Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns Prediction, 3/24/2026 Preview and Pick

Game: Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns

Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Location: Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, AZ

TV: NBC

Mortgage Matchup Center is where the Phoenix Suns (39-32) will try to defeat the Denver Nuggets (43-28) on Tuesday.

The Nuggets stepped onto the hardwood against the Raptors and went home with a win by a final score of 121-115 in their last game. Denver finished having earned a 54.3% field goal percentage (44 of 81) and buried 14 of 30 shots from distance. From the charity stripe, the Nuggets made 19 of their 25 shots for a rate of 76.0%. In reference to getting rebounds, they earned 35 with 9 of them being on the offensive end. They also doled out 29 assists in this contest while forcing 26 turnovers and earning 16 steals. When talking about defense, Denver let their opponent shoot 51.2% from the floor on 44 of 86 shooting. Toronto recorded 23 dimes and had 6 steals for the contest. Additionally, Toronto snagged 38 rebounds (10 offensive, 28 defensive) and added 4 rejections. Toronto walked away from this one shooting 73.9% when shooting free throws by making 17 of their 23 shots. They converted 10 of 31 attempts from distance. In the matter of personal fouls, the Nuggets ended up walking away with 20 while the Raptors racked up 17 personal fouls.

Jamal Murray is one guy who was a major factor in this game. He accounted for 31 points on 10 of 18 shooting. He was on the hardwood for 40 minutes played and collected 5 rebounds. Murray walked away from this one shooting 55.6% from the floor and also dished out 6 dimes.

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Denver enters this one with a mark of 43-28 on the year. They are giving up possession 13.1 times per game and as a unit they commit 19.0 fouls per contest. As a unit, Denver is pulling in 43.4 rebounds per game and has accounted for 2,012 assists for the season, which ranks 5th in the league in terms of passing. The Nuggets are shooting 39.2% on shots beyond the perimeter (980 of 2,498) and 80.6% from the charity stripe. They have an average of 120.7 points per outing (1st in basketball) while shooting 49.3% from the floor.

When they are on the defensive end, the Nuggets are forcing 12.0 turnovers per contest and they draw 21.7 personal fouls. They are currently ranked 21st in the league in giving up assists with 1,939 relinquished for the season. The Nuggets defense is allowing a field goal percentage of 46.9% (3,024 of 6,445) and they surrender 42.8 rebounds per game as a basketball team. They are giving up 34.9% from beyond the arc and they rank 19th in basketball in points per game allowed (116.5).

When they last played, the Suns went home defeated by a final of 108-105 against the Bucks. The Suns were able to collect 36 defensive rebounds and 13 offensive rebounds for a total of 49 in this game. They gave up possession of the ball 12 times, while getting 5 steals for the matchup. The Bucks had 14 personal fouls in this matchup which got the Suns to the charity stripe for a total of 18 tries. They were able to make 10 of the free throws for a clip of 55.6%. In relation to shots from beyond the perimeter, Phoenix knocked down 15 out of 39 attempts (38.5%). In all, the Suns walked away from this one shooting 40 out of 89 from the field which gave them a percentage of 44.9%. The Suns permitted the Bucks to convert 39 out of 78 tries from the field which had them shooting 50.0% in this matchup. They went 41.0% from three-point range by shooting 16 of 39 and ended up going 14 out of 21 from the free throw line (66.7%). When it comes to rebounds, Phoenix allowed Milwaukee to collect 26 overall (4 offensive).

Jalen Green ended up being a factor for the Suns in this matchup. He converted 9 of 17 in this game giving him a field goal percentage of 52.9%, and accounted for 3 rebounds. Green tallied 24 points in his 36 minutes on the hardwood and had 2 assists in the game.

Phoenix has a record of 39-32 on the campaign. As an offensive unit, the Suns are shooting 45.3% from the floor, which is ranked 27th in basketball. Phoenix has totaled 7,961 points so far this season (112.1 per contest) and they grab 43.0 rebounds per contest. They are assisting teammates 24.7 times per contest (27th in basketball) and they are turning it over 14.5 times per contest. The Suns are responsible for committing 20.9 fouls every game and they go 78.4% from the free throw line.

The Phoenix defense surrenders 34.5% on 3-point shots (864 of 2,506) and opponents are converting on 78.5% of their shots from the charity stripe. They give up 24.6 dimes and 43.9 rebounds per contest, which is ranked 4th and 16th in basketball. The Suns on the defensive end are ranked 6th in basketball in PPG given up with 111.2. They are able to force 16.3 TO's per game and have let teams shoot 47.0% from the floor (16th in the NBA).

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlay's Pundit's Pick: Take Phoenix and under the total points

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