Suns vs Nuggets Picks and Prediction – 3/8/2025

The Phoenix Suns look for a second straight win on Friday when visiting the Denver Nuggets. Phoenix is 29-33 and 11th in the Western Conference, 3 ½ games behind the 10th and final qualifying spot for the postseason. Phoenix defeated the LA Clippers 119-117 on Tuesday. Kevin Durant was the leading scorer for Phoenix with 34 points. The Suns rallied from a deficit of 23 points in the win. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our NBA picks.

Kevin Durant leads Phoenix in scoring, averaging 26.9 points per game. Devin Booker is second in scoring and the leader in assists, averaging 25.9 points and 6.9 assists per game. Mason Plumlee is the leading rebounder, averaging 6.3 rebounds per game. Phoenix scores an average of 113.8 points per game, shooting 47.7% overall and 37.8% from 3-point territory.

The Denver Nuggets look for a second straight win on Friday when hosting the Phoenix Suns. Denver is 40-22 and third in the Western Conference, just percentage points behind the second-place Los Angeles Lakers but 11 games behind first-place Oklahoma City. Denver defeated the Sacramento Kings 116-110 on Wednesday night with Russell Westbrook scoring 25 points to lead the Nuggets. 

NiKola Jokic leads Denver in scoring, rebounding, and assists, averaging 28.9 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 10.4 assists per game. Jamal Murray is second in scoring, averaging 21.4 points per game and one of six players for Denver, who average double figures in scoring. Denver scores an average of 121.1 points per game, shooting 50.8% overall and 38.1% from 3-point territory.

The Denver Nuggets will win and cover the number on Friday when hosting the Phoenix Suns. The Suns have failed to cover the number in 10 of the last 15. Denver has covered the nut in 10 of the last 15 head to head with Phoenix. Denver is tough on offense, as the Nuggets are third in scoring at 121.0 points per game, first in field goals shooting (50.7%), and third in three-point shooting (36.0%). Final Score Prediction, Denver Nuggets win and cover ATS 126-112.