Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns Prediction 2/8/25 NBA Picks

Phoenix Suns (25-25) vs Denver Nuggets (33-19)

Game Info: Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 9:00 pm (Footprint Center)

Betting Odds: Phoenix Suns +4 -- Over/Under: 234.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns meet Saturday in NBA action at the Footprint Center. Here’s a Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets Prediction. This article will include a Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets Pick.

Denver Nuggets Betting Preview 

The Denver Nuggets beat the Pelicans and Magic, and they play the Trail Blazers, Hornets, and Lakers next. The Denver Nuggets are averaging 121 points on 50.7 percent shooting and allowing 116.5 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 29.5 points and 12.9 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 20.4 points and 4 rebounds. Michael Porter Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Christian Braun is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 37.7 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.5 rebounds per game.

Phoenix Suns Betting Preview 

The Phoenix Suns lost to the Thunder, beat the Jazz, and they play the Grizzlies, Rockets, and Spurs next. The Phoenix Suns are averaging 113 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 114.4 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 26.9 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Devin Booker is averaging 26 points and 4 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer and Tyus Jones is grabbing 2.3 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 80.2 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.3 rebounds per game.

Why the Phoenix Suns will win

  • The Nuggets have lost each of their last four games as road favorites against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
  • The Suns have won each of their last six home games against the Nuggets following a win.
  • The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as road favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
  • The underdogs have covered the spread in 10 of the Suns' last 13 games at Footprint Center.

Why the Denver Nuggets will win

  • The Nuggets have won each of their last seven road games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
  • The Suns have lost seven of their last eight night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
  • The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against Northwest Division opponents.
  • The Nuggets have covered the spread in each of their last four games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Suns rank 29th for points in the paint per game (41.9) this season.
  • The Suns rank 28th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (12.6).
  • The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for field goal percentage this season (50.7%).
  • The Nuggets rank 30th in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (31.2).

Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets Injury Report 

Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant are questionable for the Phoenix Suns after not playing last night.

The Nuggets will be without DaRon Holmes II, Peyton Watson, Vlatko Cancar, and Russell Westbrook. Aaron Gordon, Michael Porter Jr., and Jamal Murray are questionable. 

Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets Prediction

It's hard to predict this game when you see so many players on both sides either out or questionable. It's a game you'd have to check the injury report for updates before getting involved. With that said, the Suns are on the end of a back-to-back with a game that included overtime. If Beal and Durant aren't good to go, it gives the Nuggets a serious advantage. The Nuggets continue to play winning basketball, and that includes five straight victories and three straight covers. I'd have to lean toward Nuggets and the reasonable number in this spot given the rest advantage.

Randy’s Pick Denver Nuggets -4

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