Two high scoring offenses get set to do battle tonight when the Phoenix Suns (38-31) host the Denver Nuggets (45-25). The Suns are 8-0 SU against the Nuggets on home court. NBA oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Suns as -3.5 point home favs over the Nuggets with the over/under set at 236.5 points. Get your Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets Free NBA Pick in now at Sportsbook.com
The Nuggets recently beat the Warriors 116-105 at home. Their top scorers on the night were J.R. Smith with 40pts, while Carmelo Anthony added 20pts and Nene finished with 11pts. J.R. Smith has been a major contributor during their six game win streak, scoring 21.6ppg, 7.2 more than his season average, and shooting 47.4 percent from 3-point range. Carmelo Anthony has been struggling from the field, he shot 6-of-16 from the field, the third time in four games he's made 37.5 percent or worse. Nuggets forward Nene is averaging 18.5 points and 14.5 rebounds versus Phoenix this season. The Nuggets are 18-17 SU on the road where they average 100.8 ppg and give up an average 101 ppg. They are 1-4 SU in their last five road games where they’ve averaged 99.4 ppg and given up an average 104 ppg. Denver owns a one-game lead over Portland in the division and will be going for its season-best sixth consecutive victory tonight.
The Suns recently beat the Warriors 128-96 at home. Their top producers on the night were Jason Richardson with 35pts, while Steve Nash added 17pts and Shaq finished with 13pts 10 rebounds. Shaq has averaged 16.3 points and 13.0 rebounds in his previous four games against the Nuggets. Steve Nash has 13 double-doubles in his last 17 games versus Denver, averaging 18.5 points with 11.1 assists during that stretch. The Suns are 22-13 SU at home where they average 111.3 ppg and give up an average 105.4 ppg. They are 3-2 SU in their last five home games where they’ve averaged 117.6 ppg and given up an average 109.6 ppg. The Suns have won a season-best four in a row to keep pressure on Dallas, which holds a 3 1/2-game lead for the final playoff spot.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Favorite is 7-0 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
- Over is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings.
- Home team is 20-8 ATS in the last 28 meetings.
- Nuggets are 0-5 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Phoenix.
- Suns are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
- Suns are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game.
- Suns are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets Free NBA Pick
When: Mon, Mar 23, 2009 10:00 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Suns -3.5
Point-Spreads.com Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets Free NBA Pick
The Bottom Line: The Suns are winning at home and they’re up against a struggling Denver road team. Go Suns! Get your Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets Free NBA Pick in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
