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Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns: preview and win probability

Denver Nuggets visit Phoenix Suns. Nuggets have not played a regular-season game yet, while Suns are 0-1 and have gone L-L-L-L-L in their last 5.

The model leans toward Suns: about 52% to win, with a projected score of Denver Nuggets 114, Phoenix Suns 114. That is close to a toss-up. These are model estimates built from past results, not guarantees.

The teams have met 7 times in our recent records. Nuggets lead 6-1, and the average margin has been 12 points in favor of Nuggets.

On the injury report, Mark Williams (PHX) and Julian Strawther (DEN) are listed as out.

Keys to the game

  • Home court is worth roughly three points in our model, which helps Suns.
  • Watch the rotation: 2 players are listed as out across the two teams.

Recent meetings

  • Mar 24: DEN 125, PHX 123
  • Nov 29: DEN 130, PHX 112
  • Oct 25: PHX 111, DEN 133
  • Mar 7: PHX 141, DEN 149
  • Feb 8: DEN 122, PHX 105

Injury report

Denver Nuggets
  • Spencer Jones Questionable · back Oct 22
  • Julian Strawther Out · back Nov 29
Phoenix Suns
  • Mark Williams Out · back Feb 3
  • Luke Kennard Day to day · back Oct 24
  • Oso Ighodaro Day to day · back Oct 24

Win probability

48%
52%
NuggetsSuns

Projected score: Nuggets 114, Suns 114

Model estimate for information and entertainment.

Matchup at a glance

DENPHX
Record0-00-1
Last 5LLLWLLLLLL
Points per game–83
Allowed per game–124
Days of rest–8
Rating15931506

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