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The Phoenix Suns (51-21, 4-2) are 5-point favorites heading into Game 1 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the Denver Nuggets (47-25, 4-2) at Phoenix Suns Arena on Monday, starting at 10:00 PM ET on TNT.
How to Watch
Time: 10:00 PM EST
TV Channel: TNT
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Suns vs. Nuggets Betting Data
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suns | -5 | -110 | -110 | 221.5 | -110 | -110 |
Suns Betting Data
- Phoenix beat the spread more often than not this year, going 46-30-2 against the spread.
- The Suns' record against the spread as at least a 5-point favorite is above .500 at 18-17.
- Phoenix has hit the over the majority of the time, in 44 of 78 games (56.4%).
Nuggets Betting Data
- Against the spread this season, Denver is under .500: 38-40.
- When the Nuggets are at least 5-point underdogs, they are 17-14 against the spread.
- Denver hit the over in a majority of its games this season: 44 of 78 games (56.4%).
Point Total Insights
- Phoenix and its opponents have gone over Monday's 221.5 total in 39 out of 78 games (50%) this season.
- In 61.5% of Denver's games this season (48 of 78), the total points scored was more than Monday's 221.5-point over/under.
- The over/under for the game of 221.5 is 8.4 points fewer than the combined points per game averages for the Suns (114.4 points per game) and the Nuggets (115.5 points per game).
- The 219.3 points per game these two teams allow their opponents to score on average this season are 2.2 fewer than the 221.5 over/under in this contest.
- On average, the Suns have seen a 222.9 over/under in their games this season, 1.4 more points than the over/under in this contest.
- Nuggets' games have a total points bet of 226.3 points this season, 4.8 points more than the over/under for this contest.
Previous Matchups
In the last 10 head-to-head meetings, Denver has won eight games against Phoenix, while the Nuggets are also 4-3 against the spread when playing the Suns.
| Date | Favorite | Home Team | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Game Type | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 1/12/2019 | - | Suns | - | - | - | - | Regular Season | 102-93 PHO |
| 12/29/2018 | - | Suns | - | - | - | - | Regular Season | 122-118 DEN |
Suns Players to Watch
- Devin Booker leads the Suns in scoring, tallying 25.6 points per game to go with 4.2 rebounds and 4.3 assists.
- Phoenix's leading rebounder is Deandre Ayton averaging 10.5 boards per game and its best passer is Chris Paul and his 8.9 assists per game.
- Jae Crowder leads the Suns in three-point shooting, making an average of 2.5 shots per game from beyond the arc.
- The Phoenix steals leader is Paul, who averages 1.4 takeaways per game, while its blocks leader is Ayton, who compiles 1.2 rejections per contest.
Nuggets Players to Watch
- Nikola Jokic holds the top spot on the Nuggets leaderboards for scoring (26.4 per game), rebounds (10.8 per game), and assists (8.3 per game).
- Michael Porter Jr. is reliable from deep and leads the Nuggets with 2.8 made threes per game.
- Denver's leader in steals is Jokic with 1.3 per game, and its leader in blocks is JaVale McGee with 1.2 per game.
Injury Report
Suns:
Abdel Nader: Out (Knee)
Nuggets:
Will Barton: Out (Hamstring),
Jamal Murray: Out For Season (Knee),
PJ Dozier: Out (Adductor)
