The Phoenix Suns are 3-point favorites heading into a decisive Game 6 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the Denver Nuggets at Footprint Center on Thursday, starting at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN. The Nuggets lead the series 3-2. The over/under for the matchup is set at 226.5.
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How do I watch Suns vs. Nuggets
- Game Day: Thursday, May 11, 2023
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Phoenix, Arizona
- Arena: Footprint Center
Betting Lines for Phoenix vs. Denver
Suns vs Nuggets Betting Information
Favorite |
Spread |
Total |
Suns |
-3 |
226.5 |
Suns Betting Stats & Information
- The Suns have won 72% of the games this season when they were favored on the moneyline (36-14).
- When it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -155 or shorter, Phoenix has gone 28-7 (80% win percentage).
- The Suns are 41-38-3 ATS this season.
- The Suns have a 22-14-1 record against the spread this season when favored by 3 points or more.
- The average over/under Phoenix has had set in games this season is 1.3 fewer points than this outing’s point total.
- The Suns have hit the over in 40 of their 82 games with a set total (48.8%).
Denver Betting Stats & Info
- The Nuggets have been underdogs in 21 games this season and won 10 (47.6%) of those contests.
- This season, Denver has won five of its 12 games, or 41.7%, when it is the underdog by at least +133 on the moneyline.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in a matchup 44 times this year (44-36-2).
- The Nuggets have an ATS record of 9-5 when playing as at least 3-point underdogs.
- The average over/under in Denver’s games this year is 1.8 more points than the point total of 226.5 in this outing.
- Nuggets games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 37 times this season.
Suns vs. Nuggets Season Stat Comparison
Suns Rank |
Suns AVG |
|
Nuggets AVG |
Nuggets Rank |
17th |
113.6 |
Points Scored |
115.8 |
12th |
6th |
111.6 |
Points Allowed |
112.5 |
8th |
11th |
44.2 |
Rebounds |
43 |
18th |
5th |
11.8 |
Off. Rebounds |
10.1 |
16th |
13th |
12.2 |
3pt Made |
11.8 |
18th |
3rd |
27.3 |
Assists |
28.9 |
2nd |
11th |
12.9 |
Turnovers |
13.8 |
20th |
Suns vs. Nuggets Injury Updates
Suns
Name |
Game Status |
Injury |
Chris Paul |
Out |
Groin |
Deandre Ayton |
Questionable |
Rib |
Nuggets
Name |
Game Status |
Injury |
Nikola Jokic |
Questionable |
Wrist |
This Matchup’s Impact Players
Phoenix Suns Leaders
- Devin Booker leads active Suns’ players in points and assists per game, scoring 27.8 points and distributing 5.5 assists.
- Deandre Ayton’s averages this season are 18 points, 10 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game.
- Booker leads active Suns in three-point shooting, knocking down an average of 2.1 shots per game from beyond the arc.
Denver Nuggets Leaders
- Nikola Jokic averages 24.5 points per game, while also collecting 11.8 rebounds and averaging 9.8 assists per game.
- Michael Porter Jr. hits three three-pointers per game.
Recent Performance
Suns
Suns Last Five Games
Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Favored |
Played As |
Spread |
Total |
Suns Moneyline |
Opponent Moneyline |
Game Type |
Covered |
Over/Under |
4/9/2023 |
Clippers |
119-114 |
No |
Home |
+9.5 |
225 |
378 |
-502 |
Playoffs |
Yes |
Over |
4/7/2023 |
Lakers |
121-107 |
No |
Away |
+13.5 |
224.5 |
600 |
-893 |
Playoffs |
No |
Over |
4/6/2023 |
Nuggets |
119-115 |
Yes |
Home |
-13 |
222 |
-790 |
555 |
Playoffs |
No |
Over |
4/4/2023 |
Spurs |
115-94 |
Yes |
Home |
-19 |
235.5 |
-2452 |
1167 |
Playoffs |
Yes |
Under |
4/2/2023 |
Thunder |
128-118 |
Yes |
Away |
-5.5 |
237 |
-220 |
182 |
Playoffs |
Yes |
Over |
Nuggets
Nuggets Last Five Games
Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Favored |
Played As |
Spread |
Total |
Nuggets Moneyline |
Opponent Moneyline |
Game Type |
Covered |
Over/Under |
4/9/2023 |
Kings |
109-95 |
No |
Home |
+5.5 |
230.5 |
165 |
-196 |
Playoffs |
Yes |
Under |
4/8/2023 |
Jazz |
118-114 |
Yes |
Away |
-10 |
229 |
-457 |
353 |
Playoffs |
No |
Over |
4/6/2023 |
Suns |
119-115 |
No |
Away |
+13 |
222 |
555 |
-790 |
Playoffs |
Yes |
Over |
4/4/2023 |
Rockets |
124-103 |
Yes |
Away |
-11.5 |
232 |
-533 |
413 |
Playoffs |
No |
Under |
4/2/2023 |
Warriors |
112-110 |
No |
Home |
+3.5 |
231 |
130 |
-144 |
Playoffs |
Yes |
Under |