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Nikola Jokic u30.5 Points Scored (-119) Projection 27.24 (Under)
The Denver Nuggets rank 5th-least in up-tempo pace for away games and face the 7th-least up-tempo Phoenix Suns, while also averaging 10.8 offensive rebounds per game, ranking 10th worst in the NBA.
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Devin Booker o24.5 Points Scored (-123) Projection 27.62 (Over)
The Phoenix Suns lead the NBA with an average of 13.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games, while opposing starting point guards have attempted an average of 5.6 free throws per game against the Nuggets in the last 5 games.
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Nikola Jokic u10.5 Total Assists (-106) Projection 9.42 (Under)
The Denver Nuggets rank 5th-least in up-tempo pace when playing away and are expected to have fewer opportunities against the 7th-least up-tempo Phoenix Suns, while also ranking 10th worst in the NBA with 10.8 offensive rebounds per game away from home.
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Royce O'Neale u11.5 Points Scored (-128) Projection 9.42 (Under)
The Phoenix Suns rank 7th-slowest in offensive tempo this year, while the Denver Nuggets are 5th-slowest in away tempo, limiting scoring opportunities for the Suns, who are also 4th-worst in free-throw attempts at 22.1 per game, as opposing starting PFs face difficulties against the Nuggets with only 2.6 foul shots attempted per game.
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Royce O'Neale u11.5 Points Scored (-123) Projection 9.42 (Under)
The Phoenix Suns have the 7th-slowest tempo offense this year, while the Denver Nuggets have the 5th-slowest tempo on the road, and the Suns rank 4th-worst in the NBA for free-throw attempts at 22.1 per game, with opposing starting power forwards averaging only 2.6 free throw attempts against the Nuggets.
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Collin Gillespie u14.5 Points Scored (-109) Projection 12.42 (Under)
The Phoenix Suns have the 7th-slowest offense tempo, while the Denver Nuggets rank 5th-slowest away from home, and the Suns have the 4th-fewest free throw attempts in the NBA at 22.1 per game.
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Collin Gillespie u14.5 Points Scored (-110) Projection 12.29 (Under)
The Phoenix Suns have the 7th-slowest tempo offense and rank 4th-worst in free throw attempts per game at 22.1, while the Denver Nuggets have the 5th-slowest away tempo.
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Nick Richards u7.5 Points Scored (-118) Projection 6.02 (Under)
The Phoenix Suns have the 7th-slowest offense tempo and rank 4th-worst in free throw attempts at 22.1 per game, while the Denver Nuggets play at the 5th-slowest tempo away from home.
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Cameron Johnson o14.5 Points Scored
Johnson is averaging 22 points with a 79.7 effective field goal percentage, including 65% from 3-point range, while scoring at least 18 points in recent games, yet his point total is set at 14.5.
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Nikola Jokic u30.5 Points Scored (-110) Projection 27.26 (Under)
The Denver Nuggets rank 5th-least in up-tempo pace for away games this season and are facing the 7th-least up-tempo team, the Phoenix Suns, while averaging 10.8 offensive rebounds per game, ranking 10th worst in the NBA.
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Nick Richards u9.5 Points Scored (-128) Projection 4.39 (Under)
The Phoenix Suns rank as the 7th-slowest tempo offense in the league and have the 4th-worst free-throw attempts per game, while the Denver Nuggets play at the 5th-slowest tempo on the road.
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Nick Richards o8.5 Points Scored (-106) Projection 10.11 (Over)
The Phoenix Suns lead the NBA with an average of 13.2 offensive rebounds per game over their last 20 games.
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