The Phoenix Suns face a pivotal stretch as they continue their push for a playoff spot. They head into Denver on Friday to take on the Nuggets. Phoenix has won two of its last three games, including a 123-113 victory over the Clippers, in which Kevin Durant scored 34 points to help the Suns rally from a 23-point deficit.
Durant has been the focal point of the Suns’ offense this season, averaging 26.9 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game. Phoenix needs another big performance from its star forward to gain ground in the Western Conference standings.
Here’s the featured Kevin Durant prop bet on DraftKings Sportsbook for Friday’s game against the Nuggets.
Best Kevin Durant Prop Bet on DraftKings Sportsbook
Over 25.5 Points (-115)
Durant has been on a scoring tear, averaging 30.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 4.0 assists in his last two games. He’s playing urgently as Phoenix fights to climb into the playoff picture.
The matchup with Denver presents a favorable opportunity for Durant to clear this points total. He has averaged 25.0 points per game in two appearances against the Nuggets this season, and he’ll be looking to carry the scoring load again to keep Phoenix in the hunt to overtake the Dallas Mavericks for 10th in the Western Conference ahead of Sunday’s head-to-head matchup.
Durant’s volume will be key, as he has taken at least 18 field goal attempts in four of his last five games. He’ll also be facing a Nuggets team dealing with injuries, including Aaron Gordon, who has missed the previous three games with an ankle injury. Gordon is considered questionable to play. Durant will have a much easier path to finding scoring opportunities against a depleted frontcourt if Gordon remains out.
With the Suns entering this game knowing they need every win down the stretch, expect Durant to be aggressive in looking for his shot. This is a strong setup for him to surpass 25.5 points.