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The Denver Nuggets (17-13) take on the Utah Jazz (7-23) Monday. Tip-off from Delta Center is set for 9 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Nuggets vs. Jazz odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Nuggets lead 2-0 with a 129-103 home win on Nov. 2 and a 122-103 road win on Nov. 27
The Nuggets ended a 2-game losing streak with a 134-121 victory over the Detroit Pistons Saturday. C Nikola Jokic had 37 points, 9 boards and 8 dimes. G Jamal Murray dropped 34 points, and F Michael Porter Jr. had 26 points and 5 threes. When the team is clicking like that, you’re not getting past them. They are 6-3 over their last 9 and have scored 100+ points in each.
The Jazz lost their third straight in a 114-111 cover as 7.5-point dogs against the Philadelphia 76ers Saturday. F Lauri Markkanen (23), G Collin Sexton (20) and F Brice Sensabaugh (20) all went for 20+ points. The Jazz are 3-7 straight up over their last 10, but they’re 7-3 ATS with the Over cashing 9 times.
Nuggets at Jazz odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 12:52 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Nuggets -275 (bet $275 to win $100) | Jazz +220 (bet $100 to win $220)
- Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets -6.5 (-115) | Jazz +6.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 239.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Nuggets at Jazz key injuries
Nuggets
- F Aaron Gordon (calf) out
Jazz
- F John Collins (hip) doubtful
- G Keyonte George (ankle) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Nuggets at Jazz picks and predictions
Prediction
Nuggets 121, Jazz 115
Moneyline
This is a trap game, and I wouldn’t bet on Denver at -180 if that were even available.
Instead, you can bank on MICHAEL PORTER JR OVER 2.5 3-POINTERS (-120). MPJ has gone 5-for-7 and 5-for-8 from downtown his last 2 games, and he is 6-for-12 from downtown against Utah this season.
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Against the spread
I’m rolling with the JAZZ +6.5 (-105). They’ve covered in 5 straight games and are 17-13 ATS on the season. Denver has allowed an average of 126.7 PPG over the last 3 games, and that Swiss cheese style of defense will keep Utah in it.
Over/Under
This number is too high. Yes, Utah is 9-1 O/U in its last 10, and Denver is 6-3-1. The Over is 1-1 head-to-head this year, but this total would not have hit in either game.
Take the UNDER 239.5 (-110).
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