Denver at Phoenix

Denver is fifth in scoring (116.6 ppg) and sixth in shooting (48.2%), with 6-11 center, Nikola Jokic, second in the NBA in assists at 9.9 per game. They topped the Suns in overtime last night, 130-126. The Nuggets got an offensive boost with the return of Michael Porter, Jr., who had missed 10 games due to coronavirus issues. He had seven points and six rebounds in 20 minutes off the bench. Denver is 50-37 OVER the total against teams allowing 106-plus points per game. Phoenix is home and ranked #11 offensively in shooting (47%). The Suns are 19-8 OVER the total at home against teams averaging 23-plus assists per contest, as well as 21-10 OVER at home versus opponents who average 106-plus points per game. With the OVER cashing seven of the last eight times these teams have met on this court, look for another offensive show. Take Denver/Phoenix OVER the total.