Suns vs. Nuggets Game 5 Prediction - NBA Playoffs 2023

NBA action continues on Tuesday at 10:00PM ET as the Phoenix Suns face off with the favored Denver Nuggets in the 2023 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena.

Dimers' best betting picks for Suns vs. Nuggets, plus our score prediction, best odds and player props, are featured below.

Who Will Win: Suns vs. Nuggets Game 5

Using high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Tuesday's Suns-Nuggets NBA Playoffs game 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Nuggets a 70% chance of getting the W against the Suns.

The NBA Playoffs is an annual elimination tournament held to determine the league's champion.

Sixteen teams, including the Suns and Nuggets, reached the 2023 NBA Playoffs, which consists of four rounds: the First Round, Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals, and NBA Finals.

Each round is played as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins advancing to the next round until a champion is crowned.

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Suns vs. Nuggets Game 5 Odds

• Spread: Nuggets -6.5 (-110), Suns +6.5 (-105)
• Moneyline: Nuggets -260, Suns +220
• Total: Over/Under 227.5 (-108/-110)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Nuggets are listed as -6.5 favorites against the Suns, with -110 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Suns (+6.5) to cover the spread, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -105.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Nuggets at -260. That means you can risk $260 to win $100, for a total payout of $360, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Suns at +220, where you can put down $100 to profit $220, earning a total payout of $320, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 227.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -108, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Suns (+6.5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 227.5-point Over/Under has considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Suns vs. Nuggets Game 5

• Spread: Suns +6.5 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook (52% probability)
• Moneyline: Suns @ +220 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Total: Under 227.5 @ -110 via PointsBet (50% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every time.

While the Nuggets are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Suns moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Suns vs. Nuggets Game 5 Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Phoenix vs. Denver at Ball Arena this Tuesday has the Nuggets winning 116-110.

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Dimers has full coverage of Tuesday's Suns-Nuggets matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Suns vs. Nuggets Game 5 Player Props

Prop bets are a popular way to wager on Phoenix vs. Denver without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.

DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Ball Arena.

Devin Booker is expected to lead the way for the Suns with 35 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists, while Jamal Murray is projected to finish with 31 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists for the Nuggets.

Suns Projected Box Score

• Devin Booker: 35 PTS, 5 REB, 7 AST
• Kevin Durant: 33 PTS, 8 REB, 7 AST
• Deandre Ayton: 16 PTS, 9 REB, 1 AST
• Cameron Payne: 13 PTS, 2 REB, 6 AST
• Landry Shamet: 12 PTS, 2 REB, 3 AST

Nuggets Projected Box Score

• Jamal Murray: 31 PTS, 5 REB, 8 AST
• Nikola Jokic: 29 PTS, 15 REB, 15 AST
• Michael Porter: 19 PTS, 7 REB, 1 AST
• Aaron Gordon: 16 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST
• Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: 12 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting insights before Suns vs. Nuggets on Tuesday May 9, 2023.

Suns vs. Nuggets Game 5 2023 NBA Playoffs

Tuesday's game between the Nuggets and Suns in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to begin at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: Phoenix Suns vs. Denver Nuggets
• Date: Tuesday May 9, 2023
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: Ball Arena

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