LiontipsPhoenix vs. Denver. NBA Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Phoenix has lost its last three games in a row. On December 24, the Suns suffered a 90-117 road loss to Denver. Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant led the losing team with 23 points each. Mike Budenholzer team (14 wins and 14 losses) is in 11th place in the Western Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
Phoenix is approaching the upcoming game with a weakened roster. The game will be missed by first-team player Devin Booker and several players who are the closest replacements due to injury.
Interesting facts for betting
The Suns and Nuggets average 224 points in head-to-head meetings (statistics based on the last ten games).
Estimated composition
Royce O'Neal - Tyas Jones - Bradley Beal - Kevin Durant - Jusuf Nurkic.
Current form
Denver has won its last two out of three games. In the game on December 24, the Nuggets won all four quarters and confidently brought the game to victory. Nikola Jokic made the greatest contribution to the victory, scoring 32 points, making two rebounds and seven assists. Michael Porter recorded 24 points, Aaron Gordon - 12. Michael Malone team (16 wins and 11 losses) occupies fifth place in the West.
Disqualifications and injuries
Denver went on the road with almost its optimal roster. Only a few bench players are in the team infirmary.
Interesting facts for betting
The Nuggets average 114 points against the Suns (statistics for the last ten meetings).
Estimated composition
Jamal Murray - Christian Braun - Michael Porter - Aaron Gordon - Nikola Jokic.
Trends
Jones Total Assists Under 7.5
Jones averages 6.2 points per game.
1.87Bet Total rebounds Nurkic under 11.5
Nurkic averages 9.8 rebounds per game
1.88Tip and bets
Bookmakers' analysts consider Denver to be the clear favorite of the upcoming match. In their opinion, Phoenix will have very little chance of success. And that true. The Nuggets have been playing quite consistently this season and will almost certainly be able to make it straight to the playoffs. But the team from Arizona is definitely not going to play the role of a whipping boy and intends to put up maximum resistance to the opponent.
Our prediction is a Phoenix victory with a handicap of (+3.5) points at 1.78
Bet on total
The Suns are averaging 113.8 points, 41.6 rebounds, 28.2 assists, 7.7 steals, and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 48.6 percent from the field. Their opponents have averaged 116.5 points per game. The Nuggets are averaging 123.2 points, 45.8 rebounds, 33.6 assists, 9.5 steals, and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 52.7 percent from the field. Their opponents have averaged 117.2 points.
Our prediction is total over 232.5 points including overtime at 2.09
First half bet
Denver has won the first half in six of its last eight head-to-head games against Phoenix, and the Nuggets have won the first quarter in five of their last six games.
Our prediction is Denver to win in the first half at 1.78
