Suns Host Nuggets Thursday, April 6, 2023 – Latest Odds and Predictions

At the onset of the season, expectations were high for Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets.  Denver lived up to NBA betting future market confidence, but Phoenix did not.  The first half of the season action saw the Suns deal with ownership controversy and injuries.  Those issues have been resolved.  And as the 2023 NBA Playoffs beckon, the Suns are playing their best basketball of the season.  Phoenix could prove to be the dark horse it was in 2020 when it won the Western Conference championship.  Meanwhile, Denver is going to have a serious look at its first NBA Finals appearance.  

Nuggets vs. Suns CashBet Wagering Analysis

On this occasion, sportsbook odds betting action will split along traditional sides.  Wise Guys will prefer the powerful Nuggets on the road at a bargain price.  In comparison, the casual sector will lean towards the resurgent Suns on their home court.

Denver Attempts to Clinch top Seed in West  

The Denver Nuggets have covered four out of their last six games.  Additionally, the Nuggets have gone under the Betting on NBA total in eight of its previous nine matchups.  As a result, the Nuggets are 10^th straight up, 1^st against the spread, and 2^nd over/under the total.  Denver is 1st in the Western Conference playoff standings.  Denver is two games ahead of the Memphis Grizzlies in the X Conference playoff race.

Overall, Denver ranks 10^th for scoring offense, 1^st for field goal percentage, 2^nd for 3-point field goal percentage, 26^th for free throw percentage, and 19^th for offensive rebounding.  At the same time, Denver ranks 9^th for scoring defense, 20^th for field goal percentage permitted, 3^rd for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 1^st for defensive rebounding.

Nikola Jokic leads the Nuggets with 24.9 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 9.9 assists per game.  Also, Jamal Murray adds 20.2 points and 6.2 assists per game.

Suns Rising at the Right Moment

The Phoenix Suns have covered three out of their last 11 games.  Additionally, the Suns have gone under the pro basketball betting total in three of its previous four matchups.  As a result, the Suns are 42-35 straight up, 40-36-1 against the spread, and 38-38-1 over/under the total.  Phoenix is 4^th in the Western Conference playoff standings.  Phoenix is nine games behind the Nuggets in the Western Conference playoff race.

Overall, Phoenix ranks 18^th for scoring offense, 23^rd for field goal percentage, 7^th for 3-point field goal percentage, 9^th for free throw percentage, and 9^th for offensive rebounding.  At the same time, the Suns rank 4^th for scoring defense, 6^th for field goal percentage permitted, 12^th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 13^th for defensive rebounding.

Devin Booker leads the Suns with 28.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game.  Also, Deandre Ayton adds 18.0 points and 10.0 rebounds per game.

Nuggets vs. Suns CashBet Free Pick  

Overall, in this head-to-head NBA gambling series, the Suns have covered seven of their last ten meetings with the Suns.  And four of those seven games went over the total.  Specifically, at Phoenix, Denver has done better.  The Nuggets have covered their last two visits to the Footprint Center.  And both of those games went under the total.

Additionally, the Nuggets have covered eight of their last 12 away games.  Denver went under the total in five of its last six road tilts.  By contrast, the Suns failed to cover four of their most recent six home games.  Three of their last five at home went under the total.

Denver will get a price break on the road.  Also, the Suns are a quality road team, which will keep the Nuggets’ price down.  As mentioned earlier, the Suns are playing better, but their board value has not kept pace.

Nuggets vs. Suns CashBet Best Bet

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