The Denver Nuggets are looking to regain lost glory but have lost their first two pre-season games against the Boston Cetlics. This team looks to bounce back against NBA Wester Conference rival Phoenix Suns on Sunday, October 13. Both squads are set to meet at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, starting at 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Betting odds favor the Denver Nuggets picking up the win over the Phoenix Suns.
The previewing information
Date: October 13, Sunday | Time: 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado
Stream: NBA League Pass
Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets Odds, Picks, Moneyline
Moneyline: Suns (+130) vs Nuggets (-155)
Spread: Suns +3 (-108) vs Nuggets -3 (-112)
Total (O/U): Suns (o217.5) vs Nuggets (u217.5)
*All odds are subject to change depending on the time of this posting
Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns have already played three pre-season games and are coming from a loss against the Detroit Pistons. In that match, the team could not play Devin Booker and played Kevin Durant for 24 minutes scoring 18 points.
Tyus Jones filled the starting point guard position and impressed with 11 points. Bradley Beal was the last double-digit scorer with 17 points. This may be a game that we see another player from the Suns’ big three to rest to give other players a chance to shine.
Players to watch:
Devin Booker: 27.1 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 6.9 APG,
Kevin Durant: 27.1 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 5.0 APG, 1.2 BPG
Bradley Beal: 18.2 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 4.4 APG, 1.0 SPG
Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets returned from Dubai for their NBA Global Games against the Boston Celtics. They lost both games and will look to get back into their winning rhythm.
In their last match, Nikola Jokic made the most of his 18 minutes of playing time, tallying 20 points, seven rebounds, and three assists. Julian Srawther looks to make a leap this upcoming season, and he is showing it by providing 17 points as a starter.
Off the bench, Dario Saric and Trey Alexander scored double-digits. However, this team missed the services of Aaron Gordon, Russell Westbrook, and Michael Porter Jr. during the loss.
Players to watch:
Nikola Jokic: 25.0 PPG, 9.7 RPG, 6.3 APG, 1.1 SPG
Jamaal Murray: 23.9 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 3.3 APG, 1.2 SPG
Michael Porter Jr.: 16.7 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 4.1 APG, 1.2 BPG
Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets Injury Report
Phoenix Suns
Jusuf Nurkic C Day-To-Day – Finger
Grayson Allen SG Day-To-DAy – Personal
Denver Nuggets
Payton Watson SG Out – Hamstring
Daron Holmes PF Out For Season – Achilles
Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets Summary and Prediction
The Denver Nuggets look to impress their home crowd in their first pre-season game at the Ball Arena. They should win, and the spread should be covered. Just like their last two battles last season, the total should go under.
Moneyline: Denver -200
Spread: Denver -5.0
Total: Under 217.0
Score: 109-102, Nuggets win.
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