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Nuggets(-2.5) take on the Suns(+2.5) on Friday, 12/1/2023 @ 10:00pm EST at the Footprint Center Stadium.

Game time: December 1, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET

Venue: Footprint Center — Phoenix, AZ

Article updated Dec 1, 9:14 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

This Friday, the Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns face off at the Footprint Center as they reignite their rivalry from last season's Western Conference Semifinals. The Nuggets

Game outlook

This Friday, the Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns face off at the Footprint Center as they reignite their rivalry from last season's Western Conference Semifinals. The Nuggets are on a three-game winning streak, while the Suns have won three consecutive home games. The total estimated score is 224 points, predicting a close and exciting match. The Nuggets look to build on their 134-124 win over the Houston Rockets, while the Suns are eager to get back to winning after their seven-game streak ended with a 112-105 loss to the Toronto Raptors.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Nuggets -135 | Suns +115

Spread: Nuggets -2.5 (-110) | Suns +2.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 225.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Denver will win straight-up is 57%.

Denver Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets currently sit comfortably in second place in the Western Conference standings at 11-4, highlighted by a strong 134-124 win. Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double, Michael Porter Jr. scored 30 points, and Jamal Murray had 16 points in 22 minutes on the court. Denver executes with impressive accuracy from the field (49.12%) and beyond the arc (36.78%) and limit opponents' shooting percentage to 46.59% from the field. They average 29.42 offensive assists and 44.37 rebounds per game, respectively. Defensively, they allow 35.60% shooting from beyond the arc and 42.21 defensive rebounds per game.

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Phoenix Suns Analysis

The Phoenix Suns have recorded an 8-5 record in the Western Conference, achieving this with an impressive seven-game winning streak which came to a halt in their last matchup against the Toronto Raptors. Kevin Durant has been a dominant leader for the team with 30 points and 6 assists while Jusuf Nurkic was a key contributor when he notched 19 points, 14 rebounds, and 6 assists on efficient 8-of-12 shooting. Devin Booker is questionable for their next game as he is dealing with an ankle injury.

> Nuggets vs Suns: All Eyes on Jokic and Durant As Injury Issues Loom

The Denver Nuggets have enjoyed success in their last 10 games against the Pacific Division, and the Phoenix Suns have obtained victories in 7 of theirs. Though both teams are currently facing injury issues—Denver's Cancar and Gordon, along with Phoenix's Beal, Lee, Booker, and Allen—the spotlight will be on Nikola Jokic for the Nuggets and Kevin Durant for the Suns in determining the game's outcome. To accurately assess the situation, fans and analysts must keep an eye on the final lineups before the game. The Nuggets have an impressive record of 4 wins in their last 6 matchups against the Suns, and have covered the spread in 7 out of their last 10 games. If Devin Booker doesn't play for the Suns, the Nuggets have a good chance of covering the 2.5-point spread.

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SportsJaw Nuggets vs Suns archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Nuggets vs Suns matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Denver Nuggets-135 → -113Moved
  • Moneyline · Phoenix Suns+120 → -105Moved
  • Spread · Denver Nuggets-2.5 (-110) → -0.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Phoenix Suns+2.5 (-110) → +0.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over225 (-110) → 224.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under225 (-110) → 224.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Denver Nuggets
13-6 matchup record · 2-7-1 ATS · 4-5-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Phoenix Suns
11-7 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-12-01T14:14:52.931Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Phoenix Suns have recorded an 8-5 record in the Western Conference, achieving this with an impressive seven-game winning streak which came to a halt in their last matchup against the Toronto Raptors. Kevin Durant has been a dominant leader for the team with 30 points and 6 assists while Jusuf Nurkic was a key contributor when he notched 19 points, 14 rebounds, and 6 assists on efficient 8-of-12 shooting. Devin Booker is questionable for their next game as he is dealing with an ankle injury.

The Denver Nuggets have enjoyed success in their last 10 games against the Pacific Division, and the Phoenix Suns have obtained victories in 7 of theirs. Though both teams are currently facing injury issues—Denver's Cancar and Gordon, along with Phoenix's Beal, Lee, Booker, and Allen—the spotlight will be on Nikola Jokic for the Nuggets and Kevin Durant for the Suns in determining the game's outcome. To accurately assess the situation, fans and analysts must keep an eye on the final lineups before the game. The Nuggets have an impressive record of 4 wins in their last 6 matchups against the Suns, and have covered the spread in 7 out of their last 10 games. If Devin Booker doesn't play for the Suns, the Nuggets have a good chance of covering the 2.5-point spread.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-05-11Denver Nuggets 125 · Phoenix Suns 100
  • 2023-05-09Phoenix Suns 102 · Denver Nuggets 118
  • 2023-05-07Denver Nuggets 124 · Phoenix Suns 129
  • 2023-05-05Denver Nuggets 114 · Phoenix Suns 121
  • 2023-05-01Phoenix Suns 87 · Denver Nuggets 97
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Denver Nuggets defeated Phoenix Suns 119-111

Denver Nuggets defeated Phoenix Suns 119-111 on December 1, 2023, a 8-point decision in the series. Denver Nuggets' strongest period was the 1st quarter, when it outscored its opponent 41-30. Against SportsJaw's recorded Denver Nuggets -0.5 (-110) spread, Denver Nuggets covered, while the 230 combined points finished over the recorded total of 224.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • JamescashiolaSpread · Phoenix Suns +2.5 (-110)Loss
  • JohnmiznerTotal · Over 225 (-110)Win
  • DoclocksSpread · Phoenix Suns +2.5 (-110)Loss
  • MaddogSpread · Phoenix Suns +2.5 (-110)Loss
  • MrpinkTotal · Over 225.5 (-110)Win
  • MtgoldsteinSpread · Denver Nuggets -2.5 (-110)Win
  • SimonsaysSpread · Phoenix Suns +2.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioSpread · Phoenix Suns +3 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 224 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Phoenix Suns +3 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 224 (-110)Win
  • JohnnywalkerSpread · Denver Nuggets -2.5 (-110)Win
  • CoversSpread · Denver Nuggets -2.25 (-110)Win
  • ZwinzSpread · Phoenix Suns 0 (-110)Loss