The Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets will face each other in Game 1 of their second round NBA playoff series at 7 p.m. Arizona time on Monday.
Who will win the game at Phoenix Suns Arena?
Check out what the odds say about the game, as well as some tips and predictions for the competition that can be seen on TNT.
Draft Kings: Suns a 5.5 point favorite over Nuggets in Game 1
Benjamin Zweiman writes: “The Nuggets proved to be very resilient in defeating the Blazers and Lillard. Jokic still has a nice number 2 in Michael Porter Jr., who appears as a young star this time in the postseason. The Suns win over the Lakers and LeBron were impressive, but this team was a lot worse than people thought, especially after Anthony Davis was injured. Denver is going to be a tougher job for Phoenix. It will be interesting to see how the Sun’s defense tries to get the nuggets brake offensive. Chris Paul is also a little bit crazy. My formerly slimmer Denver is on this line. “
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Action Network: Suns a 4.5 point favorite over Nuggets in Game 1
It states: “The Suns managed to get by with the outstanding game by Devin Booker, who finished the series with 47 points, and the timely 3-point shooting of their role-players. But they’ll all need offensive to fight the Nuggets, who were the third-highest number of goals in Round 1. The Nuggets won the season streak between these two teams 2-1, with two overtime games having less weight in the playoffs. Prior to Game 1, the Suns have an implied chance of winning 68.25% of winning the series and their odds of winning five or seven games are listed as +350. “
Bet MGM: Phoenix a 4-point favorite over Denver in Game 1
It reads: “Phoenix has a 43-34-1 record against the spread this year. The Suns have done well as a 4-point favorite, going 24-20-1 against the spread if they get by at least 4 Points are preferred. Denver has covered the spread in more than half of its games, hitting ATS 39-37. If they play as at least 4-point underdogs, the Nuggets have an ATS 23-18 record. “
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Sportskeeda: Suns should prefer Game 1 to Nuggets
It reads: “The Denver Nuggets will again rely on Nikola Jokic, who was hugely impressive on the first lap. With Michael Porter Jr. and Monte Morris they also have two offensive players in good form who may be obliged to perform again. ”The goods against the Phoenix Suns. Meanwhile, the Suns have some injury concerns, but Devon Booker’s performances and the improvement in the form of some RPGs mean they are starting out as the fringe favorites. Chris Paul could be rested when he’s not fit. “
ESPN: Suns have a 56% chance of winning Game 1 against Nuggets
The website’s Basketball Performance Index gives Denver a 44% chance of winning in Phoenix.
Sports betting Dime: Suns covers in Game 1 against Nuggets
Quinn Allen writes, “I really think Denver is going to have a tough time on this show. Their lack of depth could very well haunt them here, because Phoenix is a very different beast from Portland, especially defensively, I take the suns with me to cover the route. They’re rolling and Booker can feel it. He’ll have another big night at home while the supporting cast will feed on the crowd too. After resting for a while, expect Paul to be an important factor as well. “
Sports Chat Place: Go with Phoenix in Game 1 against Denver
Peter Tran writes: “The Nuggets were sensational in the first round as they were able to get past a striking Trailblazers team despite missing two key shooters in Murray and Barton and it is no surprise that Jokic took the lead with their strong backcourt in Booker and Paul, but they enjoyed some fantastic productions from DeAndre Ayton who will again be a major part of this series. I can easily see this streak skipping the distance and I think it starts with the Suns winning a close home behind a big game from Booker. “
Lines.com: Sonnen 112, Nuggets 108
It states: “The Suns are the team with the seventh highest score in the league (114.4 PPG), while the Nuggets allow the eight lowest points per game (110.8) in the NBA game. The 115.5 points the nuggets per game are seven points more than the 108.5 the suns give up on their opponents. “
Jeremy Perry writes: “Center Deandre Ayton was also able to put his stamp on his show by jamming the paint and forcing their RPG players to take jump shots instead. His matchup with Jokic will be key. Phoenix also has an excellent banking team, which has gotten mixed up a couple of times this year. After beating the Lakers, this team – or the young cast – is unlikely to feel intimidated by everything they see in Round 2. “
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