The Denver Nuggets look to advance higher in the Western Playoff race when they head into Phoenix to take on the Suns. The Suns and Nuggets have split the series one a piece, each winning on home court. Oddsmakers at BetUS.com have the Suns as 6 ½-point favs over the Nuggets with the over/under set at 190. Get your NBA Pick in now at BetUS.com
The Nuggets look for their sixth straight win tonight after they beat Golden State 119-112 as 8-point favs. Kenyon Martin was the top scorer with 30pts and four other players had double-digit points on the night. J.R. Smith has drastically improved, adding 15 PPG. It’s not up to just one player; they’re working as a team. The Nuggets are the third highest scoring team averaging 109 PPG and in their last five they’ve averaged 118 PPG. They’re shooting 49% from the field and their 3-point shooting is at 39%. On defense they allow a 26th ranked 105 PPG and in their last five they’ve given up an average 107 PPG. Iverson is averaging 33pts in his last four contests against Phoenix, while Anthony is averaging 30pts in his last eight versus the Suns. The Nuggets are battling Golden State and Dallas each with 45 wins and tied at 5 ½ games back. Dallas takes on the Clippers tonight. The Nuggets are 15-21 on the road, but are 3-0 SU away from home, all during their current five-game winning streak.
The Suns just returned home after going two for two on their recent road trip. They beat New Jersey 110-104 as 6 ½-point road favs. Amare Stoudemire had 33pts and 15 rebounds, while Leandro Barbosa chipped in with 21pts. Big man Shaq has averaged 16pts and 10.0 rebounds in his last five games. The Suns offense has averaged 108 PPG in their last five and overall their good for a 2nd ranked 109 PPG. On defense they allow a high 25th ranked 105 PPG and in their last five their allowing 107 PPG. The Suns sit one game back from the Lakers in the Pacific Standings and fifth overall in the Western Playoff race, 1 ½ games back from New Orleans. Get your NBA Pick in now!
Recent Trends to Consider
- Nuggets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
- Nuggets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. Western Conference.
- Nuggets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
- Over is 4-0 in Suns last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
- Over is 6-1 in Suns last 7 games as a home favorite.
- Over is 5-1 in Suns last 6 Monday games.
- Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings
GAME: Denver Nuggets (45-28) at Phoenix Suns (49-24)
DATE/TIME: Monday, March 31 – 10:00 PM EST
LINE: BetUS TOTAL: 235
PICK: Denver +6 ½
The Bottom Line: Denver has just finished beating two of the league’s highest scoring teams while the Suns dropped two against high caliber teams. The Nuggets are fast paced and they can sink the rock from anywhere on the court. Get your NBA Pick in now at BetUS.com!
