The Phoenix Suns and the Denver Nuggets collide for Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals on Saturday night at 8:30 p.m. ET. The Nuggets are 3.5-point favorites at Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is 228. 

Before making any Suns vs. Nuggets picks, you NEED to check out the NBA predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past four-plus seasons. The model enters the third week of the 2023 NBA playoffs a stunning 71-38 on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning more than $2,800. Anyone following it has seen HUGE returns!

The model knows Phoenix forward Kevin Durant does multiple things at a high level. Durant has the ability to hit shots from anywhere on the court while using his length to his advantage. The 13-time All-Star is averaging 28.4 points with 7.6 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game. On April 22 against the Clippers, Durant had 31 points, 11 boards and six assists.

The model also knows Denver center Nikola Jokic is very impactful. Jokic has outstanding court vision as a passer and uses his size to be an effective rebounder. The five-time All-Star leads the team in rebounds (12.4) and assists (9) along with 26.2 points per game. In the series-clinching win over the Timberwolves, Jokic finished with 28 points, 17 boards and 12 assists. 

Now, it has set its sights on Suns vs. Nuggets in the NBA playoffs 2023. We can tell you the model is leaning Over on the point total, and it also says one side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any NBA picks.

So who wins Suns vs. Nuggets? And which side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time? Join SportsLine now to find out, all from the model on a 71-38 roll on top-rated NBA picks against the spread!