NBA Betting Preview: Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns
Posted: March 31, 2008
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SBGGlobal
Opening Line: Suns - 5.5 , Total 236
The Denver Nuggets are making a serious playoff push as they look to win their 6th in a row tonight in Phoenix. The Nuggets are currently in a three way tie for 7th position in the Western Conference but can’t afford any mistakes if they want to stay in that spot. They got a huge win on Saturday night against Golden State 119-112 to move into that position. "Every game is important from here on out," said guard Allen Iverson, "We understand even if we got this one, we've got to concentrate on getting the next one. We're not satisfied." SBG Global reports that early NBA betting has the public taking Nuggets on the Road.
It is likely that a team with 50 wins will not make the playoffs as Denver, Golden State and Dallas are fighting for two spots. Denver is the NBA's third-highest scoring team at 109.7 points per game and has really been hot of late averaging 120 points in their last 14 games. Iverson is averaging 33.3 points in his last four games against Phoenix while Carmelo Anthony is averaging 30.3 in his last eight games against the Suns. The Nuggets are 15-21 on the road, but have won their last three road games.
SBG Global Current Line: Suns - 5.5 , Total 234.5
Phoenix is two games out of the top spot in the West. They are home after splitting a four game road trip. They won 110-104 over New Jersey on Saturday as Amare Stoudemire had 33 points and 15 rebounds. Denver and Phoenix have split their two games this season with each team winning at home.
Here are the NBA betting stats for Monday’s game. The Nuggets are 0-6 SU in their last six trips to Phoenix. The Nuggets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games. The Nuggets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. The Nuggets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. the Pacific. The Nuggets are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Phoenix.
The Suns are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a home favorite. The Suns are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games overall. The Suns are 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14 vs. the Northwest. The home team is 6-0 ATS in the last 6 meetings between the two teams and the favorite is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
The Over is 4-1 in the Nuggets last 5 games as a road underdog. The Over is 8-3 in the Nuggets last 11 road games. The Over is 20-8 in the Nuggets last 28 overall.
The Over is 6-1 in the Suns last 7 games as a home favorite. The Over is 9-3 in the Suns last 12 home games. The Under is 10-4 in the Suns last 14 vs. the Northwest. The Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings between the two teams.
The Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Phoenix.
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