Denver at Phoenix

A tough matchup for Denver opening the season on the road at the defending Western Conference champs. The Nuggets were 2-5 against Phoenix last season, including getting swept by the Suns in the playoffs both straight up and against the number. Denver is 22-37 ATS when the total is 220 or higher. Phoenix is on a 30-17 spread run at home and returns its loaded roster anchored by Chris Paul (16.4 ppg, 8.9 apg, 1.4 steals per game), Devin Booker (27.3 ppg), and center Deandre Ayton. The Suns are 44-28 ATS as a favorite, including 18-4 ATS as home chalk of six points or fewer. Play Phoenix.