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Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggets: preview and win probability

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

Our ratings favor Nuggets: about 75% to win, with a projected score of Phoenix Suns 111, Denver Nuggets 117. A win for Suns would count as a real upset. 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, Julian Strawther (DEN) and Mark Williams (PHX) are listed as out.

Keys to the game

  • Home court is worth roughly three points in our model, which helps Nuggets.
  • 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

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

Win probability

25%
75%
SunsNuggets

Projected score: Suns 111, Nuggets 117

Model estimate for information and entertainment.

Matchup at a glance

PHXDEN
Record0-10-0
Last 5LLLLLLLLWL
Points per game83–
Allowed per game124–
Days of rest––
Rating15061593

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