Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets Betting Odds, AI Picks and Analysis
The NBA playoffs are near. Many teams are looking for a spot in the final effort to become the NBA champions this season. Talking about champions, the current NBA champions, the Denver Nuggets will play against the Phoenix Suns in another big matchup in the Western Conference. Let’s see the Suns vs Nuggets Betting odds.
In their last game, the Suns lost to the Thunder by a score of 118-110. The O/U line for that game was 232.5, and they were 4.5-point underdogs heading into the game.
Phoenix is currently 6th in the Western Conference with a record of 35-26. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 21-19 compared to 14-7 in non-conference games.
On the road, the Suns are 15-13 straight-up and 12-16 ATS. As the underdog, they are 5-10 straight-up and 6-9 ATS. They have lost three straight games ATS on the road.
For the season, the Suns are 27-34 on the O/U, and their games have averaged 231.5 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 224, and Phoenix has gone under the total in their last seven games.
In the Western Conference, the Suns are 2nd in the Pacific Division. As the underdog, they have a straight-up record of 5-10 and are 6-9 ATS. As the underdog, their ATS record is 6-9.
The champions want their seventh-straight victory
In their last game against the Lakers, the Nuggets won by a score of 124-114. They were favored by 1 point going into the game, giving them a 10-point win against the spread. The O/U line for the game was 230.5 points.
Denver has won six straight games and currently has a record of 42-19, which is good for 3rd place in the Western Conference of the NBA standings. Today, they are favored by 9 points and have a record of 39-13 as the favorite this season.
On average, the Nuggets’ games have finished with 224.8 points this season, which is right in line with today’s O/U line. Their games have averaged an over/under line of 227.5 points.
When looking at their ATS record, the Nuggets are 27-32 for the season and 14-14 ATS at home. Their average scoring margin at home is +9.8 points per game.
Against Western Conference teams, the Nuggets have a record of 24-13 compared to 18-6 in non-conference games. In the Western Conference, they are currently in 3rd place.
Game Information
| PHOENIX SUNS vs DENVER NUGGETS |
| Location of the Game: Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado |
| Date and Time: Tuesday, March 5th 10:00 ET |
| Reason: 2023-2024 NBA Regular Season |
| How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
These are the NBA Computer Picks for tonight’s NBA Schedule game:
| TEAM | RECORD | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
| SUNS | 35-26 | 116 | 226 | SPREAD PHO +9.5 |
MONEYLINE PHO +325 |
TOTAL OVER 224 |
| NUGGETS | 42-19 | 110 | ||||
AI Picks: Phoenix Suns 116 – Denver Nuggets 110
Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Suns +9.5 | ML Suns +325 | OVER 224
Suns vs Nuggets Betting Odds
Next, we have the NBA odds for this NBA Matchup.
Phoenix Suns Game Analysis
This season, the Suns have been one of the best free-throw shooting teams in the league, ranking 2nd in free throws made per game. Overall, they are averaging 20.4 made free throws per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, Phoenix has been slightly below average in terms of attempts, ranking 26th in the NBA. However, they have been efficient from beyond the arc, shooting 37% from three-point range (10th).
On the offensive end, the Suns are 15th in assists per game, averaging 26.5. In terms of pace, they are 15th in the league at 98.7 possessions per game.
When it comes to scoring, the Suns are giving up 114.4 points per game, which is 16th in the league. Over their last five games, they have been even stingier, allowing just 113.6 points per contest.
On the road, Phoenix’s defense has been slightly better, giving up 114.5 points per game, which is 11th in the NBA. Overall, opponents have scored more than their season average 52.5% of the time when facing the Suns.
One area where Phoenix has excelled is in blocking shots. They are fourth in the league in blocked shots per game at 6.1. They have also done a good job defending inside the arc, as they are sixth in two-point shooting percentage allowed at 53.1%.
Based on the NBA Injury Report, Devin Booker (Ankle), Damion Lee (Knee), Josh Okogie (Hip) and Nassir Little (Left Knee) are out, meanwhile, Jusuf Nurkic (Calf) could not play tonight.
Denver Nuggets Game Analysis
When it comes to scoring at home, the Nuggets are ranked 9th in the NBA with 118.5 points per game. Overall, they are 16th in scoring at 114.5 points per game. In terms of three-point shooting, Denver is 27th in the league with an average of 11.5 made threes per game.
So far this season, the Nuggets have outscored the NBA average in 47.5% of their games. In terms of pace, Denver is 29th in the league at 96.1 possessions per game. When it comes to assists, the Nuggets are 4th in the NBA with an average of 29.1 per game.
Overall, the Nuggets are 5th in the NBA in field goal percentage at 49%. In terms of free throws, Denver is 29th in the league in both attempts (20.3) and makes (15.4) per game, according to the NBA team stats.
As the Denver Nuggets get set to take on the Phoenix Suns, they will do so with the 7th best defense in the NBA, allowing just 110.3 points per game. Denver has been especially stingy from beyond the arc, ranking 2nd in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 36.1%. On the season, opponents have made fewer threes than their season average in 70.5% of their games vs. the Nuggets.
Overall, Denver is giving up 46.7% shooting from the field, which is 8th best in the league. Over their last five games, the Nuggets have been even better, ranking 11th in field goal percentage allowed at 44.7%.
On the glass, Denver is 9th in rebounds per game and 11th in blocked shots per game. They have done a good job of defending the paint, ranking 5th in two-point shooting percentage allowed at 52.5%.
Only Vlatko Cancar (Knee) is out of this game, affecting its NBA player stats.
Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets Head-to-Head
In the last five head to head matchups, the Nuggets have had the upper-hand, going 3-2. When looking back over the last ten head to head meetings between the Nuggets and Suns, the Nuggets hold the edge with an ATS record of 8-2.
In the last five head to head games between the Suns and Nuggets, the average combined point total is 232 points per game. The over/under record in these matchups is 3-2.
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