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Nuggets vs. Suns Predictions & Odds For Game 1 (Saturday 4/29)

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Last updated: April 30, 2023

Michael Porter Jr. #1 of the Denver Nuggets looks on prior to the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on April 04, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

The second round is here, and we have an outstanding Western Conference matchup between the Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns. Game 1 of this series will be played in Denver on Saturday, April 29. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 pm ET while airing on TNT. The Nuggets enter as 2.5-point favorites with the total set at 225. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Nuggets vs. Suns predictions and odds for Game 1 below.

Nuggets vs. Suns Odds

  • Spread: Nuggets -2.5
  • Total: 225

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Game Info

  • Date: Saturday, April 29
  • Time: 8:30 pm  ET
  • Location: Ball Arena – Denver, CO
  • TV: TNT

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Nuggets Betting Trends

  • Nuggets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
  • Over is 3-0-1 in Nuggets last 4 overall.

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Suns Betting Trends

  • Suns are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.
  • Over is 6-1-1 in Suns last 8 overall.

Nuggets vs. Suns Predictions

This is going to be a fun series between a pair of heavyweight contenders.

The Nuggets and Suns split the regular season series 2-2, as every home team won.

There’s not much separating these two sides, but the Nuggets feel like a finished product at the moment. The Suns are still figuring things out with Kevin Durant in the mix.

Denver has been incredible at home this season, going 26-16-1 against the spread. That’s a healthy 62.8% cover rate that includes a 23-16-1 ATS record (59%) as a home favorite.

The Suns have the potential to get hot with Durant and Devin Booker playing well, but it would take an extremely productive outing to will the Suns to a Game 1 road victory.

Simply put, the Nuggets are a deeper team with a more proven track record playing at home. Let’s take them to win Game 1 and cover the spread.

The Pick: Nuggets -2.5 | -110 at PointsBet

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