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NBA Betting Preview: Nuggets vs Suns

The Denver Nuggets meet 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.

Suns Look Value for This Matchup

We’re confident that the underdogs can either win or suffer a narrow defeat. That makes the Suns at +5 the best wager when they go up against the Nuggets and odds of -108 are available.

7 Victories for Nuggets in Previous 10 H2H Games

Denver Nuggets claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 128-112 triumph against Portland Trail Blazers at Ball Arena made it back-to-back wins. Nikola Jokic was able to drop 22 points, 14 rebounds, and 14 assists as part of an outstanding triple-double performance.

Phoenix Suns were winners last time out. It was a 120-98 home victory against Toronto Raptors at Mortgage Matchup Center. Devin Booker scored 25 points, with Jalen Green adding 20 and Collin Gillespie 16.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 130-112 win for the Nuggets at Mortgage Matchup Center when they last played the Suns. The Nuggets have triumphed in their previous four meetings against the Suns. On the head-to-head front, it has been 7 wins out of 10.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Nuggets logo Nuggets 44 28 0.611 120.8 116.4 4.4 21-13 23-15 7-5 26-16 6-4 2W
Suns logo Suns 40 32 0.556 112.2 111 1.2 23-14 17-18 10-6 25-20 5-5 1W
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Denver Nuggets – Last 10 Games

The Nuggets have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 123.0 points, 43.7 rebounds, 31.4 assists, 6.7 steals and 3.0 blocks while shooting 50.1% from the field and 79.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 118.3 points and 43.3 rebounds per contest.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 25.0 points, 12.5 rebounds and 11.6 assists, while Tim Hardaway Jr. averages 3.1 (42.5%) 3-pointers made.

Phoenix Suns – Last 10 Games

The Suns have won 5 and lost 5 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 113.7 points, 39.7 rebounds, 25.4 assists, 8.5 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 46.4% from the field and 77.4% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 110.2 points and 40.3 rebounds.

Devin Booker is averaging 29.8 points and 5.3 assists, while Oso Ighodaro has an average of 5.8 rebounds and Collin Gillespie 3.1 (40.3%) 3-pointers made.

Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns Prediction & Picks

Our Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, scoreline advice, standout player props and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

There’s the chance to back Suns to cover the +5 line in this NBA contest. Betting them on the spread seems the logical play and there is -108 now available.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of the latest injuries, while recent form also shapes our basketball picks. We combine this insight with up-to-date NBA stats for sharper predictions.

Key Nuggets vs Suns stats:

  • The +5 line has been covered by Suns in 6 consecutive games at home.
  • The +5 line has been covered by Suns in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The +5 line has been covered by Suns in 14 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The -5 line hasn’t been covered by Nuggets in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The -5 line hasn’t been covered by Nuggets in 14 of their last 20 games on the road.
  • The -5 line hasn’t been covered by Nuggets in 2 consecutive games on the road.

Suns +5 Probability

According to the top NBA betting sites, there’s a 51.8% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nikola Jokic Under 28.5 Points -123 BetMGM logo

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) has averaged 21 points in the past 5 games. We are therefore keen to back the -123 that he fails to cover this total when it comes to Player Points.

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Collin Gillespie Over 3.5 Rebounds -152 BetMGM logo

Collin Gillespie (Suns) has totaled Over 3.5 rebounds in 4 straight home games. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Player Rebounds line and there are odds of -152 available.

Latest Collin Gillespie Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Suns +5
Totals Under 234.5
Player Points Nikola Jokic Under 28.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Suns to cover the +5 spread, Under 234.5 on the total and Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) to score Under 28.5 points.

A same game parlay is a fantastic way of cheering on different selections within the same basketball game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single bet. The odds can combine to great effect.

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Correct Score Prediction

Nuggets Nuggets logo 115 - 114 Suns logo Suns

There’s every chance that this is going to be a close contest and we’ll have a play on the Nuggets enjoying a 115-114 winning scoreline. Hopefully this can go close.

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Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Make Nuggets Moneyline Favorites

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Denver Nuggets as -208 favorites for this NBA game, implying that they are 68% likely to win. For those wanting to back Phoenix Suns, you will find +176 about the underdogs.

5 is the spread and 234.5 is the total points line. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. Those that want to back Under 234.5 can find odds of -110 available.

You can find hundreds of game lines and team props for every contest, with the top betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Betting Lines & Odds
Nikola Jokic Favorite to Get Most Points

Nikola Jokic is the market leader to rack up the most points. You can back -105 that he gets Over 28.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -123.

Player Points
Player Assists
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 10.5
-137
Under 10.5
+106
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Devin Booker (Suns)
Over 6.5
+110
Under 6.5
-143
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 6.5
-141
Under 6.5
+108
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Collin Gillespie (Suns)
Over 4.5
+102
Under 4.5
-128
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Player Rebounds
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 13.5
-100
Under 13.5
-130
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Oso Ighodaro (Suns)
Over 6.5
-119
Under 6.5
-109
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Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)
Over 5.5
+107
Under 5.5
-139
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 4.5
+107
Under 4.5
-139
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Suns Have Picked Up Five Wins From Last Ten Home Games

The Suns have five wins and five losses in the last 10 home games, putting up 105.00 points on average and giving up 107.10.

The Nuggets have four wins and six losses in the last 10 games away from home, putting up 127.80 points per contest and giving up 123.00.

The Nuggets beat the Suns 130-112 in their most recent meeting at Mortgage Matchup Center. Across the previous 10 head-to-head meetings at Mortgage Matchup Center, both teams have notched five wins.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O234.5 U234.5
Phoenix Suns logo Phoenix Suns Home Stats 5-5 212.10 105.00 107.10 1 9
Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Away Stats 4-6 250.80 127.80 123.00 9 1
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O234.5 = Games Over 234.5 Points
  • U234.5 = Games Under 234.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Stats
Phoenix Suns logo Phoenix Suns Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Denver Nuggets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jamal Murray 67 34.97 1682 477 25.1 7.1 3.1 4.4 0.3 0.9
Nikola Jokic 56 34.77 1568 592 28.0 10.6 1.8 12.6 0.8 1.5
Christian Braun 36 31.97 422 105 11.7 2.9 0.9 4.9 0.3 0.7

Phoenix Suns Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Devin Booker 56 33.51 1430 331 25.5 5.9 1.9 3.9 0.3 0.8
Dillon Brooks 50 30.61 1044 88 20.9 1.8 2.3 3.7 0.2 1.0
Grayson Allen 44 29.83 756 182 17.2 4.1 3.3 3.0 0.3 1.4

Injuries & Suspensions

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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.

Previous Denver Nuggets Lineups

22 Mar NBA
Trail Blazers 112-128 Nuggets
20 Mar NBA
Raptors 115-121 Nuggets
18 Mar NBA
Nuggets 118-125 Grizzlies
17 Mar NBA
76ers 96-124 Nuggets
14 Mar NBA
Nuggets 125-127 Lakers
12 Mar NBA
Nuggets 136-131 Spurs
11 Mar NBA
Rockets 93-129 Nuggets
09 Mar NBA
Nuggets 126-129 Thunder
06 Mar NBA
Knicks 142-103 Nuggets
05 Mar NBA
Lakers 113-120 Nuggets

Previous Phoenix Suns Lineups

22 Mar NBA
Raptors 98-120 Suns
21 Mar NBA
Bucks 108-105 Suns
19 Mar NBA
Suns 100-101 Spurs
17 Mar NBA
Suns 104-116 Timberwolves
16 Mar NBA
Suns 112-120 Celtics
13 Mar NBA
Suns 115-122 Raptors
12 Mar NBA
Suns 123-108 Pacers
10 Mar NBA
Suns 129-114 Bucks
08 Mar NBA
Hornets 99-111 Suns
06 Mar NBA
Pelicans 116-118 Suns

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 47 24 0.662 114.1 107 7.1 24-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1L
Knicks 47 25 0.653 117.2 110.4 6.8 26-9 21-16 12-3 31-15 7-3 6W
Raptors 40 31 0.563 114.2 112.3 1.9 19-16 21-15 4-10 29-16 5-5 1W
76ers 39 33 0.542 115.6 116.2 -0.6 20-17 19-16 9-7 22-23 5-5 1L
Nets 17 55 0.236 106.3 115.8 -9.5 9-26 8-29 3-12 12-32 2-8 8L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 52 19 0.732 117.3 109.5 7.8 28-8 24-11 10-4 34-11 7-3 4W
Cavaliers 44 27 0.62 119 114.7 4.3 22-13 22-14 10-5 28-17 7-3 3W
Bulls 29 42 0.408 116 120.3 -4.3 18-20 11-22 4-11 17-28 4-6 1W
Bucks 29 42 0.408 110.8 116.4 -5.6 16-19 13-23 9-6 20-27 3-7 1L
Pacers 16 56 0.222 111.6 120.5 -8.9 10-25 6-31 3-10 12-33 1-9 1W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 40 32 0.556 118.3 116.4 1.9 21-16 19-16 8-6 22-21 9-1 2W
Magic 38 33 0.535 115.4 114.5 0.9 22-15 16-18 9-7 24-22 5-5 5L
Heat 38 34 0.528 120.2 117.5 2.7 23-14 15-20 7-7 22-20 5-5 5L
Hornets 37 34 0.521 116.1 112.1 4 17-17 20-17 11-5 22-22 7-3 3W
Wizards 16 55 0.225 112.5 124.1 -11.6 11-26 5-29 2-12 11-34 0-10 16L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 57 15 0.792 118.7 107.5 11.2 29-7 28-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 12W
Nuggets 44 28 0.611 120.8 116.4 4.4 21-13 23-15 7-5 26-16 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 44 28 0.611 118.4 114.5 3.9 24-13 20-15 9-7 27-21 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 36 37 0.493 115.3 117 -1.7 19-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 6-4 1W
Jazz 21 51 0.292 117.4 125.1 -7.7 13-24 8-27 1-12 11-33 3-7 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 46 26 0.639 116.4 114.9 1.5 23-12 23-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 1L
Suns 40 32 0.556 112.2 111 1.2 23-14 17-18 10-6 25-20 5-5 1W
Clippers 36 36 0.5 113.8 112.8 1 20-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 2W
Warriors 34 38 0.472 115.1 114.9 0.2 19-15 15-23 6-6 23-22 2-8 1W
Kings 19 53 0.264 111 121 -10 13-25 6-28 3-10 12-35 5-5 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 54 18 0.75 119.2 111.7 7.5 28-7 26-11 11-3 31-14 9-1 6W
Rockets 43 28 0.606 114.2 110.2 4 25-10 18-18 7-6 23-21 5-5 1L
Pelicans 25 47 0.347 115.5 119.2 -3.7 16-22 9-25 7-8 16-30 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 24 47 0.338 115.3 119.1 -3.8 13-21 11-26 6-7 19-27 1-9 3L
Mavericks 23 49 0.319 113.8 119 -5.2 14-23 9-26 4-11 12-32 2-8 4L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 52 19 0.732 117.3 109.5 7.8 28-8 24-11 10-4 34-11 7-3 4W
Celtics 47 24 0.662 114.1 107 7.1 24-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1L
Knicks 47 25 0.653 117.2 110.4 6.8 26-9 21-16 12-3 31-15 7-3 6W
Cavaliers 44 27 0.62 119 114.7 4.3 22-13 22-14 10-5 28-17 7-3 3W
Raptors 40 31 0.563 114.2 112.3 1.9 19-16 21-15 4-10 29-16 5-5 1W
Hawks 40 32 0.556 118.3 116.4 1.9 21-16 19-16 8-6 22-21 9-1 2W
76ers 39 33 0.542 115.6 116.2 -0.6 20-17 19-16 9-7 22-23 5-5 1L
Magic 38 33 0.535 115.4 114.5 0.9 22-15 16-18 9-7 24-22 5-5 5L
Heat 38 34 0.528 120.2 117.5 2.7 23-14 15-20 7-7 22-20 5-5 5L
Hornets 37 34 0.521 116.1 112.1 4 17-17 20-17 11-5 22-22 7-3 3W
Bucks 29 42 0.408 110.8 116.4 -5.6 16-19 13-23 9-6 20-27 3-7 1L
Bulls 29 42 0.408 116 120.3 -4.3 18-20 11-22 4-11 17-28 4-6 1W
Nets 17 55 0.236 106.3 115.8 -9.5 9-26 8-29 3-12 12-32 2-8 8L
Wizards 16 55 0.225 112.5 124.1 -11.6 11-26 5-29 2-12 11-34 0-10 16L
Pacers 16 56 0.222 111.6 120.5 -8.9 10-25 6-31 3-10 12-33 1-9 1W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 57 15 0.792 118.7 107.5 11.2 29-7 28-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 12W
Spurs 54 18 0.75 119.2 111.7 7.5 28-7 26-11 11-3 31-14 9-1 6W
Lakers 46 26 0.639 116.4 114.9 1.5 23-12 23-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 1L
Nuggets 44 28 0.611 120.8 116.4 4.4 21-13 23-15 7-5 26-16 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 44 28 0.611 118.4 114.5 3.9 24-13 20-15 9-7 27-21 5-5 1W
Rockets 43 28 0.606 114.2 110.2 4 25-10 18-18 7-6 23-21 5-5 1L
Suns 40 32 0.556 112.2 111 1.2 23-14 17-18 10-6 25-20 5-5 1W
Clippers 36 36 0.5 113.8 112.8 1 20-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 2W
Trail Blazers 36 37 0.493 115.3 117 -1.7 19-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 6-4 1W
Warriors 34 38 0.472 115.1 114.9 0.2 19-15 15-23 6-6 23-22 2-8 1W
Pelicans 25 47 0.347 115.5 119.2 -3.7 16-22 9-25 7-8 16-30 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 24 47 0.338 115.3 119.1 -3.8 13-21 11-26 6-7 19-27 1-9 3L
Mavericks 23 49 0.319 113.8 119 -5.2 14-23 9-26 4-11 12-32 2-8 4L
Jazz 21 51 0.292 117.4 125.1 -7.7 13-24 8-27 1-12 11-33 3-7 2L
Kings 19 53 0.264 111 121 -10 13-25 6-28 3-10 12-35 5-5 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 57 15 0.792 118.7 107.5 11.2 29-7 28-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 12W
Spurs 54 18 0.75 119.2 111.7 7.5 28-7 26-11 11-3 31-14 9-1 6W
Pistons 52 19 0.732 117.3 109.5 7.8 28-8 24-11 10-4 34-11 7-3 4W
Celtics 47 24 0.662 114.1 107 7.1 24-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1L
Knicks 47 25 0.653 117.2 110.4 6.8 26-9 21-16 12-3 31-15 7-3 6W
Lakers 46 26 0.639 116.4 114.9 1.5 23-12 23-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 1L
Cavaliers 44 27 0.62 119 114.7 4.3 22-13 22-14 10-5 28-17 7-3 3W
Nuggets 44 28 0.611 120.8 116.4 4.4 21-13 23-15 7-5 26-16 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 44 28 0.611 118.4 114.5 3.9 24-13 20-15 9-7 27-21 5-5 1W
Rockets 43 28 0.606 114.2 110.2 4 25-10 18-18 7-6 23-21 5-5 1L
Raptors 40 31 0.563 114.2 112.3 1.9 19-16 21-15 4-10 29-16 5-5 1W
Hawks 40 32 0.556 118.3 116.4 1.9 21-16 19-16 8-6 22-21 9-1 2W
Suns 40 32 0.556 112.2 111 1.2 23-14 17-18 10-6 25-20 5-5 1W
76ers 39 33 0.542 115.6 116.2 -0.6 20-17 19-16 9-7 22-23 5-5 1L
Magic 38 33 0.535 115.4 114.5 0.9 22-15 16-18 9-7 24-22 5-5 5L
Heat 38 34 0.528 120.2 117.5 2.7 23-14 15-20 7-7 22-20 5-5 5L
Hornets 37 34 0.521 116.1 112.1 4 17-17 20-17 11-5 22-22 7-3 3W
Clippers 36 36 0.5 113.8 112.8 1 20-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 2W
Trail Blazers 36 37 0.493 115.3 117 -1.7 19-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 6-4 1W
Warriors 34 38 0.472 115.1 114.9 0.2 19-15 15-23 6-6 23-22 2-8 1W
Bulls 29 42 0.408 116 120.3 -4.3 18-20 11-22 4-11 17-28 4-6 1W
Bucks 29 42 0.408 110.8 116.4 -5.6 16-19 13-23 9-6 20-27 3-7 1L
Pelicans 25 47 0.347 115.5 119.2 -3.7 16-22 9-25 7-8 16-30 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 24 47 0.338 115.3 119.1 -3.8 13-21 11-26 6-7 19-27 1-9 3L
Mavericks 23 49 0.319 113.8 119 -5.2 14-23 9-26 4-11 12-32 2-8 4L
Jazz 21 51 0.292 117.4 125.1 -7.7 13-24 8-27 1-12 11-33 3-7 2L
Kings 19 53 0.264 111 121 -10 13-25 6-28 3-10 12-35 5-5 1W
Nets 17 55 0.236 106.3 115.8 -9.5 9-26 8-29 3-12 12-32 2-8 8L
Wizards 16 55 0.225 112.5 124.1 -11.6 11-26 5-29 2-12 11-34 0-10 16L
Pacers 16 56 0.222 111.6 120.5 -8.9 10-25 6-31 3-10 12-33 1-9 1W
  • 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