Phoenix Suns vs. Denver Nuggets NBA Playoffs Game 1 picks, predictions

The Phoenix Suns and Boston Celtics play on Saturday in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals NBA Playoffs series.

The game is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. MST or 7 p.m. MST and can be seen on TNT.

Who will win the game?

Denver is -140 on the moneyline, while Phoenix is +120.

The over/under for the game is set at 224.5 points.

Bigal.com: Nuggets 124, Suns 118

Rod Pearson writes: "The Nuggets will use this 1st game to make a statement against the Suns as they take a series lead and try to sweep their first 2 home games of the series. The best way to place a bet here is on the Nuggets to cover the spread in this game."

Sports Betting Dime: Nuggets 113.8, Suns 112.9

The site predicts that the Nuggets will edge the Suns in Game 1 of their NBA Playoffs series on Saturday.

Gamblingnews.com: Take the Nuggets to cover against Suns in Game 1

Jessie Carter writes: "At home, the Nuggets look capable of beating any other team. We think they’re going to beat the Suns. And we think it’s going to be a big one. We’re probably going to witness a lot of points on both ends, with the Nuggets scoring just enough to cover the spread."

ESPN: Nuggets have a 63% chance to win Game 1 vs. Suns

The site gives Phoenix a 37% shot at winning the NBA Playoffs game on Saturday.

The Arizona Republic: What must Suns do to win Game 1 vs. Nuggets?

Greg Moore, Dana Scott and Duane Rankin broke down what the Suns must do to win Game 1 of the series against the Nuggets with Greg Moore writing that Phoenix needs players besides Devin Booker and Kevin Durant show up for the series against Denver.

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