Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns, NBA 2024-25 Season, Today Match Prediction

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Denver Nuggets

The Nuggets are 2nd in the North-West division and 3rd in the Western Conference.

The record of the Nuggets in the 2024-25 NBA season is 40-22.In their recent matchup against the Kings,they won by 6 points (116-110). Nikola Jokic had 22 points and 14 rebounds, Russell Westbrook scored 25 points.Jamal Murray added 24 points for Denver, which has won the first three games between the teams this season.The Nuggets usually struggle in the non-Jokic minutes but they outscored the Kings 12-2 to start the fourth with the three-time MVP on the bench.

For the upcoming match against the Phoenix Suns,the Nuggets will try to Maximize Nikola Jokić’s Playmaking,Jokić’s ability to facilitate from the post and top of the key can create mismatches.Use Aaron Gordon as the primary defender on Booker and switch with versatile defenders like Michael Porter Jr. to contest shots.Double-team selectively to force the ball out of their hands, but maintain perimeter discipline to avoid open threes.Use Nikola Jokić and supporting defenders to challenge Durant and prevent easy buckets inside.Utilize Jokić’s playmaking to create open looks for shooters like Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr.Exploit Jokić’s ability to score in the post when mismatches arise.Use Jamal Murray and Christian Braun  to attack in transition, capitalizing on any defensive lapses by the Suns.Target the paint consistently, using pick-and-roll plays with Jokić and Murray to generate high-percentage opportunities.

The Nuggets on average score 121 points per game ,they score 50.7% from the field and are ranked 1st in the league and 38% from the arc and are ranked 3rd in the league.Rebounds Per Game:- 46 rebounds and are ranked 4th in the league.

Injuries:-Dario Saric:Day to day(Ankle)

Phoenix Suns

The Suns are 5th in the Pacific division and 11th in the Western Conference.

The record of the Suns in the 2024-25 NBA season is 29-33.In their recent matchup against the Clippers,they won by 2 points (119-117). Kevin Durant scored 34 points, Devin Booker added 17 and the Suns rallied from a 23-point deficit late in the third quarter.The Suns trailed by 19 entering the fourth but came all the way back thanks to big buckets from Durant and backup guard Collin Gillespie. Phoenix had a 43-22 advantage in the fourth, reviving its playoff hopes.

For the upcoming match against the Denver Nuggets,the Suns Focuses on exploiting their strengths in interior scoring, driven by players like Durant.The Suns aim to dominate the paint and out-rebound the Nuggets, capitalizing on Nuggets relative weaknesses in defending powerful inside players.To counter the Nuggets shooting,the Suns focus on perimeter defense and controlling pace, slowing down fast breaks to limit scoring opportunities for Nuggets guards and wings. Prevent the Nuggets transition game by controlling the tempo and limiting turnovers.Focus on containing Jamal to limit the Nuggets offensive flow.Use size advantage to dominate the boards,creating second-chance points and preventing Nuggets from getting fast breaks.Phoenix may look to dominate the interior, exploiting any weaknesses in heat post defense.

The Suns on average scored 113.8 points per game they score 47.7% from the field and are ranked 10th in the league and 37.8% from the arc are ranked 4th in the league. Rebounds Per Game:- 42.7 rebounds and are ranked 25th

Injuries:-NONE

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Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns Match Prediction & Analysis

Check out some of the key stats for this matchup:

The Suns have two wins against the spread in six games this season.

The Suns have yet to lose any of the four games they have been chosen as the favorite in this season.

The Suns have been favored by 7 points or more one time this season and have not covered the spread in any of them.

Against the spread, the Nuggets were 38-42-2 last season.

As 5-point favorites or more, the Nuggets went 22-25-2 against the spread last season.

The Nuggets and the Nets combined to average 6.8 more points per game a season ago than the over/under of 218.5 set for this matchup.

Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns Player Stats

DENVER NUGGETS vs PHOENIX SUNS
Winning Prediction

We back the Denver Nuggets to win.The Nuggets are typically considered the favorites, primarily due to the presence of MVP-caliber center Nikola Jokić. Jokić’s playmaking and scoring abilities can be challenging for the Kings to counter, especially with his knack for creating opportunities for teammates like Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr., who can exploit any defensive weaknesses from the perimeter.

Denver Nuggets to Win!

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