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Denver Nuggets favored to extend winning streak against struggling Phoenix Suns

The Denver Nuggets (33-19) are set to take on the Phoenix Suns (25-25) in a highly anticipated matchup on Saturday. Denver, winners of their last five games, will be facing a Phoenix team on a three-game losing streak. Nikola Jokic's impressive performance in their recent win against the Orlando Magic has the Nuggets in a strong position. However, the Suns will be looking to bounce back from their recent loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Both teams are vying for playoff spots in the competitive Western Conference. Denver will be missing key players, while Phoenix has some players listed as game-time decisions. The Nuggets are currently the betting favorite, with a -4 opening line that has not moved. Be sure to read our detailed prediction for this exciting matchup and take advantage of our free NBA picks. Good luck!

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Nuggets -175 | Suns +155
• Spread: Nuggets -4 (-110) | Suns +4 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 237.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Denver will win straight-up is 64%.

Denver vs Phoenix Stats

Denver Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets have an impressive offensive performance, averaging 120.9 points per game with a 50.7% shooting percentage. Defensively, they allow an average of 115.9 points per game, with opponents shooting 46.4%. Nikola Jokic leads the team in scoring, rebounding, and assists, averaging a triple double. The Nuggets have a power ranking of 8, ranking 3rd in offense and 24th in defense. Overall, they have a record of 33-19 this season.

Phoenix Suns Analysis

The Phoenix Suns have an average of 113.0 points per game on offense and allow an average of 114.4 points per game on defense. They shoot 47.6% overall and 37.8% from three-point territory, while their defense allows opponents to shoot 46.3% overall and 35.8% from 3-point territory. Kevin Durant leads the team in scoring with 26.9 points per game, followed by Devin Booker with 26.0 points per game. Booker also leads in assists with 6.6 per game, while Mason Plumlee averages 6.4 rebounds per contest. The team averages 27.3 assists per game, with Bradley Beal leading in steals and Durant in blocked shots. Despite their offensive prowess, the Suns are ranked 20th in defense and have a power ranking of 25 with a record of 25-25.

Nikola Jokic Leads Denver Nuggets to Success Despite Injuries, Phoenix Suns Struggle to Stay Competitive in Western Conference

Despite various injuries, the Denver Nuggets have maintained a strong performance thanks in large part to their standout player, Nikola Jokic. Despite ongoing minor injuries, Jamal Murray has been impressively averaging over 20 points per game. Meanwhile, Phoenix faced challenges in trading players like Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, ultimately only managing to trade Jusuf Nurkic. As the Suns strive to stay competitive in the Western Conference playoff race, they currently hold the 9th spot by a slim half-game margin over the 11th-place team. Phoenix will have a tough weekend ahead, facing Utah on Friday and Denver on Saturday, providing them with a slight disadvantage despite being at home for both games.

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