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The Phoenix Suns (51-21, 4-2) are 5-point favorites heading into Game 1 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the Denver Nuggets (47-25, 4-2) at Phoenix Suns Arena on Monday, starting at 10:00 PM ET on TNT. The over/under in the matchup is 219.5.
BetMGM NBA Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suns | -5 | -110 | -110 | 219.5 | -110 | -110 |
Point Total Insights
- In Phoenix's matchups this season, the Suns and their opponents have gone over Monday's total of 219.5 points 41 times (52.6% of opportunities).
- In 65.4% of Denver's games this season (51 of 78), the total points scored was higher than Monday's 219.5-point over/under.
- The Suns average 114.4 points per game against the Nuggets' 115.5, totaling 10.4 points over the game's over/under of 219.5.
- These two teams give up a combined 219.3 points per game, 0.2 points less than this contest's over/under.
- This season, the average total for Suns games is 222.9 points, 3.4 more than the over/under of 219.5 points for this contest.
- A difference of 6.8 points separates the average total points bet in Nuggets' games (226.3 points) and this matchup's over/under (219.5 points).
Suns Betting Data
- Phoenix has a 43-34-1 record against the spread this season.
- When they play as at least 5-point favorites, the Suns have an ATS record of 22-19.
- Phoenix has hit the over the majority of the time, in 40 of 78 games (51.3%).
Suns Key Players
- The Suns scoring leader is Devin Booker, who contributes 25.6 points per game.
- Deandre Ayton paces Phoenix with 10.5 rebounds per game and Chris Paul leads the team with 8.9 assists per matchup.
- The Suns are led by Jae Crowder from beyond the arc. He knocks down 2.5 shots from deep per game.
- Phoenix's blocks leader is Ayton, who collects 1.2 per game. Paul leads the team averaging 1.4 steals a contest.
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Suns Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Favored | Played As | Spread | Total | Suns Moneyline | Opponent Moneyline | Game Type | Covered | Over/Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/3/2021 | Lakers | 113-100 PHO | Yes | Away | -11.5 | 214.5 | -1000 | 625 | Playoffs | Yes | Under |
| 6/1/2021 | Lakers | 115-85 PHO | Yes | Home | -28.5 | 204.5 | -10000 | 3300 | Playoffs | Yes | Under |
| 5/30/2021 | Lakers | 100-92 PHO | Yes | Away | -11.5 | 199.5 | -3000 | 1200 | Playoffs | No | Under |
| 5/27/2021 | Lakers | 109-95 LAL | No | Away | +13.5 | 195.5 | 3300 | -10000 | Playoffs | No | Over |
| 5/25/2021 | Lakers | 109-102 LAL | No | Home | +4.5 | 201.5 | - | - | Playoffs | No | Over |
| Overall Record | ATS Record | O/U/P | AVG Total | AVG Pts Scored | AVG Pts Allowed | AVG Reb. Margin | 3Pt % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-3 | 4-6 | 5-5-0 | 216.9 | 112.1 | 104.8 | +0.5 | 30% |
Suns Injuries
Suns: Ty-Shon Alexander: Day To Day (Non-COVID Illness), Abdel Nader: Out (Knee)
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Nuggets Betting Data
- Denver has a 39-37 record against the spread, covering in 51.3% of their contests.
- When they play as at least 5-point underdogs, the Nuggets have a record ATS of 19-17.
- Denver and its opponents have hit the over in more than half of their matchups this year -- 40 of 76 (52.6%).
Nuggets Key Players
- Nikola Jokic is at the top of nearly all of the Nuggets' leaderboards by putting up 26.4 points, 10.8 rebounds and 8.3 assists per game.
- Michael Porter Jr. is the most prolific from distance for the Nuggets, hitting 2.8 threes per game.
- Denver's leader in steals is Jokic (1.3 per game), and its leader in blocks is JaVale McGee (1.2 per game).
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Nuggets Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Favored | Played As | Spread | Total | Nuggets Moneyline | Opponent Moneyline | Game Type | Covered | Over/Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/3/2021 | Trail Blazers | 126-115 DEN | No | Away | +7.5 | 241.5 | 280 | -350 | Playoffs | Yes | Under |
| 6/1/2021 | Trail Blazers | 147-140 DEN | Yes | Home | -4.5 | 228.5 | -500 | 375 | Playoffs | Yes | Over |
| 5/29/2021 | Trail Blazers | 115-95 POR | No | Away | +12.5 | 215.5 | 725 | -1200 | Playoffs | No | Under |
| 5/27/2021 | Trail Blazers | 120-115 DEN | Yes | Away | -3.5 | 219.5 | -200 | 170 | Playoffs | Yes | Over |
| 5/24/2021 | Trail Blazers | 128-109 DEN | Yes | Home | -10.5 | 243.5 | -1400 | 775 | Playoffs | Yes | Under |
| Overall Record | ATS Record | O/U/P | AVG Total | AVG Pts Scored | AVG Pts Allowed | AVG Reb. Margin | 3Pt % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-3 | 8-2 | 4-6-0 | 233.1 | 117.6 | 115.5 | +0.8 | 37.5% |
Nuggets Injuries
Nuggets: Will Barton: Out (Hamstring), Jamal Murray: Out For Season (Knee), PJ Dozier: Out (Adductor)
