Suns vs. Nuggets Picks & Best Bets 23rd Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Denver Nuggets will go up against the Phoenix Suns in NBA action on Monday at Ball Arena, tipping off at 10:00 p.m. ET.
The Nuggets will be led by Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon and Michael Porter, while the Suns are headlined by Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and Royce O'Neale.
We run 10,000 simulations of Monday's NBA matchup using innovative AI technology to highlight the best Suns vs. Nuggets bets, player props and predictions.
According to our predictions, the Nuggets will likely beat the Suns with a projected final score of 117-113.
To get the maximum value from these predictions, we continually monitor the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Suns vs. Nuggets Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Suns vs. Nuggets picks fuse the power of AI, statistics and analytics to generate NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Suns vs. Nuggets Game Information
- Game Date: Monday, December 23rd, 2024
- Game Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Ball Arena
- Spread: Suns +4.5 / Nuggets -4.5
- Moneyline: Suns +154 / Nuggets -184
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 231.5 Points (-115/-105)
Nuggets -4.5 @ -108 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Nuggets have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the Suns have a probability of 49%.
- FanDuel Sportsbook offers the best odds for this bet at -108.
Total Points Under 231.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 231.5, with BetMGM offering the best odds for the under at -105.
- Our analysis suggests a 51% probability of the 231.5-point total staying under.
Suns vs. Nuggets Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Phoenix Suns at +154 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the Denver Nuggets are available at -184 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Nuggets are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 66% chance of coming out on top.
Additionally, the Nuggets present the best betting value, with the odds of -184 available at FanDuel Sportsbook, presenting an edge of 1.4%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Suns vs. Nuggets
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Monday's Suns vs. Nuggets game.
Phoenix Suns Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | 26 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Bradley Beal | 22 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| Royce O'Neale | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Tyus Jones | 11 | 2 | 9 | 2 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | 10 | 13 | 4 | 0 |
Jusuf Nurkic Over 10.5 Rebounds (+105)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic Over 10.5 Rebounds | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +105 |
- Our top prop bet for the Suns is on Jusuf Nurkic to record over 10.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 13 rebounds, giving us an edge of 14.0% on the +105 odds offered by DraftKings.
Denver Nuggets Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | 32 | 12 | 11 | 2 |
| Aaron Gordon | 15 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Michael Porter | 15 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Russell Westbrook | 15 | 6 | 7 | 1 |
| Christian Braun | 13 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
Aaron Gordon Over 4.5 Assists (+135)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon Over 4.5 Assists | BetMGM | Get Offer | +135 |
- Our best prop bet for the Nuggets is on Aaron Gordon to record over 4.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 5 assists, giving us an edge of 10.5% on the +135 odds offered by BetMGM.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Suns vs. Nuggets Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Suns vs. Nuggets trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Julian Strawther Over 0.5 Total Blocks
Julian Strawther has recorded at least one block in 9 of his last 20 games (45% success rate). You can wager on him to do it again at odds of +230 (30% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Julian Strawther Over 8.5 Points Scored
Julian Strawther has scored more than 8.5 points in 7 of his last 10 games (70%). You can make a bet that he'll score 9 or more points again at odds of -130 (57%), available at DraftKings.
Peyton Watson Over 1.5 Total Assists
Peyton Watson has had more than 1.5 assists in 8 of his last 14 games (57%). You can wager on him to record over 1.5 assists again at odds of +160 (38%), again available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Jusuf Nurkic of the Suns to record over 10.5 rebounds, with a projection of 13 rebounds marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are placing a bet on the Nuggets -4.5 to cover.
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