The Phoenix Suns (29-33) travel to face off against the Denver Nuggets (40-22) on Friday, March 7th. This game will be played at Ball Arena in Denver and televised on ESPN. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 10:00 ET.

Suns vs Nuggets

The Suns Are Coming Off A Win

The Suns improved to 29-33 on the season with a 119-117 win over the Clippers on Tuesday. Phoenix, who were +2.5 point underdogs at home, covered the spread with the win. The game’s total points of 236 exceeded the over/under line of 223.5 by 12.5 points.

After falling behind 95-76 going into the 4th quarter, Phoenix mounted a comeback by outscoring the Clippers 43-22 in the final period. A key 12-0 run helped the Suns close the gap from 95-74 to 95-86, setting the stage for their comeback.

The Nuggets Are Coming Off A Win

The Nuggets improved to 40-22 on the season with a 116-110 win over the Kings on Wednesday. Denver was favored by 8.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, while the total score of 226 points fell short of the 235-point over/under line.

Denver rallied from a 42-29 first-quarter deficit, gradually closing the gap over the next two quarters. They entered the 4th quarter down 93-84 but dominated the final period, outscoring Sacramento 32-17 to secure the win.

Suns Offense Breakdown

Kevin Durant’s 19-point fourth quarter propelled the Suns to a 119-117 win over the Clippers, finishing with a game-high 34 points and 7 rebounds. Devin Booker added 17 points and 8 assists, while Nick Richards contributed 16 points on 80% shooting.

Phoenix connected on 14 threes at a 41.2% clip, shooting 51.2% overall from the field. Mason Plumlee and Royce O’Neale each scored 6 points in the opening and final quarters.

Nuggets Offense Breakdown

Russell Westbrook led the Nuggets with 25 points and 4 threes in their 116-110 win over the Kings, shooting 50% from the field and 57.1% from deep. Jamal Murray added 24 points, despite shooting 40% overall and 33.3% from three, while Nikola Jokić contributed 22 points and 15 rebounds, hitting 50% of his shots.

As a team, Denver shot 46% from the field and 34.3% from three, making 12 threes in the game. Westbrook was key in the 4th quarter, scoring 12 points, while Murray added 9 in the final period.

Suns Team Defense

Despite a rough 2nd quarter where the Suns gave up 41 points, they tightened up defensively in the 4th, allowing just 22 points to help secure the win. Overall, Phoenix allowed 117 points on 51% shooting from the field.

The Suns did a great job defending the three, holding the Clippers to just 8 made threes on 26% shooting. They also limited offensive rebounds, giving up only 7, while recording 5 steals and 3 blocks.

Nuggets Team Defense

Despite giving up 41 points in the 2nd quarter, the Suns tightened up their defense in the 4th, allowing just 22 points to secure the win. Overall, they allowed 117 points on 51% shooting from the field.

Phoenix did an excellent job defending the three, holding the Clippers to 26% shooting with only 8 made threes. They also gave up 27 free throws, with the Clippers converting 23 of them. The Suns finished with 5 steals and 3 blocks.

Suns vs Nuggets Trends

• Across the Suns last ten road games, the team averaged 117 points per game while allowing 121. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 4-6, while going 3-7 straight-up.
• Across their three previous home games, Denver has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 116 points per game.
• The last ten games that Phoenix was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 2-8 straight up.
• Through their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Nuggets have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 1-2.

Suns vs Nuggets Prediction

As the underdogs with a spread of +7.5, we recommend going with the Suns on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 237.5 and our model has the Suns and Nuggets finishing with a combined 248 points. Our pick is to take the over.

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