Suns vs. Nuggets Game 2 Prediction
The Suns and Nuggets cashed the over in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA playoffs but will Game 2 also turn relatively high-scoring as well? The two teams will meet at 10:00 p.m. ET on Monday night at Ball Arena.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
513 Phoenix Suns (+4.5) at 514 Denver Nuggets (-4.5); o/u 227
10:00 p.m. ET, Monday, May 1, 2023
Ball Arena, Denver, CO
TV: TNT
Suns vs. Nuggets Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 56% of public bettors are currently backing the Nuggets when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Phoenix Suns DFS Spin
Deandre Ayton made seven of his 11 shots from the field in Saturday’s 125-107 loss to Denver, finishing with 14 points, seven rebounds, and one assist in 30 minutes. Ayton may have shot better than 50% from the field in Game 1, but his impact was muted. Nikola Jokic grabbed 19 rebounds and dished out five assists for the winners, while Ayton failed to record a steal or blocked shot. Phoenix will need him to be a more active presence in the middle moving forward, with Game 2 set for Monday night. Chris Paul will also need to step up, as he accounted for 11 points, five assists, one steal, and one 3-pointer in 32 minutes.
Denver Nuggets DFS Spin
Nikola Jokic played 33 minutes in Saturday’s 125-107 win over the Suns, accumulating 24 points (9-of-21 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), 19 rebounds, five assists, and one 3-pointer. Jokic did most of his work in the paint during Game 1, with 19 of his 21 field goal attempts coming from that part of the court. He didn’t convert at a particularly high rate, but the two-time MVP made up for that by grabbing a game-high 19 rebounds. And Denver, which has struggled in the past when Jokic rests, pulled away during the second quarter when he was on the bench. With Jokic shooting 47.5% from the field during the Nuggets’ six-game series with the Timberwolves, one would assume that he won’t shoot as poorly as he did in Saturday’s Game 1. He’ll look to bounce back in Game 2 Monday night.
Suns vs. Nuggets NBA Playoff Betting Trends
Suns are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings
Suns are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Denver
Suns are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 road games
Nuggets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games
Nuggets are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall
Suns vs. Nuggets NBA Playoff Prediction:
The over is 5-2 in the last seven meetings between these two teams and is 4-1 in the last five meetings at Ball Arena. The over is also 9-2-1 in the Suns’ last 12 road games, is 11-4 in their last 15 games versus a team with a winning record and is 12-4-1 in their last 17 road games versus a team with a home winning percentage of greater than .600. On the other side, the over is 4-0-1 in the Nuggets’ last five games overall, is 3-1-1 in their last five games coming off an ATS win and is 5-1 in their last six games versus a team with a winning record.
NBA BETTING PLAYOFFS PREDICTION: SUNS/NUGGETS OVER 227
