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The Denver Nuggets need every win they can get right now, finally nearing health at just the right time. Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns can coast into the postseason at this point.
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Yet, this matchup features a spread within two buckets.
My Nuggets vs. Suns predictions and NBA picks expect Phoenix to focus its defensive attention on Nikola Jokic, while the Denver star feasts on Tuesday, March 24.
Nuggets vs Suns predictionNuggets vs Suns best bet: Nikola Jokic Over 13.5 rebounds (-110)
The obvious handicap is that Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic has cleared this prop in four of his last six games. There should still be some worry tonight, though.
The Phoenix Suns are slowing things down these days to hide their disadvantages as injuries expose their roster, but those injuries will play a big part in Joker eclipsing this number.
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Oso Ighodaro and Jordan Goodwin will mount only so much resistance to Jokic, and he’ll dominate this frontcourt.
Nuggets vs Suns same-game parlay
Jokic should dominate his every matchup against the Suns, which should also reduce his need to pass the ball. Then, if Phoenix does indeed slow down the game, that should further lessen Jokic’s chances to move the ball to his teammates.
Not to mention, bet365 is offering a 30% boost on this same-game parlay, raising it to +780 if applied.
Nuggets vs Suns SGP
Nikola Jokic Over 13.5 rebounds
Nikola Jokic Over 28.5 points
Nikola Jokic Under 10.5 assists
Our “from downtown” SGP: Let Jokic Eat
Phoenix knows it is thin these days, yet the Suns rank No. 13 in offensive rating in March and No. 12 in defensive rating. They’re hanging on in intentional ways. Tonight’s intention will be to let Jokic feast, but no other Nugget beats them.
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Clearly, the Under on Jokic’s assists is correlated to the Under on Jamal Murray’s points. And both thoughts tie to the Suns setting tonight’s terms.
Nuggets vs Suns SGP
Jamal Murray Under 23.5 points
Nikola Jokic Under 10.5 assists
Nikola Jokic Over 13.5 rebounds
Nuggets vs Suns odds
Spread: Nuggets -5.5 | Suns +5.5
Moneyline: Nuggets -240 | Suns +195
Over/Under: Over 232.5 | Under 232.5
Nuggets vs Suns betting trend to know
Phoenix has cashed four straight Unders, falling short of bookmakers’ expectations by an average of 8.5 points per game. Find more NBA betting trends for Nuggets vs. Suns.
How to watch Nuggets vs Suns
Location
Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ
Date
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Tip-off
11:00 p.m. ET
TV
Peacock
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