Nuggets vs. Suns Prediction & Odds for NBA Christmas Day

Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets is guarded by Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns during the first quarter at Ball Arena on March 27, 2024 in Denver, Colorado.
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  • The Nuggets are 2.5-point favorites on Christmas Day.
  • The Nuggets-Suns over/under is 233.5.
  • Tipoff is 10:30 p.m. ET in Footprint Center on ESPN.

The final game of the NBAโ€™s Christmas Day slate could be the best. The Phoenix Suns will host the Denver Nuggets at 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday at the Footprint Center.

The Nuggets are 1.5-point road favorites, marking the shortest spread of Wednesdayโ€™s five-game slate. When healthy, the Suns have proven they can beat anyone.ย 

Who will win this holiday nightcap?

Here is a look at the latest Nuggets vs. Suns NBA odds and my best bet for Christmas Day:

Nuggets vs. Suns Odds, Dec. 25

  • Point spread: Nuggets -2.5
  • Moneyline: Nuggets -145/Suns +120
  • Total: 233.5

Nuggets vs. Suns Prediction – Friday, Dec. 25

Based on the latest NBA betting lines, my favorite Nuggets vs. Suns prediction is to back Denverโ€™s moneyline value (-115) on the road because I expect Nikola Jokiฤ‡ to put on a show this Christmas Day.

Jokiฤ‡ is the obvious MVP favorite at this point in the season, which would mark his fourth trophy in five years. Heโ€™s nearly averaging a triple-double, putting the Nuggets on his back nightly.

The Nuggets are a flawed team, but Jokiฤ‡ helps cover up a lot of holes. The Suns, meanwhile, have dropped five of their last eight games.

This game means a lot to both teams in a competitive Western Conference. Iโ€™m happy to take the short price with Denver.

Prediction: Nuggets moneyline (-115)

  • Pick made on Monday

Nuggetsโ€™ Record on Christmas Day

The Nuggets are 3-6 overall on Christmas Day following consecutive wins over the Golden State Warriors and Suns over the last two years.

Sunsโ€™ Record on Christmas Day

The Suns are 12-9 all-time on Christmas Day, but have dropped three straight holiday matchups.

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Shane Jackson

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Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.

Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.