Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets 5/1/2023 – The Phoenix Suns are all set to take on the Denver Nuggets in their second conference semifinal game. The Suns dropped their first game on the road and hope to equalize their second game. The NBA postseason betting picks are updated online as these teams clash in this exciting game. The Suns hold a slight disadvantage as they are left with six games. Phoenix must win four games while the Nuggets need to win only three. Both teams will square off at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.
| When: | Monday, May 1, 10:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | Ball Arena Denver, CO |
| TV: | TNT |
| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) April 30, 2023
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Suns | +4.5 (-112) | 227 o (-110) | +155 |  |
| Nuggets | -4.5 (-108) | 227 u (-110) | -175 | |
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Phoenix Suns Betting
The Phoenix Suns are coming into this game losing with a final score of 125-107. The Suns had Kevin Durant take the lead for his team with 29 points and 14 rebounds. Devin Booker tossed in 27 points with eight assists while Deandre Ayton scored 15 points in their loss. Phoenix struggled defensively and they continued to trail the Nuggets. Due to their poor start, the Suns were unable to do much and they only hope for a better start in this game.
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) April 30, 2023
Players to watch: Devin Booker SG 6 GP 6 GS 42.7 MIN 35.5 PTS 1.5 OR 3.3 DR 4.8 REB 6.7 AST 2.3 STL 1.2 BLK 3 TO 2.5 PF 2.2 AST/TO, Kevin Durant PF * 6 GP 6 GS 42.5 MIN 28.5 PTS 0.7 OR 8 DR 8.7 REB 5.3 AST 1 STL 1.3 BLK 3.8 TO 2.2 PF 1.4 AST/TO, Deandre Ayton C 6 GP 6 GS 33.7 MIN 15.7 PTS 2.7 OR 7.8 DR 10.5 REB 0.8 AST 0.5 STL 0.5 BLK 1.8 TO 3.2 PF 0.5 AST/TO
Denver Nuggets Betting
The Denver Nuggets exploded with their offense and did well to maintain their lead. Denver had Jamal Murray score 34 points after going 13 for 24 with his shooting attempts. Nikola Jokic was the other notable player on the team with 24 points and 19 rebounds. Aaron Gordon tossed in another 23 points after going nine for 13. The Nuggets have been incredible with their performance and they will do everything in their power to take out the Suns.
Moments like these are better at @BallArenaDenver 🏡
🎟 https://t.co/5dai9mKpL7 pic.twitter.com/HJAobqOsDF
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) May 1, 2023
Players to watch: Jamal Murray PG 6 GP 6 GS 38.2 MIN 28.3 PTS 0.5 OR 5 DR 5.5 REB 6.8 AST 1.2 STL 0.3 BLK 2.7 TO 2.3 PF 2.6 AST/TO, Nikola Jokic C 6 GP 6 GS 36.3 MIN 25.8 PTS 4.8 OR 8.7 DR 13.5 REB 8.3 AST 1 STL 0.3 BLK 2.8 TO 3.7 PF 2.9 AST/TO, Michael Porter Jr. SF 6 GP 6 GS 35 MIN 15.5 PTS 0.5 OR 6.8 DR 7.3 REB 1.3 AST 1.2 STL 0.5 BLK 0 TO 2.7 PF INF AST/TO
Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets Betting Numbers
Trends
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix are 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix’s last 5 games.
Phoenix are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
Phoenix are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against Denver.
Suns are 8-4 SU in their last 12 games against Denver.
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Phoenix’s last 12 games on the road.
Denver Nuggets
Denver are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver’s last 5 games.
Denver are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver’s last 7 games against Phoenix.
Denver are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games at home.
Denver are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games when playing at home against Phoenix.
Injuries
Phoenix Suns
No reported injuries
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
The Denver Nuggets are coming into this game after a stunning performance and they are all set to take advantage of their home court. The NBA betting odds tonight are leaning towards the Nuggets to continue their success. Sign up today to make your NBA betting prediction!
Moneyline: +155 is the ML set for the Suns in this game and the ML set for the Nuggets is -175
Spread: A spread of +4.5 (-112) is out for the Suns and a spread of -4.5 (-108) is out for the Nuggets.
TOTALs: 227 o (-110) will go over for the Suns and the same will go under for the Nuggets.
Score Prediction: 121-112 Nuggets win.
