{"id":266156,"date":"2023-05-01T17:46:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-02T00:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bilcomprd.wpengine.com\/?p=266156"},"modified":"2023-10-18T12:21:23","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T19:21:23","slug":"2023-nba-western-conference-semifinals-nuggets-vs-suns-nba-playoffs-money-line-spreads-and-nba-championship-odds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ballislife.com\/2023-nba-western-conference-semifinals-nuggets-vs-suns-nba-playoffs-money-line-spreads-and-nba-championship-odds\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 NBA Western Conference Semifinals: Nuggets vs. Suns: NBA Playoffs: Money Line, Spreads, and NBA Championship Odds."},"content":{"rendered":"
Twitter: @GGirlSports<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Updated: 5\/4 8:14 PM EST.<\/em><\/p>\n The Denver Nuggets are the number one Seed in the West for a reason, and currently have a 2-0 lead over the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference Semifinals<\/strong><\/em>. The 1st Seed Denver Nuggets (53-29, 19-22 Away)<\/strong> <\/em>will face off against the 4th Seed Phoenix Suns (45-37, 38-13 Home)<\/strong><\/em> in Game 3 of the Conference Semifinals<\/strong><\/em>. The Boston Celtics still currently have the least odds of winning an NBA Championship. These two teams will play on 5\/5 at 10 PM EST, at the Footprint Center, located in Phoenix, Arizona<\/strong><\/em>. The matchup will air on TNT.<\/strong> If you are looking for the best betting odds and stats, here is information to know:<\/em><\/p>\n Denver Nuggets: +400<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Phoenix Suns: +1200<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Betting Odds: Denver (-4.5), Over\/Under 227.5.<\/strong><\/em> The Nuggets came out with a statement and showed why they are the 1 seed. Jamal Murray erupted for 34 points<\/strong> and 9 Rebounds<\/strong><\/em>. Although Phoenix had the 1st Quarter Lead, Denver broke open in the 2nd Quarter, and outscored the Suns 37-19.<\/strong><\/em> From there, Denver took control back in the last Quarter. All the Nugget\u2019s starters had points in double figures, Nikola Joki\u0107 had a double-double, with 19 Rebounds and 24 Points<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n For the Suns, Devin Booker and Kevin Durant combined for 56 Points, 2 Steals, and 5 blocks.<\/strong><\/em> However, The Suns had 24 Points off their bench.<\/em><\/p>\n Denver shot 43 Percent from the Three-Point and held the Suns to 30 Percent<\/strong><\/em>. The Nuggets outrebounded them 49-38,<\/em> <\/strong>especially offensively.<\/em> In addition, Denver was hot all night, hitting 16 Three Pointers as a team.\u00a0 The <\/em>eruption of Jamal Murray, in addition to Nikola Joki\u0107 shows why this team can be so scary.<\/p>\n Betting Odds: Denver (-4.0), Over\/Under 229.5.<\/strong><\/em> This was a surprising game, in Which Phoenix was held to under 90 Points<\/strong><\/em>. Over the course of the Playoffs, the Suns rank 4th in Offensive Rating, and have Devin Booker, and Kevin Durant to lead the way.<\/em><\/p>\n Although Kevin Durant added 27 points, he struggled from the field. Durant shot 2-12 from the Three, and 10-27 from the Field.<\/strong> <\/em>He added 1 Steal, 3 Assists, and 8 Rebounds. The Suns lost Veteran Guard Chris Paul in the 3rd Quarter due to a groin injury, and Phoenix only had 4 Points off the Bench.<\/strong> <\/em>For Denver, Nikola Joki\u0107 led the way with 39 Points and 16 Rebounds.<\/strong><\/em> Although Jamal Murray struggled, Aaron Gordon and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope had a decent game.<\/em><\/p>\n Although both teams struggled from the Three-Point Range, Phoenix was held to 19 Percent. Denver outrebounded Phoenix 41-39, and dominated inside the pain, 48-30.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n (NBA Betting odds<\/a> as of 5\/4. They are subjected to change.)<\/p>\n Denver:<\/strong> +150<\/em> G Collin Gillespie (OUT): Leg.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n PF Chris Paul (Day-To-Day): Left Groin Strain.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Much like the Philadelphia 76ers, the Nuggets had a favorable matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves in the First Round of the NBA Playoffs<\/a>. In fact, they beat the Timberwolves 4-1<\/strong>, held the Timberwolves to 105 Points, and outrebounded them 44.8 to 39.2<\/strong><\/em>. Denver never lost a game at home, and Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Michael Porter Jr. all had a huge Game 5.<\/em><\/p>\n In 5 Playoff Games against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Nikola Joki\u0107 led the way with 26.2 Points, 12.4 Rebounds, and 9 Assists per Game.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nNBA Championship Odds: Eastern Conference.<\/h2>\n
NBA Western Conference Semifinals.<\/h2>\n
Phoenix Suns @ Denver Nuggets (125-107 Denver) (Game 1).<\/h3>\n
\nBetting Results: Denver Money Line, Denver -4.5, OVER: 232.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nPhoenix Suns @ Denver Nuggets (97-87 Denver) (Game 2).<\/h3>\n
\nBetting Results: Denver Money Line, Denver -4.0, UNDER: 184.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nDenver Nuggets @ Phoenix Suns (Game 3)<\/h3>\n
\nPhoenix:<\/strong> -175<\/em>
\nSpread:<\/strong> Denver +4, Phoenix -4.<\/em>
\nOver\/Under:<\/strong> 224.5.<\/em><\/p>\nInjuries:<\/h2>\n
Denver Nuggets<\/h3>\n
Phoenix Suns<\/h3>\n
Playoffs Recap.<\/h2>\n
Denver Nuggets.<\/h3>\n