Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 27/03/2024, 07:16  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 27/03/2024 at 14:00 in NBA Prediction

The Phoenix Suns will seek to get back to winning ways when they travel to play the Denver Nuggets next. They are currently eighth in the West standings, a conference that the Nuggets lead. The Nuggets have a half-game cushion at the top in the West. They have been the best team in the league since the All-Star break winning 15 of 17 matches. This has allowed them to ascend to the top in the West. One of their two losses however in this period came against the Suns earlier in March. They were undone 117-107 at home in OT. Mike Malone’s men, who have compiled a 51-21 record, will be out for revenge. A win here will see them claim this regular series 2-1. The Nuggets defeated the Blazers 128-103 last time out. Nikola Jokic scored 29 points but has been listed as ‘Questionable’ for this game. Michael Porter Jr. and Aaron Gordon are also doubtful to play. The Nuggets have averaged 118.3 points over their last three fixtures.

The Suns are coming off a disappointing loss to the lowly-ranked Spurs. Frank Vogel’s men were defeated 104-102 in the second game of a back-to-back with the Texas outfit. They had won the first game emphatically by 25 points but switched off in the second fixture. The loss cost them dearly. It not only snapped a three-match winning run but led them to tumble right back into the play-in places. The race for automatic playoff qualification in the West has intensified as the regular season nears a close. Phoenix, who have a 42-30 record, are now one game back on the top six. They could also potentially face the Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs and will seek to send a message here. Jusuf Nurkic is questionable for this trip as is Bradley Beal. The Suns have averaged 120. 3 points over their last three outings.