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The Denver Nuggets (47-25, 4-4) are 2-point favorites heading into Game 3 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the Phoenix Suns (51-21, 6-2) at Ball Arena on Friday, starting at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN. The Suns lead the series 2-0.
How to Watch
Time: 10:00 PM EST
TV Channel: ESPN
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Nuggets vs. Suns Betting Data
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | -2 | -110 | -110 | 223 | -110 | -110 |
Nuggets Betting Data
- Denver has a losing 38-42 record against the spread this year.
- The Nuggets' record against the spread as at least a 2-point favorite is above .500 at 30-25.
- Denver and its opponents have hit the over in 56.2% of games (45 out of 80 matchups).
Suns Betting Data
- Phoenix has a winning record against the spread this season, 48-30-2.
- The Suns are 34-21-2 against the spread this season when they're at least 2-point underdogs.
- Phoenix hit the over in a majority of its outings this season: 45 of 80 games (56.2%).
Point Total Insights
- In Denver's matchups this season, the Nuggets and their opponents have exceeded Friday's total of 223 points 47 times (58.8% of opportunities).
- In Phoenix's games this season, the competing teams combined for a higher point total than Friday's matchup over/under in 40 out of 80 matchups (50%).
- The Nuggets average 115.2 points per game against the Suns' 114.6, amounting to 6.8 points over the matchup's point total of 223.
- These two teams give up a combined 219.5 points per game, 3.5 points less than this contest's over/under.
- The Nuggets have seen a 226.3 average over/under in their games this season, 3.3 points more than the over/under in this matchup.
- Suns' games are equal to the over/under of this matchup at 223 points.
Previous Matchups
Denver has a 7-3 record against Phoenix over the last 10 matchups, while the Suns have a better against the spread record, 5-4, than the Nuggets in those matchups between the two teams.
| Date | Favorite | Home Team | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Game Type | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9/2021 | Suns | Suns | -5.5 | 224.5 | -225 | 181 | Playoffs | 123-98 PHO |
| 6/7/2021 | Suns | Suns | -5.5 | 221.5 | -228 | 186 | Playoffs | 122-105 PHO |
| 1/23/2021 | Nuggets | Suns | -2.5 | 216 | -138 | 115 | Regular Season | 120-112 DEN |
| 1/22/2021 | Suns | Suns | -0.5 | 220 | -110 | -110 | Regular Season | 130-126 DEN |
| 1/1/2021 | Nuggets | Nuggets | -3.5 | 220.5 | -162 | 134 | Regular Season | 106-103 PHO |
| 2/8/2020 | Nuggets | Suns | -3.5 | 218.5 | -158 | 132 | Regular Season | 117-108 DEN |
| 12/23/2019 | Nuggets | Suns | -2.5 | 219.5 | -143 | 120 | Regular Season | 113-111 DEN |
| 11/24/2019 | Nuggets | Nuggets | -11 | 215 | -664 | 485 | Regular Season | 116-104 DEN |
| 10/25/2019 | Nuggets | Nuggets | -12 | 219.5 | -854 | 598 | Regular Season | 108-107 DEN |
| 1/25/2019 | - | Nuggets | - | - | - | - | Regular Season | 132-95 DEN |
Nuggets Players to Watch
- Nikola Jokic leads the Nuggets in points, rebounds and assists, scoring 26.4 points, pulling down 10.8 boards and dishing out 8.3 assists per game.
- The Nuggets get the most three-point shooting production out of Michael Porter Jr., who knocks down 2.8 threes per game.
- Jokic is Denver's leader in steals, averaging 1.3 steals per game, while JaVale McGee leads them in blocks with 1.2 per contest.
Suns Players to Watch
- Devin Booker scores 25.6 points per game and is the top scorer for the Suns.
- Phoenix's leader in rebounds is Deandre Ayton with 10.5 per game, and its leader in assists is Chris Paul with 8.9 per game.
- Jae Crowder is the top shooter from the three-point line for the Suns, hitting 2.5 threes per game.
- Paul (1.4 steals per game) is the steal leader for Phoenix while Ayton (1.2 blocks per game) is the block leader.
Injury Report
Nuggets:
Jamal Murray: Out For Season (Knee),
PJ Dozier: Out (Adductor),
Michael Porter Jr.: Day To Day (Back)
Suns:
Abdel Nader: Out (Knee)
