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The Denver Nuggets (52-27, 19-20 Away) clinched the #1 seed within the Western Convention with a Memphis Grizzlies loss in opposition to the Pelicans final evening. In addition they misplaced 3 of their final 5 video games. The Nuggets have three common season video games to go earlier than the playoffs, and most of their starters might be out for tonight’s sport. The Phoenix Suns (44-35, 23-14, 27-12 Dwelling) clinched a playoff spot, and are at the moment the 4th seed within the Western Convention. With Kevin Durant again within the lineup, the Suns gained their final 5 straight. These two groups will play tonight at 10 PM EDT, positioned at Footprint Middle in Phoenix, Arizona. The matchup will air on TNT. In case you are in search of the most effective betting odds, right here is info to know:
*All traces are taken from Draft Kings*
Cash Line
Nuggets: +500Phoenix: -675
Over/Underneath: 222.5
Nuggets: -110Phoenix: -110
Unfold:
Nuggets: +12 (-110)Phoenix: -12 (-110)
Nuggets are 2-1 vs. Suns this season.
For this sport, Denver was favored -4, and the Over/Underneath was 229. Denver secured the cash line, the Suns lined the unfold, and this sport hit the OVER at 253 factors.
Though Phoenix outshot the Nuggets 48.6 p.c to 36.1 p.c from three-point, the Nuggets outrebounded them, shot higher from the free throw line, and had extra factors within the paint. It was an thrilling extra time sport, led by former MVP Nikola Jokic, who had one other triple double. Phoenix star Devin Booker didn’t play any minutes after coming back from a groin harm.
January eleventh, 2023- Nuggets Win 126-97 (Nuggets Dwelling)Going into this sport, Denver was favored -14, and the Over/Underneath was 227. Denver secured the cash line, lined the unfold, and this sport hit the UNDER at 223 factors.
The Suns have been with out star gamers Chris Paul, Devin Booker, and Deandre Ayton. Though the Suns outrebounded the Nuggets 44-38, they couldn’t safe the win. The Suns have been held to twenty-eight p.c three-point capturing and have been outscored within the paint 52-60. Total, the Nuggets have been the more healthy group, and shot 44.1 p.c from the sphere. On the Nuggets aspect, Jokic had assist from his teammates. Though Nikola added 21 factors and 18 rebounds, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, Jamal Murray, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope all added factors in double digits. On the Suns aspect, Torrey Craig led the best way with 16 factors.
March thirty first, 2023- Suns Win 100-93 (Suns Dwelling)The Phoenix Suns have been closely favored by -13.5, and the Over/Underneath was 223.5 Phoenix secured the cash line, Denver lined the unfold, and this sport hit the UNDER at 193. factors.
The Nuggets entered this sport with out their star Nikola Jokic. As well as, Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. have been out for this sport. This Suns group appeared vastly totally different since they traded for star Kevin Durant on the NBA Commerce Deadline. Denver was held to 23 p.c on three-point capturing, and struggled from the free-throw line at 55.5 p.c. Even with out Jokic, the Nuggets outscored the Suns 62-36 within the paint. The distinction maker was made free-throws on this sport. Aaron Gordon led the best way for the Nuggets with 26 factors and eight rebounds. Each Kevin Durant and Devin Booker mixed for 57 whole factors for the suns.
Harm Report
Denver NuggetsSF Michael Porter Jr. (Uncertain)PF Aaron Gordon (Uncertain)SG Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Uncertain)C Nikola Jokic (OUT)Pg Jamal Murray (OUT)
Denver Nuggets final 10 video games + Stats
The Nuggets are 6-4 of their final 10 video games. Their wins got here in opposition to Detroit, Brooklyn, Washington, Milwaukee, Philadelphia, and Golden State. Their 4 losses got here in opposition to the Knicks, Pelicans, Suns, and the Rockets.
The Denver Nuggets rank eighth in opponents factors per sport at 112.5. They rank twelfth in factors per sport at 115.9, and 2nd within the league in assists (28.9)
Phoenix Suns final 10 video games + Stats
The Phoenix Suns are 7-3 of their final 10 video games. The Suns wins got here in opposition to Orlando, Philadelphia, Utah, Minnesota, Denver, Oklahoma Metropolis, and San Antonio. Their solely three losses got here in opposition to the Thunder, Lakers, and Kings.
The Suns rank 4th in opponents factors per sport at 111.3. As well as, they rank seventeenth in factors per sport at 113.7, and 4th within the league in assists (27.3)
Key Gamers
Denver Nuggets With Michael Porter Jr., Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Aaron Gordon out tonight, the Nuggets might be with out their core 4. Guard Reggie Jackson is averaging solely 6.5 factors per sport in his two video games in opposition to Phoenix this season. Search for Bruce Brown, and Jeff Inexperienced to place in some work tonight.
Phoenix SunsKevin Durant
Kevin Durant is averaging 30 points-per sport, 4 rebounds, on 66.7 p.c three-point capturing, and 73 p.c from the sphere in opposition to the Nuggets this season. With the season ending quickly, there are many scoring choices with Booker, Paul, and Ayton on the weak and powerful aspect of the ball. Nevertheless, Chris Paul and Booker struggled of their video games in opposition to Denver this season.
Deandre AytonIn Ayton’s 2 video games in opposition to Denver, he’s averaging 15 factors per sport, 13 rebounds, one hundred pc from the three-point, and 45 p.c from the sphere. With Aaron Gordon and Jokic out, I anticipate Ayton to dominate within the paint and on the glass.
Key Stats
• Denver averages 115.9 factors per sport
• Phoenix averages 113.7 factors per sport
• Denver ranks eighth in factors allowed with 112.5 opponents factors per sport.
• Phoenix ranks 4th in factors allowed with 111.3 opponents factors per sport.
• Denver ranks twenty second in rebounds per sport with 43.
• Phoenix ranks eleventh in rebounds per sport with 44.3.
• Denver ranks sixth in level differential at + 3.3.
• Phoenix ranks ninth in level differential at +2.3
• Denver ranks 18th in blocked photographs with 3.3 per sport.
• Phoenix ranks eighth in blocked photographs with 4.5 per sport.
• Denver averages 38.1 p.c from the 3-point, whereas Phoenix averages 37.5 from the 3-point.
LAST 10 GAMES + GAME PREDICTION
SPREAD: Suns
–Phoenix lined the unfold in 5 of their final 10 video games.
– Denver lined the unfold in 6 of their final 10 video games.
–Phoenix has a 41-36-2 document ATS this season.
–Denver has a 42-36-1 document ATS this season.
–Phoenix is 21-17-1 in HOME video games ATS this season.
–Denver is 18-21-0 in AWAY video games ATS this season.
MONEY LINE: Suns
– Phoenix gained the Cash Line 7 out of their final 10 video games
–Denver gained the Cash Line 6 of their final 10 video games.
OVER/UNDER- Underneath
–Phoenix Avg +/- vs O/U Line: -1.3
–Denver Avg +/- vs O/U Line: -1.53
–Phoenix Total O/U Document: 39-38-2
–Denver O/U Document: 36-42-1
–Phoenix hit the OVER 6 occasions of their final 10 video games
–Denver hit the UNDER IN THEIR LAST 10 GAMES.
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