.167	108.9	119.4	-10.5	0-9	3-6	1-7	3-12	2-8	3L
Pacers	3	16	0.158	110.1	119.5	-9.4	3-6	0-10	0-4	2-8	2-8	1W
Wizards	2	16	0.111	112.4	127.7	-15.3	1-6	1-10	1-2	1-12	1-9	1L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	19	1	0.95	122.2	106.3	15.9	10-0	9-1	3-1	15-1	10-0	11W
Lakers	14	4	0.778	118.9	115.1	3.8	6-2	8-2	2-1	11-3	8-2	6W
Rockets	12	4	0.75	121.1	110.4	10.7	5-2	7-2	2-1	5-3	8-2	2W
Spurs	13	5	0.722	119.2	112.9	6.3	8-2	5-3	5-0	8-5	7-3	2W
Nuggets	13	5	0.722	124.5	115.2	9.3	6-3	7-2	2-1	11-4	7-3	1L
Suns	12	8	0.6	116.9	113.2	3.7	8-3	4-5	4-2	11-7	7-3	1L
Timberwolves	10	8	0.556	118.8	114.2	4.6	5-3	5-5	3-3	6-7	6-4	3L
Warriors	10	10	0.5	115.1	114.5	0.6	6-2	4-8	3-1	9-6	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	8	11	0.421	118.4	121.1	-2.7	3-5	5-6	3-2	7-8	3-7	1L
Grizzlies	8	12	0.4	113.3	117	-3.7	4-6	4-6	4-2	7-6	4-6	2W
Jazz	6	12	0.333	118.6	125.2	-6.6	5-5	1-7	0-4	3-9	3-7	1W
Clippers	5	14	0.263	111.9	117.9	-6	3-6	2-8	1-4	4-8	2-8	3L
Kings	5	15	0.25	112	123.3	-11.3	3-6	2-9	1-3	4-13	2-8	2L
Mavericks	5	15	0.25	110	116.2	-6.2	4-9	1-6	1-5	2-10	2-8	3L
Pelicans	3	16	0.158	111.5	122.5	-11	2-9	1-7	1-5	1-14	1-9	1L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	19	1	0.95	122.2	106.3	15.9	10-0	9-1	3-1	15-1	10-0	11W
Pistons	15	4	0.789	118.8	112.8	6	8-2	7-2	4-2	11-4	8-2	2L
Lakers	14	4	0.778	118.9	115.1	3.8	6-2	8-2	2-1	11-3	8-2	6W
Rockets	12	4	0.75	121.1	110.4	10.7	5-2	7-2	2-1	5-3	8-2	2W
Raptors	14	5	0.737	119.2	112.5	6.7	7-2	7-3	3-1	13-2	9-1	9W
Nuggets	13	5	0.722	124.5	115.2	9.3	6-3	7-2	2-1	11-4	7-3	1L
Spurs	13	5	0.722	119.2	112.9	6.3	8-2	5-3	5-0	8-5	7-3	2W
Heat	13	6	0.684	122.9	117.2	5.7	9-1	4-5	2-1	8-3	8-2	6W
Knicks	12	6	0.667	120.7	114	6.7	9-1	3-5	3-0	9-6	7-3	3W
Hawks	12	8	0.6	117.8	115.7	2.1	4-4	8-4	3-1	6-6	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	12	8	0.6	119	115.5	3.5	8-3	4-5	5-0	10-7	5-5	2L
Magic	12	8	0.6	119.3	114.1	5.2	7-3	5-5	3-2	9-7	8-2	2W
Suns	12	8	0.6	116.9	113.2	3.7	8-3	4-5	4-2	11-7	7-3	1L
Celtics	10	8	0.556	114.8	110.2	4.6	6-4	4-4	2-4	7-6	7-3	2W
Timberwolves	10	8	0.556	118.8	114.2	4.6	5-3	5-5	3-3	6-7	6-4	3L
76ers	10	8	0.556	117.3	117.6	-0.3	5-5	5-3	5-2	9-8	5-5	1W
Bulls	9	9	0.5	121	124.2	-3.2	6-2	3-7	1-3	6-6	3-7	2L
Warriors	10	10	0.5	115.1	114.5	0.6	6-2	4-8	3-1	9-6	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	8	11	0.421	118.4	121.1	-2.7	3-5	5-6	3-2	7-8	3-7	1L
Grizzlies	8	12	0.4	113.3	117	-3.7	4-6	4-6	4-2	7-6	4-6	2W
Bucks	8	12	0.4	115.5	118.6	-3.1	5-6	3-6	2-3	6-8	2-8	7L
Jazz	6	12	0.333	118.6	125.2	-6.6	5-5	1-7	0-4	3-9	3-7	1W
Hornets	5	14	0.263	115.7	120.6	-4.9	4-6	1-8	1-4	4-9	2-8	1W
Clippers	5	14	0.263	111.9	117.9	-6	3-6	2-8	1-4	4-8	2-8	3L
Mavericks	5	15	0.25	110	116.2	-6.2	4-9	1-6	1-5	2-10	2-8	3L
Kings	5	15	0.25	112	123.3	-11.3	3-6	2-9	1-3	4-13	2-8	2L
Nets	3	15	0.167	108.9	119.4	-10.5	0-9	3-6	1-7	3-12	2-8	3L
Pacers	3	16	0.158	110.1	119.5	-9.4	3-6	0-10	0-4	2-8	2-8	1W
Pelicans	3	16	0.158	111.5	122.5	-11	2-9	1-7	1-5	1-14	1-9	1L
Wizards	2	16	0.111	112.4	127.7	-15.3	1-6	1-10	1-2	1-12	1-9	1L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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