Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns 5/5/2023 – The Denver Nuggets and the Phoenix Suns will enter their third game in their best-of-seven series. The Nuggets have already taken the lead and the NBA postseason betting picks are updated online with the latest odds and betting trends. The Nuggets will be looking forward to securing their third victory as they lead the Suns with a 2-0 record. The Suns are currently in a tight spot and they only hope to rebound and equalize this series at home. Phoenix will need to improve their overall performance if they want to win.
| When: | Friday, May 5, 10:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | Footprint Center Phoenix, AZ |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
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— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) May 5, 2023
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Nuggets | +3.5 (-108) | 224.5 o (-110) | +145 |  |
| Suns | -3.5 (-112) | 224.5 u (-110) | -165 | |
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Denver Nuggets Betting
The Denver Nuggets have Nikola Jokic as their top scorer and their leading player which has helped them to succeed. Jokic took the lead with 39 points and 16 rebounds in their last 97-87 victory against the Suns. The Nuggets had Aaron Gordon score another 16 points while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope tossed in another 14. The Nuggets shot at 47 percent from the field and they have been pretty impressive in this postseason battle.
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— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) May 5, 2023
Players to watch: Nikola Jokic C 7 GP 7 GS 37 MIN 27.7 PTS 4.6 OR 9.3 DR 13.9 REB 7.9 AST 1.1 STL 0.4 BLK 2.9 TO 3.4 PF 2.8 AST/TO, Jamal Murray PG 7 GP 7 GS 38.3 MIN 25.7 PTS 0.4 OR 4.9 DR 5.3 REB 7 AST 1 STL 0.3 BLK 2.7 TO 2 PF 2.6 AST/TO, Aaron Gordon PF 7 GP 7 GS 34.4 MIN 15.1 PTS 2.4 OR 3.6 DR 6 REB 1.4 AST 0.9 STL 0.3 BLK 1.1 TO 3.9 PF 1.3 AST/TO
Phoenix Suns Betting
The Phoenix Suns struggled in both games with their poor offensive skills. The Suns need to score fast and they need some three-pointers to help them stay ahead of the Nuggets. Devin Booker tossed in 15 points, six assists, and five boards in their last defeat. Kevin Durant was the other notable player on the squad. Deandre Ayton tossed in another 14 points, eight boards, and four assists. The Suns must improve on their offense if they want to win.
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— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) May 5, 2023
Players to watch: Devin Booker SG 7 GP 7 GS 43 MIN 35.4 PTS 1.3 OR 3.6 DR 4.9 REB 6.6 AST 2 STL 1 BLK 2.9 TO 2.7 PF 2.3 AST/TO, Kevin Durant PF * 7 GP 7 GS 42.9 MIN 27.9 PTS 0.7 OR 7.9 DR 8.6 REB 5 AST 1 STL 1.4 BLK 3.6 TO 2.4 PF 1.4 AST/TO, Deandre Ayton C 7 GP 7 GS 33.6 MIN 15.4 PTS 2.9 OR 7.3 DR 10.1 REB 1.3 AST 0.4 STL 0.6 BLK 2.1 TO 3.4 PF 0.6 AST/TO
Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns Betting Numbers
Trends
Denver Nuggets
Denver are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Denver’s last 20 games.
Denver are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games.
Denver are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games against Phoenix.
Nuggets are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games against Phoenix.
Denver are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games on the road.
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Phoenix’s last 10 games.
Phoenix are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix’s last 5 games at home.
Phoenix are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Denver.
Phoenix are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Western Conference.
Injuries
Denver Nuggets
Collin Gillespie PG Is out indefinitely, Leg
Phoenix Suns
Chris Paul PG Is out indefinitely, Groin
| 45-37-0 | Against the Spread | 43-38-1 |
| 37-44-1 | Straight Up | 42-39-1 |
| 115 | Points per Game | 113 |
| – | Points Allowed per Game | – |
| 50.4 | Offensive FG% | 46.7 |
| 75.1 | Offensive FT% | 79.3 |
| 37.9 | Offensive 3PT% | 37.4 |
| 47.8 | Defensive FG% | 46.6 |
| 77.5 | Defensive FT% | 78.6 |
| 34.4 | Defensive 3PT% | 35.7 |
Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns Betting Picks
The Suns and been on and off with their Suns in their regular season, but inconsistency in their postseason is going to bring them trouble. The postseason NBA betting picks are once again in favor of the Denver Nuggets to win and cover the spread. Sign up today to make your NBA betting prediction!
Moneyline: +145 is the ML set for the Nuggets is this game and the ML set for the Suns is -165
Spread: A spread of +3.5 (-108) is out for the Nuggets and a spread of -3.5 (-112) is out for the Suns.
TOTALs: 214.5 o (-110) will go over for the Nuggets and the same will go under for the Suns.
Score Prediction: 98-92 Nuggets win.
