Nuggets vs. Suns Prediction & Odds
The top-seeded Denver Nuggets head to Phoenix to take on the #4-seed Suns on TNT Thursday night at 10:00 PM ET. Can the Suns cover the 6.5-point spread as home favorites?
The Denver Nuggets are 52-27 on the season. They are 6-4 in their last 10 games. The Nuggets are 42-36-1 ATS on the year.
The Phoenix Suns are 44-35 on the season. They’re 7-3 in their last 10 games. The Suns are 41-36-2 ATS on the year.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
581 Denver Nuggets (+6.5) at 582 Phoenix Suns (-6.5); O/U 226.5
10:00 PM ET, Thursday, April 6, 2023
Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ
Nuggets vs. Suns Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 62% of public bettors are currently backing the Suns -6.5 in this contest. Note that these numbers are subject to change, so be sure to check the link to receive the most up-to-date public betting data.
Denver Nuggets DFS Spin
Denver’s two best players, Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are both questionable for Thursday’s tilt with Phoenix. Jokic is dealing with a calf injury and Murray has a sprained right thumb. Jokic is averaging 24.8 points per game and Murray is pouring in 20 points per contest for the Nuggets this year.
If Denver is shorthanded on Thursday, Nuggets small forward Michael Porter Jr. could be the chief beneficiary. Porter is averaging 17.5 points and 5.5 rebounds for the Nuggets this season. What’s more, he’s shooting extremely well both from the field (48.8%) and the three-point line (41.6%) this year. He scored at least 20 points in 8 of his last 15 games and could be a threat to top that mark again on Thursday.
Phoenix Suns DFS Spin
Phoenix center Deandre Ayton is averaging a double-double for the season. The former #1 overall pick out of Arizona is putting up 18 points and 10 rebounds per game while shooting an efficient 58.7% from the field on the campaign. He had 22 points and 16 rebounds against the Nuggets on Christmas Day and might be in line for another solid stat line on Thursday.
Suns point guard Chris Paul is still going strong at age 37. The Wake Forest alum is averaging 13.7 points, 9 assists, and 4.2 rebounds per game for Phoenix this season. He’s averaging 19 points per game on 60.9% shooting in two games this month and might be called upon to distribute and score against Denver, which could offer some DFS value on Thursday.
Nuggets vs. Suns NBA Betting Trends
Denver is 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games playing on 1 day of rest.
Denver is 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games against Phoenix.
Phoenix is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Phoenix is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 day of rest.
Nuggets vs. Suns NBA Prediction
The Suns have been great at stringing wins together this season. Phoenix is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight-up win, and they are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following an ATS win. The Suns have also been good against the number coming off of decisive victories, as they are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following an outright win of more than 10 points. And finally, Phoenix has taken care of business lately at home against subpar road teams. The Suns are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 home games against a team with a losing road record. Phoenix has won 6 games in a row by at least 7 points, and I think they extend that streak on Thursday. I’ll lay the points with the Suns at home.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: PHOENIX SUNS -6.5