Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets 5/9/23 – On Tuesday night at Wrigley Ball Arena in Denver, the Denver Nuggets will attempt to defeat the Phoenix Suns. The series is currently tied 2-2. Phoenix evened up their series with Denver at 2-2 with its 129-124 win in Game 4. However, Denver looks to take a 3-2 series with a win on Game 5 according to the latest NBA betting trends.
Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets
Date & Time: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET
Location: Ball Arena Denver, CO
TV: TNT
Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets 5/9/23 Betting Odds
Suns
Moneyline: +175
Spread: +5 (-105)
Total: 227.5 over (-110)
Nuggets
Moneyline: -205
Spread: -5 (-115)
Total: 227.5 under (-110)
Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets Analysis
Game 4 saw the Phoenix Suns come away victorious by a score of 129-124 and 24 fouls committed, compared to 19 from the Denver Nuggets. Devin Booker was an important contributor for his team during this matchup, scoring 36 points on 14 of 18 shooting. Additionally, he played 40 minutes and collected 6 rebounds – impressive statistics indeed. Booker collected 12 dimes on his journey through the floor.
The Phoenix lose possession by turning it over 13.5 times per game and are committing 21.2 fouls as a collective unit each game. Phoenix has taken advantage of this season, collecting 44.2 boards per game while producing 2,235 dimes so far; placing fourth among NBA teams. The Suns have an average three-point shooting accuracy rate of 37.4% and an 79.3% free throw mark. Current performance average is 113.6 points per contest while shooting 46.7% from the floor. On defense, the Suns can force 14.4 turnovers each game while drawing 19.9 fouls. They give up 35.7% from 3-point range and rank sixth in PPG from their opponents. The Suns defense has allowed an average field goal percentage of 46.6% and surrenders 42.9 rebounds per game as a team. They currently rank third in the league when it comes to giving assists away, with 1,915 given out this season alone.
Game 4 saw the Denver Nuggets grab 22 defensive and 10 offensive rebounds, for a total of 32 in this matchup. Additionally, they turned over the ball 8 times while collecting 6 steals during this contest. Nikola Jokic made an impressionable statement for Denver during this contest. He made 20 out of 30 field goal attempts for an overall field goal percentage of 66.7% and grabbed four rebounds. Jokic scored 53 points during 39 minutes of game play and recorded 11 assists overall.
On offense, Denver ranks first among NBA teams with 50.4% from the floor which ranks as an offensive unit. Denver has scored 9,495 points so far this year and averages 43 rebounds per contest. Their rate of dispensing assists is at 28.9 times per contest and they give up possession 14.5 times every game. The Denver Nuggets commit 18.6 fouls per game and convert 75.1% from the charity stripe. The Nuggets currently ranked eighth in the NBA in PPG allowed with 112.5. They are forcing 13.5 turnovers every game and have allowed opponents to shoot 47.8% from the field. Denver’s defense has given up 34% of shots from distance and opponents have made 77.5% of their foul shots. They allow 25.7 dimes and 40.8 rebounds every game, placing 16th and 1st respectively in the league.
Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets Against the Spread
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix’s last 5 games. Phoenix are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games. Phoenix are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games against Denver. Phoenix are 10-5 SU in their last 15 games against Denver. Phoenix are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix’s last 5 games. Phoenix are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games. Phoenix are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games against Denver. Phoenix are 10-5 SU in their last 15 games against Denver. Phoenix are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on the road.
Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets Free Pick
Denver will make up ground in Game 5 to take back control of their series, winning at home on Tuesday. Both teams have done an outstanding job at home and of all the teams in the league, the Nuggets are probably the best home team in the league. Take the home team to prevail in this matchup as per the best NBA betting sites.
Free Pick: Denver Nuggets -5 (-115)
