The Phoenix Suns (41-35) are favored by 13.5 points as they host the Denver Nuggets (51-25) on March 31, 2023 at Footprint Center. The matchup features two of the best teams in the NBA defending against the 3-pointer. The Suns give up just 11.5 treys per game (fourth in league), and the Nuggets 11.4 (second). The over/under for the matchup is 223.5 points.
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Suns Vs Nuggets Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Suns | -13.5 | 223.5 |
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Injury Report as of March 31
Suns: None
Nuggets: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Out (Illness), Nikola Jokic: Out (Calf), Jamal Murray: Out (Injury Management), Vlatko Cancar: Probable (Ankle), Michael Porter: Out (Injury Management), Jack White: Probable (Health Protocols)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Nuggets (+13.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (223.5) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Suns Vs Nuggets Stat Rankings
| Suns Avg. (Rank) | Nuggets Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 113.6 (18th) | Points Scored | 116.4 (9th) |
| 111.7 (4th) | Points Allowed | 112.6 (9th) |
| 44.1 (10th) | Rebounds | 42.8 (19th) |
| 11.9 (5th) | Off. Rebounds | 9.9 (17th) |
| 12.2 (13th) | 3pt Made | 12.0 (16th) |
| 27.3 (3rd) | Assists | 29.2 (2nd) |
| 13.0 (11th) | Turnovers | 13.8 (19th) |
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Suns Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | 43 | 29.2 | 6.8 | 5.2 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 1.9 |
| Devin Booker | 49 | 28.2 | 4.6 | 5.4 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 2.1 |
| Deandre Ayton | 63 | 18.1 | 10.0 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| Chris Paul | 55 | 13.7 | 4.3 | 9.1 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 1.5 |
| Cameron Payne | 44 | 10.8 | 2.3 | 4.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.5 |
Nuggets Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | 64 | 16.3 | 6.5 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.9 |
| Bruce Brown | 75 | 11.1 | 4.1 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Reggie Jackson | 62 | 10.1 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.4 |
| Thomas Bryant | 58 | 9.8 | 5.7 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Jeff Green | 52 | 7.7 | 2.6 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
Betting Trends
- The Suns are 39-36-1 against the spread this season.
- Out of 76 Suns games so far this season, 37 have hit the over.
- A total of 42 times so far this season, Phoenix and its opponent have combined to score more than 223.5 points.
- The total for this game is 223.5, and that’s 1.8 points fewer than the average total in Suns games thus far this season.
- The Nuggets’ record against the spread is 40-35-1.
- Out of 76 Nuggets games so far this season, 35 have gone over the total.
- So far this season, 52 Denver’s games have featured over 223.5 points scored.
- The average total points scored in Nuggets games this year (223.5) is 5.5 points higher than the total for this matchup.
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