Many people have been anticipating the Suns vs Nuggets matchup since Kevin Durant joined Phoenix in February. Here are our NBA playoff betting tips for Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals between the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets.
The second-round playoff series will feature a battle between top scorer Durant and reigning MVP Nikola Jokic. The two franchises are still looking for their first NBA title. Moreover, bookie pay per head experts consider the series the Western Conference Finals.
Suns vs Nuggets Betting Picks
Two years ago, Denver acquired Aaron Gordon before the trade deadline, hoping he would be the last piece of a championship team. But Jamal Murray tore his ACL just before the playoffs started. Furthermore, Denver advanced past the first round. Phoenix eliminated them in straight games in the second round.
Murray is not only healthy again, but he looks to have regained the form that helped him lead Denver to the Western Conference finals against the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020.
In Denver’s five-game series win against Minnesota in the first round, he exploded for 27.2 points per game to lead the Nuggets and reignite the two-man punch with Jokic, who averaged 26 points, 12 rebounds, and nine assists.
The difficulties in Phoenix will be distinct from those in Minnesota. While the Suns aren’t as deep as the Clippers, Durant and Devin Booker carried them to a first-round victory. Booker scored 37 points a game and dished out six assists, while Durant scored 28 points per game and grabbed seven boards and six dimes.
Our Conclusion
Game Time: April 28, 2023, at 8:30 PM ET
Bet on the Phoenix Suns at +2.5
The Suns breezed through the Clippers in the first round, but now they face the real deal: the number one-seeded Nuggets without the benefit of home court. However, our basketball betting predictions for Game 1 are in favor of the Suns.
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