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Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns Preview & Picks – Suns To Stop Rot In NBA Playoffs

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04 May 2023
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Leigh Copson 04 May 2023
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  • Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns picks for Friday, May 5
  • Matchup gets underway at 22:00 ET at Footprint Center
  • Preview, stats & head-to-head
    Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns Preview & Picks
  • Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns Preview & Picks
  • Head To Head
  • Denver Nuggets Form
  • Phoenix Suns Form
  • Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns FAQs

Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns Preview & Picks

Phoenix are backed win their opening home game of the series.

The home team has won every meeting this season, and Phoenix have covered consistently as a small spread favorite in recent months.

  • The home team has won all 6 meetings this season
  • Phoenix are 5-2-0 ATS in their last 7 games as a -3.5 or shorter favorite
  • The Over has cashed in 7 of Phoenix’s last 10 games (1 push)
  • The Over has hit in 4 of Denver’s last 6 games

Head To Head

  • Phoenix Suns lead the all-time series 102-89
  • The 2022/23 regular season series was tied 2-2
  • Denver Nuggets lead the NBA Playoffs series 2-0
  • Denver Nuggets won 97-87 when the teams last met on May 1

Denver Nuggets Form

Denver head out on the road with a 2-0 series lead and have now won six of their last seven playoff games.

The Nuggets made a fast start to the postseason as they won their first three games of the series with Minnesota.

They won 109-80 and 122-113 at home, before heading out on the road to down the Timberwolves 120-111.

Denver failed to clinch on their travels, losing 114-108 in overtime in Game 4, but the rebounded immediately to seal a 4-1 series victory with a 112-109 at home.

The Nuggets then backed that up with a couple of home wins to start this series, beating Phoenix 125-107 and 97-87 at home.

Phoenix Suns Form

Phoenix head out on the road trailing 2-0 in the series and with a 4-3 postseason record overall.

The Suns came into the playoffs on the back of a couple of defeats, and dropped their series opener against the LA Clippers at home, 115-110.

Their response was an emphatic one though, as they reeled off four consecutive wins to seal a 4-1 series success.

Phoenix sandwiched 129-124 and 112-100 road wins over the Clippers with 123-109 and 136-130 victories at home.

The Suns’ streak was halted in the first two games of this series though, as they were beaten 125-107 and 97-87 in Denver. 

Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns FAQs

Where can I watch the Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns live stream?

You can watch the Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns live stream at ExpressVPN.

What is the Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns start time?

The Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns game is set to start at 22:00 ET.

Verdict

Denver have took control of this series, but there is one major trend that we cannot ignore.

The home team has won every meeting between the teams this season, so we are backing Phoenix to bounce back.

Best Bet: Phoenix -3.5 Spread @-111.11 at Stake.us - 4 Units
Value Bet: Over 224.5 Total Points @-111.11 at Stake.us - 2 Units
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