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Nuggets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 3 or more days rest.

Suns are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.

Suns are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game.

Jamal Murray is the team’s second-leading scorer, averaging 20.0 points per game. This season, his field goal percentage is 63.2%. Nikola Jokic is the top scorer for the Nuggets, with an average of 24.5 points per game. So far, they have done a good job defending the 3-point arc, as teams are hitting just 34.42% of their looks from deep. On defense, the Nuggets are allowing an average of 110.41 points per game, placing them 14th in the league. In addition, they are near the bottom of the league in attempts, at just 31.2 attempts per contest. Denver has struggled with their 3-point shot this season, as they are currently ranked just 5th in 3-point shooting percentage at 37.9%. In terms of pace, Denver has been playing at one of the slower tempo’s in the league, averaging just 97.9 possessions per game. This season, the Nuggets’ offense is averaging 115.8 points per game, which is 19th in the NBA. The team’s leading scorer is Kevin Durant, with an average of 29.1 points per game. So far, they have done an excellent job defending the 3-point arc, allowing teams to hit just 33.88%.ĭevin Booker is averaging 27.8 points per game for the Suns on a field goal percentage of 49.4%. Defensively, the Suns have been one of the best units in the NBA, allowing just 107.3 points per game. In addition, they are near the bottom of the league in attempts, at just 32.6 attempts per contest. Phoenix has struggled with their 3-point shot this season, as they are currently ranked just 2nd in 3-point shooting percentage at 37.4%. Their strong production has come despite being one of the slower-paced teams in the NBA at just 98.0 possessions per game.

This year, Phoenix is the 30th-ranked scoring unit in the NBA at 113.6 points per game. Combined, they averaged 234 points in these games. In these matchups, the teams have put together an over-under mark of 3-2. This has resulted in a 3-2 ATS record for Denver. Spanning across the last 5 head-to-head matchups, the Suns and Nuggets have been competitive, with an average margin of victory sitting at just 2 points per game. So far, the two teams have split their season series, with each team at 2-2.

However, heading into the game, Phoenix was favored to win by 13.0 points, giving the Nuggets and ATS victory. In the most recent game between the two teams, the Suns picked up a 119-115 win over the Nuggets. The Denver team was not able to cover the spread as 9-point favorites. Jamal Murray led the team in scoring with 35 points. In their last outing, the Nuggets emerged victorious against the Timberwolves, winning by a score of 112-109. Going back to the last 10, they are 6-4 and 6-4 ATS. In Denver’s last 5 games, the Nuggets have a straight-up record of 4-1 while going 3-2 in those games. Currently, the team is 1st in the Western Conference. When playing at home, Denver has a mark of 34-7 and a win percentage of 83%. Heading into the game, Denver is 53-29 overall.

The Phoenix team was not able to cover the spread as 12-point favorites. Devin Booker led the team in scoring with 47 points. In their last outing, the Suns emerged victorious against the Clippers, winning by a score of 136-130. In their matchup against Denver, the Phoenix Suns have won 4 straight games and will look to push that mark to 5 in a row. Currently, the team is 4th in the Western Conference. When taking to the road, Phoenix has a mark of 17-24 and a win percentage of 41%. Heading into the game, Phoenix is 45-37 overall. Money Line: Phoenix Suns +124/-148 Notable Injuries