Denver Nuggets vs. Phoenix Suns Predictions, Odds and Best Bets For 10/25

The Phoenix Suns enter Denver at 1–1, having opened their season with a gritty 120–116 win over the Kings before stumbling in Los Angeles against the Clippers, 129–102. Devin Booker has been the steadying force, while Dillon Brooks continues to provide efficient scoring, but Phoenix is still ironing out its chemistry.

The Denver Nuggets, meanwhile, sit at 0–1 after dropping their opener to Golden State in overtime. Nikola Jokic remains the engine, but Denver’s supporting cast struggled to close, and they are eager to avoid an early skid. Back at Ball Arena, the Nuggets will look to reassert their dominance with sharper execution and more reliable perimeter shooting.

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— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) October 24, 2025

Game Details

Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Time: 9:00 PM ET
Venue: Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado
TV: ESPN
Streaming: ESPN+, NBA League Pass

Recommended Bets and Updated Odds

Bet Type	Selection	FanDuel	BetMGM
Winning Margin	Denver Nuggets by 1–5	+500	+650
Total Points	Denver Nuggets Over 120.5	-106	-180
Total Points	Phoenix Suns Over 108.5	-110	-165

Analysis and Rationale

The Nuggets are favored because of their stability and home‑court edge. Even in a season‑opening overtime loss to Golden State, Denver showed its depth with Aaron Gordon’s career‑best 50 points and Nikola Jokic still producing a triple‑double despite not being at his sharpest. That combination of proven star power and continuity makes them a trusted play at Ball Arena.

The Suns, meanwhile, enter on the second night of a back‑to‑back after being blown out by the LA Clippers. Dillon Brooks and Devin Booker carried the scoring load, but the absence of Jalen Green limits their offensive ceiling and leaves their rotation thinner than expected. Phoenix’s inconsistency, a gritty win over Sacramento followed by a lopsided loss, reinforces why oddsmakers hesitate to back them on the road against a rested Denver squad.

Denver Nuggets vs. Phoenix Suns Prediction

Denver should look to push tempo early, leaning on Jokic’s orchestration and Murray’s perimeter creation to stretch Phoenix’s tired legs. Aaron Gordon’s confidence after his breakout could keep pressure on mismatches inside. The Suns will rely heavily on Booker and Brooks for scoring bursts, but without Green and on a back‑to‑back, sustaining pace feels difficult.

Prediction: Denver Nuggets to Win

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Denver Nuggets vs. Phoenix Suns Betting Odds and Spread

Bet Type	Denver Nuggets	Phoenix Suns
Moneyline	-900	+600
Spread	-13.5 (−105)	+13.5 (−115)
Total	Under 232.5 (−110)	Over 232.5 (−110)

Denver Nuggets vs. Phoenix Suns Best Bets

Here are the over/under and best player bets for the Denver Nuggets, and the Phoenix Suns, according to BetMGM.

Denver Nuggets Over/Under Odds

Player	Bet Type	Over	Under
Nikola Jokic	O 28.5 Points	-105	-125
Jamal Murray	O 20.5 Points	-120	-110
Cameron Johnson	O 2.5 Three-Pointers	+105	-140

Denver Nuggets Best Player Bets

Aaron Gordon O 15.5 Points: −118
Nikola Jokic O 9.5 Assists: +100
Christian Braun O 2.5 Assists: +110

Phoenix Suns Over/Under Odds

Player	Bet Type	Over	Under
Devin Booker	O 25.5 Points	-110	-120
Dillon Brooks	O 15.5 Points	-105	-125
Grayson Allen	O 3.5 Assists	+105	-140

Phoenix Suns Best Player Bets

Dillon Brooks O 3.5 Threes: +110
Royce O’Neale O 2.5 Assists: -135
Oso Ighodaro O 5.5 Rebounds: +115

The odds given above are sourced from BetMGM. Use BetMGM to ace your betting game across all sports.

FAQs

Who’s favored to win?

Denver is a heavy favorite at around -900 on the moneyline, reflecting their home‑court advantage and Phoenix’s fatigue from playing the second night of a back‑to‑back.

Any player props worth noting?

Nikola Jokic’s assist line sits at O 9.5 (+100), while Jamal Murray is lined at O 20.5 points (−120). Both highlight Denver’s balanced attack, with Jokic as the facilitator and Murray as the scoring spark.

What’s the spread telling us?

The Nuggets are laying -13.5 points, which is a big number this early in the season. It signals oddsmakers expect Denver not just to win, but to control the game comfortably against a Suns team missing Jalen Green and coming off a blowout loss.