The Denver Nuggets (26-13) host the Phoenix Suns (22-13), Thurs, Jan 15, for some slammin jammin NBA action. The Suns lead the Nuggets 3-2 SU in their last five meetings in 2008. NBA oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Nuggets as -1 ½ point home favs over the Suns with the over/under set at 218 ½ points. Get your Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns NBA Predictions in now at Sportsbook.com
The Suns are 7-3 SU in their last ten games after their most recent 107-102 home win against the Hawks. Amare Stoudemire had 17pts, big man Shaq had 26pts and 10 rebounds and Steve Nash finished with 23pts. The Suns are 10-6 SU on the road where they’ve averaged 103.6 ppg and they’ve given up an average 102.2 ppg. They are 7-8 ATS on the road and 10-5 over/under. In their last five games they’ve averaged 112 ppg and they’ve given up an average 103.2 ppg. Shaq has found his free throw shooting increase after his dad told him to shoot like he did in his high school years; he’s now shooting 62.3% from the free throw line, his best in his whole career. No more hack a Shaq. No major injuries to announce for the Suns.
The Nuggets are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games after their most recent 99-97 home win over the Mavericks. Chauncey Billups had 23pts on the night, Nene had 20pts while Dahntay Jones finished with 16pts and five steals. The Nuggets are 15-5 SU at home where they’ve averaged 105.8 ppg and they’ve given up an average 99.8 ppg. They are 11-8-1 ATS at home and 12-8 over/under. In their last five games they’ve averaged 107.4 ppg and they’ve given up an average 100.4 ppg. Carmelo Anthony is still out with a hand injury, he’s their main points producer averaging 21.1 ppg. Chauncey Billups is next in line averaging 18.8 ppg..
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Favorite is 6-0 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
- Over is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
- Home team is 13-3 ATS in the last 16 meetings.
- Suns are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Denver.
Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns NBA Predictions
When: Thurs, Jan 15, 2009 10:30 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Denver -1 ½
Point-Spreads.com Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns NBA Predictions- Denver -1 ½
The Bottom Line: The Nuggets are gold at home, see recent trends. Go Nuggets! Get your Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns NBA Predictions in now at Sportsbook.com10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
