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The Phoenix Suns will play host to the defending champions Denver Nuggets (Sat, 4.00am UK time) at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Both sides are good users of the ball offensively and fans can expect a thrilling encounter in this clash.
Our basketball expert Agbeniga Ayobami has a 3.60-odds bet builder ready for the early hours of Saturday’s clash, but if you want more expert opinions & predictions, visit our Expert Insights section.
Same-Game Parlay odds: 3.60
Odds via bet365 as at 1st December 2023. Odds may now differ.
The Nuggets will hope to make it 11 wins in 11 games against opponents from the Pacific Division when they face the Suns in this clash. The Nuggets are entering this matchup with a solid record of 13 wins and 6 losses for the season. In their recent game against the Houston Rockets, they secured a 134-124 victory, marking their third consecutive win. Notably, they covered the spread comfortably in these games.
Denver’s statistical prowess is evident in their rebounding, where they pull in an average of 44.4 rebounds per game. Additionally, the team leads the NBA in passing with 559 assists for the season. The Nuggets exhibit proficiency in shooting, hitting 36.8% from beyond the arc and 71.1% from the free-throw line. Their offensive performance is noteworthy, averaging 114.2 points per game, ranking 13th in the NBA while maintaining a solid 49.1% shooting accuracy from the field.
The Suns’ defensive ranking, positioned at 17th in the NBA with 113.2 points allowed per game, suggests that Denver could exploit offensive opportunities. The Nuggets winning this clash is also backed by their recent head-to-head record, having won the last three games against the Suns, with victories both as favourites and underdogs.
The offensive prowess of both the Phoenix Suns and the Denver Nuggets is evident in their season statistics, making the upcoming matchup a potential high-scoring game. Phoenix has accumulated 2,096 points for the season, averaging 116.4 points per game, which is the 7th best in the NBA.
Additionally, they secure an impressive 44.2 rebounds per game. The Suns have shown their teamwork by assisting teammates 26.3 times per game, ranking 12th in the NBA. Despite turning over possession 15.0 times per contest.
On the other hand, the Nuggets boast an offensive average of 114.2 points per game, ranking 13th in the NBA, with a shooting accuracy of 49.1%. Their proficiency extends to passing, as they lead the league with 559 assists. Denver also excels in rebounding, pulling in 44.4 rebounds per game.
Considering the defensive aspects, the Suns allow an average of 113.2 points per game, positioning them 17th in limiting their opponents’ scoring. The Nuggets permit 109.7 points per game. So, it is clear that both sides’ defences can be penetrated as stated in their season stats.
The historical trend of both teams participating in high-scoring games is noteworthy.
Over the last 16 games, 12 of the Suns’ matchups have seen more than 224 points scored. Nine out of the Suns’ last 10 games against Western Conference opponents have gone ‘over’ the total points line.
Similarly, the Nuggets have witnessed such results in 5 of their last 8 games. Therefore, including the over 223.5 points pick in this parlay is a favourable addition given the potential for a high-scoring contest.
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