Taking Phoenix at +7.5 against Denver makes sense because this game has all the signs of being tighter than expected. The Suns have been playing better basketball lately, and with Kevin Durant leading the way, they have the firepower to keep pace with the Nuggets. Denver is dominant at home, but they’ve shown some inconsistencies in covering larger spreads, especially against teams with elite shot-makers. Phoenix also matches up well defensively, with the ability to throw different looks at Nikola Jokić and limit Denver’s second-chance opportunities. If the Suns can slow the game down and control the tempo, they should keep this within the number, if not have a shot at winning outright.