At the onset of the season, the Denver Nuggets were among the top NBA betting favorites in the Western Conference. And Denver lived up to those expectations as the most consistent team in the West. As a result, the Nuggets earned the top seed in the 2023 NBA Playoffs. On the other hand, most of the regular season was a struggle for the Phoenix Suns. But once they had a full and healthy lineup, the Suns elevated to the elite class. Now Denver and Phoenix meet in what could be the best series of the playoffs.
2023 NBA Playoffs Second Round Series Denver Nuggets vs. Phoenix Suns
| Date and Time: | Saturday, April 29, 2023, TBD. |
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| Location: | Ball Arena, Denver, CO. |
| TV Coverage: | TNT |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suns | +2½ (-105) | 224½ (-105) | +120 |  |
| Nuggets | -2½ (-105) | 224½ (-105) | -140 | |
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Nuggets vs. Suns SBG Odds Overview
Wise Guys like the online betting price on the top-seed Denver Nuggets. At the same time, the casual sector has bet Phoenix up based on its late run.
Nuggets vs. Suns Series Schedule
- Game 1: Suns vs. Nuggets | Sat., April 29 | TBD, TNT
- Game 2: Suns vs. Nuggets | Mon., May 1 | TBD
- Game 3: Nuggets vs. Suns | Fri., May 5 | TBD
- Game 4: Nuggets vs. Suns | Sun., May 7 | TBD
- *Game 5: Suns vs. Nuggets | Tue., May 9 | TBD
- *Game 6: Nuggets vs. Suns | Thurs., May 11 | TBD
- *Game 7: Suns vs. Nuggets | Sun., May 14 | TBD
* if necessary
Denver Nuggets Team Overview
The Denver Nuggets finished 53-29 straight up, 45-37 against the spread, and 37-44-1 over/under the total. Late on, Denver has covered four out of their last six games. In comparison, the Nuggets have gone under the NBA betting total in two of its previous eight matchups. Concurrently, Denver was 1st in the Western Conference playoff standings. The Memphis Grizzlies were two games behind the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference playoff race.
Denver has NBA metrics of 12th for scoring offense, 1st for field goal percentage, 4th for 3-point field goal percentage, 26th for free throw percentage, and 19th for offensive rebounding. In comparison on defense, the Nuggets have NBA metrics of 8th for scoring defense, 20th for field goal percentage permitted, 3rd for 3-point field goal percentage allowed and 1st for defensive rebounding.
First among Denver scorers is Jamal Murray with 27.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game. Nikola Jokic adds 26.2 points, 12.4 rebounds, and 9.0 assists per contest. Michael Porter Jr brings 16.4 points and 8.2 rebounds per contest.
Phoenix Suns Team Overview
The Phoenix finished 45-37 straight up, 43-38-1 against the spread, and 42-39 over/under the total. Late on, Phoenix has covered three out of their last five games. While the Suns have gone over the total in four of its previous five matchups. Concurrently, Phoenix was 4th in the Western Conference playoff standings. In the Western Conference playoff race, Pheonix was eight games behind the Denver Nuggets.
Pheonix has NBA metrics of 17th for scoring offense, 23rd for field goal percentage, 7th for 3-point field goal percentage, 10th for free throw percentage, and 11th for offensive rebounding.
In comparison on defense, the Suns have NBA metrics of 6th for scoring defense, 6th for field goal percentage permitted, 11th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 11th for defensive rebounding.
First among Pheonix scorers is Devin Booker, with 37.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game. At the same time, Kevin Durant brings 28.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per outing.
Nuggets vs. Suns SBG Free Pick
In this situation, Denver is an outstanding value as a power underdog.
Nuggets vs. Suns SBG Best Bet: Denver Nuggets.