Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets host the Phoenix Suns in what seems to be the clash of two top contenders for the Western Conference title.
Before Betting on the Phoenix Suns vs. Denver Nuggets
The Suns have a problem, and that’s Devin Booker’s injury. He should play tonight, but we don’t know what is his current shape, and whether that groin injury left some trace on his body. The sharpshooter was out for the last few games, which immediately harmed the Suns’ performances. They lost at home to the Wizards, 113-110, and then to the Memphis Grizzlies, 125-100.
In the meantime, we saw Deandre Ayton and head coach Monty Williams going at one another during the game, and that’s another proof that the situation in Phoenix isn’t good at all. D-Book scores 28 points per game, and at this point, there isn’t a proper replacement for him on the Suns’ team, despite Chris Paul and other backcourt players trying to increase their offensive productivity.
The Denver Nuggets are doing just fine, using the shaky performance of other rivals in the West to improve their position and even take the top spot in the conference. Joker and the boys have six wins in the past seven games, the previous three all triumphs, and all at home.
After Charlotte, 119-115, the Grizzlies, 105-91, Denver was better than the Portland Trail Blazers in the last event at the Ball Arena, 120-107. Jokic had 29 points, 11 dimes and eight rebounds, keeping the high pace. The positive thing for the Nuggets is Jamal Murray’s solid performance, 25 points and 12 assists, yet he still isn’t consistent.
Phoenix Suns vs. Denver Nuggets NBA Offshore Betting Odds
| Offshore Sportsbook | Moneyline | Total | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetOnline | Suns (2.43) | Nuggets (1.61) | 226 | Suns +3.5 (1.87) | Nuggets -3.5 (1.95) |
| Bovada | Suns (2.45) | Nuggets (1.59) | 226 | Suns +3.5 (1.91) | Nuggets -3.5 (1.91) |
| BetUS | Suns (2.43) | Nuggets (1.61) | 226 | Suns +3.5 (1.87) | Nuggets -3.5 (1.95) |
| SportsBetting.ag | Suns (2.43) | Nuggets (1.61) | 226 | Suns +3.5 (1.87) | Nuggets -3.5 (1.95) |
| Pinnacle | Suns (2.40) | Nuggets (1.64) | 226 | Suns +3.5 (2.0) | Nuggets -3.5 (1.91) |
| MyBookie | Suns (2.33) | Nuggets (1.61) | 226 | Suns +3.5 (1.91) | Nuggets -3.5 (1.91) |
The Suns can’t perform at the highest level without Booker, and for the moment, they don’t have the solution for the rivals without their top scorer. That’s why we think Denver should win here and cover a 3-point spread.
