Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns 5/11/2023 Picks, Forecast and Predictions

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Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns 5/11/2023

Team	SP/RL	TOTAL	ML
Nuggets	+3 (-113)	226.5 o (-110)	+140
Suns	-3 (-107)	226.5 u (-110)	-160

The Denver Nuggets have won three games out of their last five played against the Phoenix Suns in this semifinals. The Nuggets are scoring an average of 115.70 points in each game with a field goal percentage of 50.21 percent. The Denver offense in this basketball season is being headed by Nikola Jokic who is putting up an average of 24.5 points in each game, along with 9.8 assists per matchup. On defense, the Nuggets are allowing opponents to score an average of 111.90 points in each game played.

"No matter what's asked of him, whether it's a new positional delegation or extra responsibilities within the offense, Bruce has accepted that role willingly."@mattbrooksnba on Bruce Brown's impact on the team 📝

— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) May 11, 2023

Players to watch: Nikola Jokic C 10 GP 10 GS 37.8 MIN 30.6 PTS 4.3 OR 8.8 DR 13.1 REB 9.5 AST 0.9 STL 0.7 BLK 3.6 TO 3.2 PF 2.6 AST/TO, Jamal Murray PG 10 GP 10 GS 38.8 MIN 25.9 PTS 0.7 OR 4.6 DR 5.3 REB 6.7 AST 1 STL 0.3 BLK 2.3 TO 2 PF 2.9 AST/TO, Michael Porter Jr. SF 10 GP 10 GS 33.7 MIN 14.9 PTS 0.5 OR 7.3 DR 7.8 REB 1.5 AST 0.9 STL 0.6 BLK 0.2 TO 2.4 PF 7.5 AST/TO.

The Phoenix Suns lost the previous game against the Denver Nuggets with a final score of 118-102. The Suns are scoring an average of 113.86 points in each game with a field goal percentage of 47.06 percent. The Phoenix offense in this NBA season is being led by Deandre Ayton who is putting up an average of 18.0 points in each game, while Chris Paul is helping 8.9 times per matchup. Defense-wise, the Suns are allowing their opponents to score an average of 112.01 points in each game played.

Whatever it takes. At all costs.

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— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) May 10, 2023

Players to watch: Devin Booker SG 10 GP 10 GS 42.3 MIN 35.9 PTS 1.2 OR 4 DR 5.2 REB 7.1 AST 1.8 STL 0.8 BLK 3 TO 3.3 PF 2.4 AST/TO, Kevin Durant PF * 10 GP 10 GS 42.9 MIN 29.6 PTS 0.7 OR 8.4 DR 9.1 REB 5.6 AST 0.9 STL 1.4 BLK 3.5 TO 2.7 PF 1.6 AST/TO, Deandre Ayton C 10 GP 10 GS 31.9 MIN 13.4 PTS 2.9 OR 6.8 DR 9.7 REB 1 AST 0.6 STL 0.7 BLK 1.7 TO 3.5 PF 0.6 AST/TO

Denver Nuggets

The total has gone OVER in 6 of Denver’s last 9 games.
Denver are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games.
Denver are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games against Phoenix.
Nuggets are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games on the road.
Denver are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Phoenix.
Denver are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 games against an opponent in the Pacific Division division.

Phoenix Suns

Phoenix are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Phoenix’s last 13 games.
Phoenix are 13-6 SU in their last 19 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix’s last 6 games against Denver.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Phoenix’s last 7 games at home.
Phoenix are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Denver.

Injuries

Denver Nuggets

Collin Gillespie PG Is out indefinitely, Leg

Phoenix Suns

Chris Paul PG Is out indefinitely, Groin
Deandre Ayton C Is probable Thursday vs Denver, Ribs

The Phoenix Suns are definitely hoping for a win here to even out the series score as of now. But, the Nuggets are already in the lead and will only swing the favor to their side even more after this game. The best NBA betting apps are expecting the Denver Nuggets to easily win in this particular matchup. Sign up today to make your NBA betting prediction!

Moneyline: +140 is the ML set for the Nuggets in this game and the ML set for the Suns is -160.

Spread: A spread of +3 (-113) is out for the Nuggets and a spread of -3 (-107) is out for the Suns.

TOTALs: 226.5 o (-110)will go over for the Nuggets and the same will go under for the Suns.

Score Prediction: 1118-114 Nuggets win.