At the onset of their series, gamblers and fans believed Denver and Phoenix could be the best of the second round. So far, nothing has happened to change that assessment. The Nuggets and Suns are tied 2-2, with the series shifting back to Denver Tuesday night. At the beginning of the series, Denver was an NBA betting underdog to Phoenix. Now, that script has flipped with the Nuggets as the favorite. But the betting community sees Phoenix as a dangerous underdog with plenty of potential value.
2023 NBA Playoffs Second Round Series Phoenix Suns vs. Denver Nuggets
| Date and Time: | Tuesday, May 09, 2023, 10 P.M. ET. |
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| Location: | Ball Arena, Denver, CO. |
| TV Coverage: | TNT |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Suns | +5 (-110) | 228 (-110) | +170 |  |
| Nuggets | -5 (-110) | 228 (-110) | -200 | |
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Phoenix Suns vs. Denver Nuggets SBG Odds Overview
At the beginning of the week, Denver was the sportsbook favorite over the Suns based on home court. The series has become a three-game showdown. And Denver gets home court in games five and seven.
Phoenix Suns vs. Denver Nuggets Series Schedule
- Game 1: Nuggets 125, Suns 107
- Game 2: Nuggets 97, Suns 87
- Game 3: Suns 121, Nuggets 114
- Game 4: Suns 129, Nuggets 124
- Game 5: Tuesday at Denver, 10 p.m. ET (TNT)
- Game 6: Thursday at Phoenix, 10 p.m. ET (ESPN)
- Game 7*: Sunday, May 14 at Denver
*If necessary
Phoenix Suns Team Overview
The Phoenix finished 45-37 straight up, 43-38-1 against the spread, and 42-39 over/under the total. Late on, Phoenix has covered three out of their last five games. While the Suns have gone under the NBA betting total in one of its previous five matchups.
Pheonix has NBA metrics of 17th for scoring offense, 23rd for field goal percentage, 7th for 3-point field goal percentage, 10th for free throw percentage, and 11th for offensive rebounding. In comparison on defense, the Suns have NBA metrics of 6th for scoring defense, 6th for field goal percentage permitted, 11th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 11th for defensive rebounding.
First among Pheonix scorers is Devin Booker, with 36.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game. Also, Kevin Durant is averaging 30.0 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game. At the same time, Deandre Ayton brings 13.3 points and 9.8 rebounds per contest.
Denver Nuggets Team Overview
The Denver Nuggets finished 53-29 straight up, 45-37 against the spread, and 37-44-1 over/under the total. Late on, Denver has covered two out of their last six games. In comparison, the Nuggets have gone over the total in one of its previous five matchups.
Denver has NBA metrics of 12th for scoring offense, 1st for field goal percentage, 4th for 3-point field goal percentage, 26th for free throw percentage, and 19th for offensive rebounding. In comparison on defense, the Nuggets have NBA metrics of 8th for scoring defense, 20th for field goal percentage permitted, 3rd for 3-point field goal percentage allowed and 1st for defensive rebounding.
First among Denver scorers is Nikola Jokic with 30.8 points, 13.1 rebounds, and 9.2 assists per game. While Jamal Murray, with 26.7 points and 5.3 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per contest.
Phoenix Suns vs. Denver Nuggets SBG Free Pick
In this situation, we have an even series. And Denver’s price is excessive. Wise Guys and bargain hunters see plenty of value with the Suns. Most important of all, Phoenix brings an excellent price.
Phoenix Suns vs. Denver Nuggets SBG Best Bet: Phoenix Suns.