- Matchup: Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns
- Scheduled Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
- Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ
- Broadcast: Arizona’s Family
- Current Odds/Point Spread: Denver -4.5
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This Friday, the Phoenix Suns (1-2) will take on the Denver Nuggets (2-2) at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Denver enters the game as 4.5-point favorites, with an over/under total set at 227.5.
The Nuggets recently faced off against the Pelicans, emerging victorious with a score of 104-91. Denver finished the game with a field goal percentage of 46.3% (37 of 80) and made 12 of 31 attempts from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they excelled, converting 18 of 19 shots for an impressive 94.7%. They secured a total of 42 rebounds, including 5 offensive boards, and tallied 30 assists while forcing 19 turnovers and coming up with 11 steals. On defense, Denver restricted New Orleans to a shooting percentage of 41.5% (34 of 82). The Pelicans managed 20 assists and made 14 steals while grabbing 41 total rebounds (8 offensive, 33 defensive) and blocking 5 shots. New Orleans shot at 72.7% from the free-throw line, converting 16 of 22 attempts, and they struggled with just 7 out of 30 from beyond the arc. The Nuggets committed 19 personal fouls, compared to the Pelicans’ 21.
Jamal Murray was a key player in this matchup, scoring 23 points on 9 of 19 shooting. He played for 38 minutes, grabbed 1 rebound, and contributed 6 assists while shooting 47.4% from the field.
Denver enters this matchup with a current record of 2-2. They average 16.0 turnovers per game and commit 21.8 personal fouls as a team. Averaging 44.5 rebounds per game and with a total of 104 assists this season, the Nuggets rank 21st in the league for assists. Their three-point shooting stands at 32.8% (45 of 137), and they achieve a free-throw percentage of 79.6%. They are averaging 110.8 points per game, ranking 22nd overall, shooting 45.8% from the floor.
On defense, the Nuggets force 16.8 turnovers per game and draw 24.0 fouls. They are ranked 8th in the league for assists allowed, having given up 106 this year. Opponents shoot 46.0% against them (166 of 361), while they allow an average of 45.5 rebounds per game. The Nuggets surrender 32.9% shooting from three-point range and are 16th in the league for points allowed per game (114.0).
In their last outing, the Suns suffered a defeat against the Thunder, losing 125-114. Phoenix allowed Oklahoma City to grab 48 total rebounds (12 offensive). They shot 37.5% from beyond the arc, making 12 of 32 attempts, while finishing 25 of 29 on free throws for an 86.2% success rate. The Thunder capitalized on 44 of 86 field goals, resulting in a shooting percentage of 51.2%. When the game closed, the Suns went 39 for 91 from the floor, which is 42.9%, hitting 18 of 50 three-point attempts for a 36.0% clip. The Thunder were hit with 20 fouls, sending the Suns to the line 25 times, while they turned over the ball 13 times, earning 7 steals. Phoenix tallied 24 defensive boards and 14 offensive boards for a total of 38 rebounds in the game.
Jalen Green had a solid performance for the Suns, scoring 20 points in 31 minutes on the court, featuring 4 assists. He shot 8 of 13, achieving a rate of 61.5% and grabbed 4 rebounds.
The Suns currently hold a record of 1-2 for the season. Offensively, the Suns have a shooting percentage of 45.6%, placing them 16th in the NBA. They have scored a total of 328 points this year, averaging 109.3 per game, and are grabbing 39.7 rebounds per contest. The Suns average 25.3 assists per game, ranking them 19th in the league, while turning the ball over 15.3 times per game. They commit 21.0 fouls on average and shoot 74.3% from the free-throw line.
Defensively, the Suns rank 26th in the NBA in points allowed, conceding 123.7 per game. They force an average of 17.0 turnovers while allowing opponents to shoot 48.0% from the field (26th in the league). Opponents shoot 40.7% from three against Phoenix, converting 79.7% of their free throws. Phoenix concedes 26.7 assists and an average of 49.3 rebounds per game, ranking 19th and 28th, respectively, in the league.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take Phoenix (+4.5)
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