Nuggets vs. Suns odds, line, spread, time: 2023 NBA picks, Dec. 1 predictions from proven model
A Western Conference bout has the Denver Nuggets (13-6) and Phoenix Suns (11-7) playing on Friday night. The Suns just had their seven-game win streak halted as on Wednesday, Phoenix fell to the Toronto Raptors 112-105. On the other side, Denver is currently on a three-game win streak. On Nov. 29, the Nuggets beat the Houston Rockets 134-124. Jamal Murray (ankle) and Aaron Gordon (heel) are questionable for Denver. Devin Booker (ankle) is questionable for the Suns, while Bradley Beal (back) remains out.
Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET at the Footprint Center in Phoenix. Denver is a 2-point favorites in the latest Nuggets vs. Suns odds, per SportsLine consensus. The over/under for total points is 225.5. Before making any Suns vs. Nuggets picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions from SportsLine's proven computer model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past five-plus seasons. The model enters Week 6 of the 2023-24 NBA season on an 86-50 roll on all top-rated NBA picks dating back to last season, returning more than $3,000. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.
The model has set its sights on Nuggets vs. Suns and locked in its NBA predictions. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Suns vs. Nuggets:
- Nuggets vs. Suns spread: Phoenix -2
- Nuggets vs. Suns Over-Under: 225.5 points
- Nuggets vs. Suns money line: Denver -133, Phoenix +112
- DEN: Has hit the money line in 30 of its last 40 games
- PHO: Has hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 49 of its last 77 games
- Nuggets vs. Suns picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the Nuggets can cover
Center Nikola Jokic is one of the most impactful presences on the floor. Jokic scores at will and owns superb court vision as a playmaker. The 28-year-old is eighth in the NBA in points (29), first in rebounds (13.2), and third in assists (9.2). Additionally, he's scored at least 30 points in four straight games. In his last game, Jokic tallied 32 points, 10 rebounds, and 15 assists.
Forward Michael Porter Jr. is a talented three-level scorer. Porter Jr. has an effortless jumper and crashes the boards well. The Missouri product averages 17.6 points, 7.9 rebounds, and shoots 39% from downtown. Porter Jr. has finished with 25-plus points in three of the last five games. In his last outing, he notched 30 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists. See which team to pick here.
Why the Suns can cover
Forward Kevin Durant thrives as the main offensive catalyst. Durant is an exceptional shot-creator with an excellent jumper. The 13-time All-Star ranks third in the NBA in scoring (31.3) with 6.9 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game. He's logged at least 30 points in seven of his last eight games. In Wednesday's loss to the Raptors, Durant racked up 30 points and six assists.
Guard Booker (questionable) generates plenty of offense as well. Booker has a clean pull-up jumper and attacks the mid-range area consistently. The Kentucky product logs 27.3 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 8.5 assists per game. On Nov. 24 against the Memphis Grizzlies, Booker finished with a season-high 40 points, four assists, and four steals. See which team to pick here.
How to make Suns vs. Nuggets picks
The model has simulated Nuggets vs. Suns 10,000 times and is leaning Over the total, projecting 227 combined points. It also says one side of the spread hits over 50% of the time. You can only see the picks at SportsLine.
