Nuggets vs Suns NBA Christmas Day Betting Picks: Bet Denver to Cover Spread December 25, 2024
- Check out the Nuggets vs Suns betting lines on Christmas Day.
- The Nuggets are are -3 favorites with NBA odds.
- Get the best NBA betting picks for the Nuggets vs Suns.



The final game on Christmas Day is the Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns, and we’re picking the road team to prevail as the -3 favorite with NBA betting lines.
Nikola Jokic and Kevin Durant are on court, so there is superstar power for festive bettors to enjoy on December 25.
Nuggets vs Suns Game Information
- Game: Denver Nuggets (15-11) vs Phoenix Suns (14-13)
- Date/Time: Wednesday Dec. 25, 10:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ
- Nuggets vs Suns Live Stream: NBA League Pass
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2 Betting Picks for the Nuggets vs Suns NBA Christmas Day Game
1. Denver Nuggets ATS -3
The Nuggets feature in our Christmas Day NBA picks, and it’s mostly because we don’t want to put money on the struggling Suns.
The Suns’ struggles kicked off with the injury to Devin Booker, which resulted in a 120-111 loss to Indiana and a 133-125 loss to Detroit. They weren’t shocking performances, but not having a legitimate second scoring option counts against them.
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Durant is good enough to produce a big score, but without a secondary threat, the Nuggets defense can zone in on Durant and make life tough for the All-Star player.
Denver has three wins from its last four games, but lost 126-124 to the Trail Blazers most recently. It was a solid enough performance on the road, and it followed a gritty 130-129 win over the Kings on the road.
Led by Jokic, who is averaging 30.9 points per game, the Nuggets are trending nicely. They are 15-11 and 8-7 on the road, which is a good record, and they haven’t quite hit their straps, which is a scary thought.
Playing against this Suns defense, which allowed 253 points from their last two games, scoring should come easy for the road favorites, so include Nuggets -3 in your NBA picks and parlays.
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2. Nuggets vs Suns Over 234
Our NBA predictions today are biting at over 234 between the Nuggets and Suns, which is a high total, but these teams are offensively minded.
The Suns have been allowing plenty of points in their most recent games, and prior to that they scored 134 and 116 points when beating the Jazz and Trail Blazers respectively, so they have points in the tank.
We expect most of the offense to come from the Nuggets, who have no trouble scoring big totals. They have scored totals of 141, 120, 130, and 124 from their last four games, and it’s not like the Suns’ defense is stellar.
Bettors should expect a back-and-forth contest, and they could score 120 points combined at halftime. It will require a good offensive showing to cash the over, but if there are teams capable of lighting up the scoreboard, it’s the Nuggets and Suns.
Questions Of The Day
What are the odds in the Nuggets-Suns game?
The Denver Nuggets are -2 favorites to beat the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on Christmas Day.
Who will be the top scorer in the Nuggets-Suns game?
It’s a tight race between Nikola Jokic and Kevin Durant, but we’re picking Jokic to be the games’ top scorer.
Odds and information are accurate at the time of writing. Please check with official sources for the latest updates before placing any bets