Denver Nuggets (51-21) vs Phoenix Suns (42-30)
Game Info: Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 10:00 pm (Ball Arena)
Betting Odds: Denver Nuggets -7 -- Over/Under: 226.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Ball Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Suns vs Nuggets prediction.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns recently beat the Hawks and 76ers while splitting two games against the Spurs. The Phoenix Suns are averaging 117.1 points on 49.6 percent shooting and allowing 114.1 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 27.6 points and 5.3 assists, while Devin Booker is averaging 27.4 points and 4.8 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer and Grayson Allen is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 38.1 percent from beyond the arc and 80.3 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.3 rebounds per game.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets recently beat the Timberwolves, Knicks, Trail Blazers and Grizzlies. The Denver Nuggets are averaging 114.8 points on 49.6 percent shooting and allowing 110 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 26.1 points and 12.3 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 20.9 points and 4.1 rebounds. Michael Porter Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Aaron Gordon is grabbing 6.5 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 76.5 percent from the free throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.
Denver Nuggets Player Facts
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope ranks 12th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.4) this season.
Phoenix Suns Player Facts
- Grayson Allen ranks 1st amongst qualified players for 3P% (47.9%) this season.
- Kevin Durant ranks 4th amongst qualified players for points per game (27.6) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nuggets rank 30th in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (30.8).
- The Nuggets rank 2nd in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (11.2).
- The Suns rank 30th in the league for Q4 points per game this season (25.1).
- The Suns rank 30th in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (33.3%).
Suns vs Nuggets prediction
I considered grabbing the points with the Suns, especially after they beat the Nuggets earlier this month in overtime. However, this line is telling me the Suns injury report is probably worse off. The Suns have a questionable Beal and Nurkic while the Nuggets have a questionable Gordon and Murray. The fact this line is 7 points tells me which side is likely going to be missing guys. Big game for both teams as the Suns are fighting to stay out of the play-in tournament and the Nuggets are looking at the top seed in the West. Check the injury report before betting. I'll still lean Nuggets and the chalk because they're at home, where they're 29-6 SU.
Randy’s Pick Denver Nuggets -7
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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