Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns 5/7/23 – On Sunday afternoon at Footprint Center in Phoenix, the Phoenix Suns will face off against the Denver Nuggets for Game 4 of their series – with Denver leading 2-1. Basketball betting stats favor the home team in this matchup. Keep an eye out on Game 4 between these teams.
Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns
Date & Time: Sunday, May 7, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET
Location: Footprint Center Phoenix, AZ
TV: TNT
Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns 5/7/23 Betting Odds
Nuggets
Moneyline: +120
Spread: +2.5 (-110)
Total: 228 over (-110)
Suns
Moneyline: -140
Spread: -2.5 (-110)
Total: 228 under (-110)
Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns Analysis
Game 3 ended in defeat for Denver Nuggets with a score of 121-114. Personal fouls were distributed between both teams with 21 personal fouls accruing for Denver and 24 for Phoenix. Phoenix shot 9 of 28 3-point attempts from 3-point range, while also scoring an 88.9% free throw percentage by making 16 out of 18 attempts. Phoenix also managed to secure 41 rebounds and five blocked shots in this matchup. Phoenix disbursed 24 dimes and secured five thefts during this competition. Regarding defense, Denver allowed their opponent to shoot 50.5% from the floor on 48 out of 95 shots taken from within their own territory. They also recorded 27 assists for the game while forcing their opponent into 9 turnovers and earning 6 steals. Concerning hauling in boards, they amassed 51 in total – 16 being collected on the offensive end. From the charity stripe, the Nuggets made 18 out of 21 attempts for an 85.7% success rate. Denver finished the contest with a 44.3% field goal percentage, hitting 10 out of their 30 three-point attempts. Jamal Murray played a significant role in this game. He scored 32 points on 13-of-29 shooting while also recording 41 minutes played and 6 rebounds. Murray shot 44.8% from the field while earning 5 assists.
Game 3 saw the Phoenix Suns claim 41 total rebounds: 34 defensive and 7 offensive. They also coughed up the ball 9 times while recording 5 steals during this contest. The Nuggets were fouled 21 times during this matchup, sending the Suns to the free throw line 18 times. Out of those attempts they converted 16 successfully for an impressive 88.9% success rate. Phoenix shot 9 of 28 attempts from beyond the arc successfully and ultimately shot 48 for 95 from the field, for an effective shooting percentage of 50.5%. The Suns allowed the Nuggets to convert 43 of 97 attempts from the floor, or 44.3%, for an effective field goal percentage rate. They shot 33.3% from three-point range by making 10 out of 30 and 18 of 21 free throw attempts overall. Regarding rebounding, Phoenix allowed Denver to receive 51 total. Devin Booker made an impactful statement for the Suns during this matchup. He completed 20 of 25 shots for an 80.0% shooting percentage rate while collecting six rebounds. Booker also scored 47 points over 42 minutes of court time while contributing 9 assists.
Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns Against the Spread
Denver are 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver’s last 7 games. Denver are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games. Denver are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games against Phoenix. Denver are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games on the road. Denver are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Phoenix.
Phoenix are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games. The total has gone OVER in 8 of Phoenix’s last 11 games. Phoenix are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Phoenix’s last 9 games against Denver. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix’s last 6 games at home. Phoenix are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Denver.
Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns Free Pick
At home, the Suns have been shooting the ball well overall while still finding room to improve on their outside shot. Don’t be surprised if they come out firing from long range for an impressive showing on this night. Take the Suns to win and cover the spread as per the basketball betting lines.
Free Pick: Phoenix Suns -2.5 (-110)
