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Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns Prediction NBA Picks 12/25/24
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Phoenix Suns (14-14) vs Denver Nuggets (16-11)
December 25, 2024 at 10:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Phoenix Suns +1.5 / Denver Nuggets -1.5 — Over/Under: 226.5
The Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Footprint Center. Here’s a Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns Prediction. This article will include a Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns Pick.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets beat the Pelicans and Suns, and they play the Cavs, Pistons, and Jazz next. The Denver Nuggets are averaging 119.8 points on 49.7 percent shooting and allowing 116.3 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 30.9 points and 12.5 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 19.1 points and 4.1 rebounds. Michael Porter Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Christian Braun is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 75.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns lost to the Nuggets and Pistons, and they play the Mavericks, Warriors, and Grizzlies next. The Phoenix Suns are averaging 113.4 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 115.1 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 27.1 points and 6.7 rebounds, while Devin Booker is averaging 25.1 points and 3.7 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer and Tyus Jones is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 38.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.7 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 37.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Suns have lost each of their last nine games as underdogs.
- The Nuggets have won six of their last seven night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games.
- The road team has covered the spread in four of the last five games between the Nuggets and Suns.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Suns’ last four home games against Western Conference opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Nuggets’ last four road games against Western Conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
Phoenix Suns Player Facts
- Royce O’Neale ranks 8th amongst qualified players for 3P% (45.6%) this season.
- Mason Plumlee ranks 14th amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (12.6) this season.
Denver Nuggets Player Facts
- Michael Porter Jr. ranks 14th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for FG% (51.8%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Suns rank 29th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (85.0).
- The Suns rank 28th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (12.7).
- The Nuggets rank 30th in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (31.0).
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (25.0).
Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
I said in a previous Suns write-up that I just don’t like what I’m seeing from this squad. The Suns underachieve, they have no post presence, and they don’t defend. The Nuggets beat the Suns by 27 points a couple of days ago. The Denver Nuggets have also won 5 of the last 6 games overall. I just don’t think the Suns are a good team, and I have little confidence in them when going up against decent teams. The Suns are also 9-19 ATS on the season. I’ll lay the bucket with the Nuggets.
