The Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns lock horns in a regular-season game at the Mortgage Matchup Center on Tuesday, with tipoff at 11 p.m. ET. The Nuggets lead the season series 2-0 after winning the first matchup by 22 points and the second encounter by 18 points.

The Nuggets have won their last two game and are in fourth place in the Western Conference standings with a 44-28 record. Meanwhile, the Suns are in eighth place in the West with a 40-32 record.

Denver Nuggets vs. Phoenix Suns Preview, Starting Lineups Tonight, Betting Tips and Game Prediction

Denver Nuggets vs. Phoenix Suns Betting Tips and Odds

Moneyline: Nuggets (-218), Suns (+180)

Spread: Nuggets -4.5 (-111), Suns +4.5 (-111)

Total over/under o/u: Nuggets o237.5 (-111), Suns u237.5 (-111)

Editor’s note: Odds might change closer to tipoff.

Betting Tips

• Nikola Jokic is expected to record over 9.5 assists.
• Jamal Murray is expected to score over 24.5 points.
• Devin Booker is expected to score over 25.5 points.

Denver Nuggets vs. Phoenix Suns Preview

The Nuggets defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 128-122 in their previous outing on Sunday. Jokic and Murray each scored 22 points, as the Nuggets stayed true to their identity as the most efficient offensive team by shooting over 54% from the floor. The Serbian center recorded a triple-double, finishing with 14 rebounds and 14 assists.

Cameron Johnson knocked down five of his seven attempts from 3-point range and scored 19 points. All the starters scored in double digits, while Payton Watson (14) and Bruce Brown (13) combined for 27 points off the bench.

Meanwhile, the Suns snapped out of a five-game skid with a 120-98 win against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. It was the Suns’ efficiency that helped them take down the Raptors, as the team shot over 51%, including 45.0% from 3-point range. Phoenix needs to improve its turnover rate after it turned the ball over 16 times in the previous outing.

Devin Booker and Jalen Green led the team’s offense with efficient performances. Booker scored 25 points, while Green chipped in with 20 to fetch a much-needed win for the Suns. For Phoenix to continue building on that momentum, it will need another strong showing from Booker and Green.

Denver Nuggets vs. Phoenix Suns Starting Lineups Tonight

Denver Nuggets starting lineup

PG: Jamal Murray, SG: Christian Braun, SF: Cameron Johnson, PF: Aaron Gordon, C: Nikola Jokic.

Phoenix Suns starting lineup

PG: Devin Booker, SG: Collin Gillespie, SF: Jalen Green, PF: Royce O’Neale, C: Oso Ighodaro.

Denver Nuggets vs. Phoenix Suns Prediction

The Nuggets are the healthier of the two teams, with the world’s best player, Nikola Jokic, leading the charge. The Suns are banged up and missing a few key pieces. Expect the Nuggets to rely on their cohesiveness to record a hard-fought win on the road.

Final score prediction: Nuggets win 119-114.