The Denver Nuggets (13-6) take on the Phoenix Suns (11-7) Friday with tip-off from Footprint Center set for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Nuggets vs. Suns odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; tied 2-2 last regular season; Denver beat Phoenix 4-2 in the playoffs
The defending champs won their 3rd in a row Wednesday with a 134-124 final over the Houston Rockets. They failed to cover a -10.5 after 2 straight covers. Speaking of coverage, Denver is just 2-8 ATS over the last 10 games. G Jamal Murray played his 1st game in nearly a month Wednesday and had 16 points, 6 boards and 6 dimes. This team is still led by C Nikola Jokic, who is averaging 29 PPG, 13.2 RPG and 9.2 APG.
The Suns lost to the Toronto Raptors Wednesday 112-105 and failed to cover as -3.5-point favorites. G Devin Booker had his worst game of the year with just 8 points on 2-for-12 shooting. He’s questionable for this one with an ankle malady.