Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets 4/29/2023 – The NBA Western Conference semifinals are all set to get underway as the Phoenix Suns open a seven-game series against the Denver Nuggets. The Suns are coming into this series after knocking out the Los Angeles Clippers. The Suns won four games and dropped only one against the Clippers. The Denver Nuggets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves with the same 4-1 record in their last best-of-seven series. The NBA postseason betting picks are up and running with all the data and betting analysis of this exciting game.
| When: | Saturday, April 29, 8:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | Chase Center San Francisco, CA |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
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— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) April 28, 2023
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Suns | +2.5 (-110) | 224.5 o (-110) | +120 |  |
| Nuggets | -2.5 (-110) | 224.5 u (-110) | -140 | |
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Phoenix Suns Betting
The Suns dropped their first game against the Clippers but they rebounded well and won four straight. Phoenix has Devin Booker as their leader in scoring with an average of 37.2 points per game. Kevin Durant is the other notable player on the team with 28.4 points in the postseason. Deandra Ayton took the lead in rebounding with 11.2 boards while Chris Paul took the lead in assists with 8.2. The Suns are averaging 122 points per game with their offense.
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Players to watch: Devin Booker SG 5 GP 5 GS 43.2 MIN 37.2 PTS 1.4 OR 3.6 DR 5 REB 6.4 AST 2.6 STL 1 BLK 3 TO 2.8 PF 2.1 AST/TO, Kevin Durant PF * 5 GP 5 GS 43.8 MIN 28.4 PTS 0.6 OR 7 DR 7.6 REB 6.2 AST 1 STL 1 BLK 3.2 TO 2.4 PF 1.9 AST/TO, Deandre Ayton C 5 GP 5 GS 34.4 MIN 16 PTS 2.8 OR 8.4 DR 11.2 REB 0.8 AST 0.6 STL 0.6 BLK 1.8 TO 3 PF 0.4 AST/TO
Denver Nuggets Betting
The Nuggets are coming into this game after winning the first three against the Timberwolves. Denver has Jamal Murray as their postseason leader with an average of 27.4 points. Nikola Jokic is the other leader in scoring and the leader in assists with 26.2 points. Jokic is also the leader with 12.4 boards and nine assists. The Nuggets have six players averaging in double figures in scoring. As a whole team, Denver is scoring 114.4 points per game.
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Players to watch: Jamal Murray PG 5 GP 5 GS 38.4 MIN 27.2 PTS 0.4 OR 5.2 DR 5.6 REB 6.4 AST 1 STL 0.4 BLK 2.6 TO 2.4 PF 2.5 AST/TO, Nikola Jokic C 5 GP 5 GS 37 MIN 26.2 PTS 4.2 OR 8.2 DR 12.4 REB 9 AST 1.2 STL 0.4 BLK 2.8 TO 4.2 PF 3.2 AST/TO, Michael Porter Jr. SF 5 GP 5 GS 36 MIN 16.4 PTS 0.6 OR 7.6 DR 8.2 REB 1.2 AST 1 STL 0.6 BLK 0 TO 2.6 PF INF AST/TO.
Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets Betting Numbers
Trends
Phoenix Suns
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Phoenix’s last 8 games.
Phoenix are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
Phoenix are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games against Denver.
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Phoenix’s last 11 games on the road.
Phoenix are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Denver.
Phoenix are 10-3 SU in their last 13 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.”
Denver Nuggets
Denver are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Denver’s last 18 games.
Denver are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver’s last 6 games against Phoenix.
Denver are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home.
Denver are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games when playing at home against Phoenix.”
Injuries
Phoenix Suns
No Injuries Reported.
Denver Nuggets
Collin Gillespie PG Is out indefinitely, Leg
| 43-38-1 | Against the Spread | 45-37-0 |
| 42-39-1 | Straight Up | 37-44-1 |
| 113 | Points per Game | 115 |
| – | Points Allowed per Game | – |
| 46.7 | Offensive FG% | 50.4 |
| 79.3 | Offensive FT% | 75.1 |
| 37.4 | Offensive 3PT% | 37.9 |
| 46.6 | Defensive FG% | 47.8 |
| 78.6 | Defensive FT% | 77.5 |
| 35.7 | Defensive 3PT% | 34.4 |
Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets Betting Picks
This is yet another well-balanced and tough NBA postseason battle. The NBA playoff predictions are leaning toward the Denver Nuggets to win this game and cover the spread. The Nuggets are holding the upper hand at home and are all set to make it past the Suns. Take the Nuggets to win and cover Game 1 of this series. Sign up today to make your NBA betting prediction!
Moneyline: +240 is the ML set for the Suns in this game and the ML set for the Nuggets is -285.
Spread: A spread of +7 (-105) is out for the Suns and a spread of -7 (-115) is out for the Nuggets.
TOTALs: 234.5 o (-107) will go over for the Suns and the same will go under for the Nuggets.
Score Prediction: 115-110 Nuggets win.
