The Phoenix Suns find themselves in a 0-2 series hole against the Denver Nuggets ahead of Game 3 on Friday, May 5. Tip-off from Phoenix is scheduled for 10 pm ET while airing on ESPN. The Suns enter as 3.5-point favorites with the total set at 224.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Suns vs. Nuggets predictions, odds, and picks below.
Suns vs. Nuggets Odds
- Spread: Suns -3.5
- Total: 224.5
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, May 5
- Time: 10 pm ET
- Location: Footprint Center – Phoenix, AZ
- TV: ESPN
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Suns Betting Trends
- Suns are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
- Over is 11-4 in the last 15 meetings in Phoenix.
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Nuggets Betting Trends
- Nuggets are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Nuggets last 4 road games.
Suns vs. Nuggets Predictions
The big news heading into Game 3 is the injury status of Chris Paul, who is dealing with a groin injury. It appears that the Suns will be without their starting point guard for several games, as he will be re-evaluated in one week.
Chris Paul (groin) is expected to be re-evaluated in one week as the Suns are preparing to be without him for Games 3-5, per @ShamsCharania pic.twitter.com/SB7s76m5m1
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 2, 2023
Despite that, there’s some optimism for Phoenix to come out with energy in a near-must-win game in front of its home crowd. Paul’s absence could hinder the Suns from a defensive point of view, as his potential replacements (Cameron Payne or Damion Lee) aren’t exactly defensive stalwarts.
The Nuggets are 3-0-1 to the over in their last four road games. The Suns are 35-21-3 to the over against the Western Conference this season (62.5%), which includes 4-0-1 at home in the playoffs.
Look for another over in Game 3 on Friday.
The Pick: Over 224.5 | -110 at PointsBet