Suns vs. Nuggets: How to watch, schedule, live stream info, game time, TV channel

Who’s Playing

Denver @ Phoenix

What to Know

The Denver Nuggets haven’t won a matchup against the Phoenix Suns since January 23rd, but they’ll be looking to end the drought Wednesday. They will face off at 10 p.m. ET October 20th at Footprint Center to kick off their 2021 seasons. Denver is coming off of a 47-25 season with hopes of advancing further than the second round of the playoffs, where they were eliminated by Phoenix in a four-game sweep. Likewise, the Suns enjoyed a 51-21 record last season and almost won it all, losing 105-98 to the Milwaukee Bucks in game six of the NBA Finals.

Two offensive numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Denver was fourth best in field goal percentage, finishing the 2020-2021 season at 48.50%. But Phoenix was even better: they ranked second in the league in field goal percentage, closing the year with 49% overall. This one is shaping up to be an exciting offensive shootout.

Since the experts predict a loss, Denver will need to dig deep. We’ll soon see whether they can make the experts look bad.

How To Watch

• When: Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET
• Where: Footprint Center — Phoenix, Arizona
• TV: ESPN
• Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
• Follow: CBS Sports App
• Ticket Cost: $38.00

Odds

The Suns are a solid 6-point favorite against the Nuggets, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Suns as a 6.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -112

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Series History

Denver have won 17 out of their last 26 games against Phoenix.

• Jun 13, 2021 – Phoenix 125 vs. Denver 118
• Jun 11, 2021 – Phoenix 116 vs. Denver 102
• Jun 09, 2021 – Phoenix 123 vs. Denver 98
• Jun 07, 2021 – Phoenix 122 vs. Denver 105
• Jan 23, 2021 – Denver 120 vs. Phoenix 112
• Jan 22, 2021 – Denver 130 vs. Phoenix 126
• Jan 01, 2021 – Phoenix 106 vs. Denver 103
• Feb 08, 2020 – Denver 117 vs. Phoenix 108
• Dec 23, 2019 – Denver 113 vs. Phoenix 111
• Nov 24, 2019 – Denver 116 vs. Phoenix 104
• Oct 25, 2019 – Denver 108 vs. Phoenix 107
• Jan 25, 2019 – Denver 132 vs. Phoenix 95
• Jan 12, 2019 – Phoenix 102 vs. Denver 93
• Dec 29, 2018 – Denver 122 vs. Phoenix 118
• Oct 20, 2018 – Denver 119 vs. Phoenix 91
• Feb 10, 2018 – Denver 123 vs. Phoenix 113
• Jan 19, 2018 – Phoenix 108 vs. Denver 100
• Jan 03, 2018 – Denver 134 vs. Phoenix 111
• Jan 28, 2017 – Denver 123 vs. Phoenix 112
• Jan 26, 2017 – Denver 127 vs. Phoenix 120
• Nov 27, 2016 – Denver 120 vs. Phoenix 114
• Nov 16, 2016 – Denver 120 vs. Phoenix 104
• Mar 10, 2016 – Denver 116 vs. Phoenix 98
• Dec 23, 2015 – Denver 104 vs. Phoenix 96
• Nov 20, 2015 – Phoenix 114 vs. Denver 107
• Nov 14, 2015 – Phoenix 105 vs. Denver 81