| MATCHUP | Phoenix Suns | Denver Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Where | Ball Arena, Denver, CO | |
| When | Saturday, October 25, 2025 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | Altitude Sports | |
The Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets meet Saturday in NBA action at the Ball Arena. Here’s a Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets Prediction. This article will include a Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets Pick.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns beat the Kings, lost to the Clippers, and they play the Jazz next. The Suns have lost 10 of their last 12 games.
The Phoenix Suns are averaging 111 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 122.5 points on 54.1 percent shooting. Devin Booker is averaging 24.5 points and 4 rebounds, while Dillon Brooks is averaging 21.5 points and 3.5 rebounds. Grayson Allen is the third double-digit scorer and Royce O’Neale is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 32.1 percent from beyond the arc and 74.4 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 47.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets lost to the Warriors, and they play the Timberwolves and Pelicans next. The Nuggets hope to avoid back-to-back 0-2 starts to the season.
The Denver Nuggets are averaging 131 points on 53.7 percent shooting and allowing 137 points on 50.5 percent shooting. Aaron Gordon is averaging 50 points and 8 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 25 points and 3 rebounds. Nikola Jokic is the third double-digit scorer, and Tim Hardaway Jr. is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 40 percent from beyond the arc and 92.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 38.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Suns have lost each of their last eight road games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The favorites have won 21 of the Suns’ last 22 games.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in each of their last five games at Ball Arena.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The underdogs have won four of the Nuggets’ last six games at Ball Arena.
- The Nuggets have lost each of their last four home games after coming off overtime.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents following a loss.
- The Suns have covered the spread in five of their last six games against teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Suns’ last five road games against Northwest Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Nuggets’ last five home games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total points line.
Denver Nuggets Player Facts
- Nikola Jokic ranks T2nd amongst qualified players for assists per game (10.0) this season.
- Jonas Valanciunas ranks T6th amongst qualified players for FG% (80.0%) this season.
Phoenix Suns Player Facts
- Devin Booker ranks T10th in the league for second chance points (9) this season.
- Ryan Dunn ranks T6th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for blocks per game (1.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nuggets rank 30th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (9.0).
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for free throw percentage this season (92.9%).
- The Suns rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (47.2%).
- The Suns have recorded the largest comeback win from a HT deficit this season – trailed by 17 points vs Kings on October 22.
Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets Injury Report
The Nuggets don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
The Suns will be without Jalen Green due to a hamstring injury.
Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
The Nuggets are comfortably the better team, and Denver is the worst spot in the league to play on the end of a back-to-back. The Suns took a major step back roster wise this season, and they’re coming off a blowout loss to the Clippers. However, this is a huge line for this early in the season, and the Nuggets have failed to cover 4 of their last 5 games as a double-digit favorite. The underdog has covered 5 of the last 8 games between the Nuggets and Suns. I’ll take a stab with the points, but it’s not my favorite game on the card.