The Denver Nuggets can advance to the Western Conference Finals, as they hold a 3-2 series lead over the Phoenix Suns heading into Game 6 on Thursday, May 11.
Tip-off from Phoenix is scheduled for 10 pm ET while airing on ESPN. The Suns enter as 3-point home favorites with the total set at 226. 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
- Total: 226
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Game Info
- Date: Thursday, May 11
- Time: 10 pm ET
- Location: Footprint Center – Phoenix, AZ
- TV: ESPN
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Suns Betting Trends
- Suns are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 Conference Semifinals games.
- Over is 6-0-1 in Suns last 7 home games.
Nuggets Betting Trends
- Nuggets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games.
- Over is 5-0-1 in Nuggets last 6 road games.
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Suns vs. Nuggets Predictions
The home team has won every game in this series so far, and Phoenix will look to keep that trend alive. However, Suns PG Chris Paul will remain sidelined for this game, and big man Deandre Ayton is questionable.
Suns Game 6 injury report:
Deandre Ayton (rib contusion) is questionable
Chris Paul (left groin strain) is out
— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) May 11, 2023
The Suns needed some wild performances from Devin Booker and Kevin Durant to win those previous two home games in this series. Is it possible that both superstars pave the way for Phoenix tonight? Sure. However, the margin for error is very small for the Suns.
Take Game 6 for example. Durant had 26 points with Booker chipping in 28. It wasn’t nearly enough, as Denver ran away in the second half to a 118-102 victory.
In Game 3, the duo combined for 86 points to seal the victory. In Game 4’s win, they combined for 72. In other words, both players have to make the most of their scoring opportunities in order to have a chance against the Nuggets.
Simply put, Denver is the more well-rounded team, especially with the Suns working through a few injury situations.
Look for the Nuggets to cover the spread in this one and potentially win outright to clinch the series.
The Pick: Nuggets +3 | -110 at PointsBet