The series will return to Ball Arena, where the Denver Nuggets will host the Phoenix Suns in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals on Tuesday night in the 2023 NBA Playoffs. This series is tied 2-2 after the Suns won both home games. On Sunday night, Phoenix defeated Denver 129-124. Guard Chris Paul (groin) is out for Phoenix.
Tipoff is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET at Ball Arena in Denver. Caesars Sportsbook lists Denver as the 5.5-point favorite in the latest Suns vs. Nuggets odds. The over/under for total points is set at 227.5. Before making a choice between Nuggets vs. Suns, would you like to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s time-tested computer model.
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Now the model has set its sights on Nuggets vs. Suns and his picks and NBA playoff predictions captured. You can now go to SportsLine to see the model choices. Here are several NBA bets and trends for Suns vs. nuggets:
- Suns vs. Nuggets: Nuggets -5
- suns vs. Nuggets over/under: 227.5 points
- suns vs. Nuggets money line: Nuggets -225, Suns +185
- PHO: Suns are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games on Tuesday
- DEN: Nuggets are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing over 125 points in their previous game
- suns vs. Nuggets picks: See picks on SportsLine
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Why the Nuggets can cover
Center Nikola Jokic has made a remarkable impact in this series. As a playmaker, Jokic has excellent vision of the playing field and uses his height to consistently pile up rebounds. The five-time All-Star also has such a soft touch in the paint. Jokic leads the team in points (30.8), rebounds (13.1) and assists (9.2). In Game 4, he delivered 53 points, four boards, and 11 assists.
Striker Michael Porter Jr. is a smooth three-level goalscorer in the frontcourt. Porter Jr. fight in the paint to secure the boards and will put the ball on the deck to attack the court. The Missouri product scores 14.4 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. He has recorded a double-double in two consecutive matchups. In Game 3, Porter Jr. registered 21 points, 12 rebounds and made six 3-pointers. See which team to choose here.
Why the suns can cover
Security guard Devin Booker remains almost unstoppable. Booker has been extremely efficient and possesses the offensive repertoire to score from all over the floor. The Kentucky product averages a team-high 36.8 points along with 7.4 assists per game. He has amassed more than 35 points in three consecutive games. On Sunday, Booker tallied 36 points, 12 assists and shot 14 of 18 from the field.
Guard Landry Shamet is a scoring threat from the bench. Shamet provides this group with a calm shooter on the perimeter who moves very well without the ball. In Game 4, the Wichita State product dropped a playoff-high 19 points with five 3-pointers. Guard Terrence Ross also gave them solid minutes and effort in the second unit. Ross has a good jumper and finished with eight points and two threes in his last outing. See which team to choose here.
How Nuggets vs. Suns picks
SportsLine’s model leans down on the point total and projects the teams to combine for 223 points. The model also says that one side of the spread hits almost 60% of the time. You can only get the model’s choices at SportsLine.
So who Nuggets vs. Suns? And which side of the spread hits almost 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the model that’s 71-38 on top-rated NBA picks this season, and find out.