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