Two strong houses in the Western Conference faceoff in the second-round series that begins today at Ball Arena in Denver, as Denver Nuggets VS Phoenix Suns clash.
Keep reading for more information about this Nuggets VS Suns game in the 2023 NBA Playoffs, plus the NBA Predictions Tonight, odds, picks, and analysis on which team will win this clash.
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Predictions and Betting Preview For Denver Nuggets VS Phoenix Suns NBA Playoffs Game 6 Round 2
- Venue: Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado
- Date: Saturday, April 29th, 2023
- Time: 17:30 GMT
- Teams to play: Nuggets and Suns
- NBA Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 1.755
Odds by BetMGM and 1XBet.
Betting On The Denver Nuggets
Season record: 53-29
- 1XBet Spread: -3.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 1.755
- 1XBet Over/Under: Over 226.5
- BetMGM Spread: -3.5
- BetMGM Moneyline: 1.62
- BetMGM Over/Under: Under 226.5
The Denver Nuggets didn’t have much of a challenge in the first round, as they eliminated the Minnesota Timberwolves from the NBA title competition after only five games.
Jamal Murray made a Playoff comeback that boosted Denver this season, and he’s expected to maintain this form as the main source of offense for Denver. In the first round, Murray scored an average of 27.4 points per game, shooting 44.2 per cent from behind the arc.
Nikola Jokic remains the Nuggets’ No.1 weapon. An MVP award favourite, Jokic ended the first round averaging 26.2 points, 12.4 boards, and 9.0 dimes per contest while knocking down 50 per cent of his shots from the arc. Nikola can control the post, from the deep and especially with his playmaking. He’ll a problem for the Phoenix Suns, who didn’t deal with him in the first round.
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Betting on the Phoenix Suns
Regular Season Record: 45-37
- 1XBet Spread: +3.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 2.578
- 1XBet Over/Under: Under 226.5
- BetMGM Spread: +3.5
- BetMGM Moneyline: 2.35
- BetMGM Over/Under: Over 226.5
The Phoenix Suns are ready for the second round after schooling Russell Westbrook and the Los Angeles Clippers in the opening round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. They knocked out Los Angeles in five games.
Devin Booker and Kevin Durant took turns dealing with the Clippers, with Booker leading the Suns with 37.2 points per game on 60.2 per cent shooting from the floor, while Durant averaged 28.4 points on 51.8 per cent shooting from the field.
Phoenix has the power of two talented scorers (Booker and Durant) on their side, which means fans can expect Denver’s defense to be stretched thin. Not to mention Chris Paul who has the ability to create scoring spaces for his teammates.
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MatchPlug Prediction
Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic will handle the Nuggets’ offense, while Denver will win the rebounding battle too. Fans can back the Nuggets to win Game 1.
Final Prediction: Denver Nuggets Moneyline.
