Two of the best teams in the Western Conference will faceoff Wednesday as the Denver Nuggets (35-16) are at Vivint Smart Home Arena to take on the Utah Jazz (32-17). Tip-off for this game is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. We analyze the Nuggets-Jazz sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Nuggets at Jazz: Key injuries
Nuggets
- PF Paul Millsap (knee) questionable
- C Mason Plumlee (foot) out
- SF Jerami Grant (ankle) questionable
- SF Michael Porter Jr. (ankle) questionable
- SF Gerald Green (foot) out
- C Bol Bol (foot) out
Nuggets at Jazz: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 1:10 p.m. ET.
Prediction
Jazz 114, Nuggets 113
Moneyline (ML)
Despite a lesser record, the Jazz (-400) are moneyline favorites over the Nuggets (+310) at home. Denver has won five of its last seven games but has managed to win just six of the last 18 games against the Jazz. Meanwhile, Utah is in a bit of a slump, but is still 9-1 in its previous 10 home games. Expect the Jazz to take care of business at home, but the -400 odds are too chalky. PASS.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The Jazz (-8.5, -115) open this contest as three-basket favorites over the NUGGETS (+8.5, -106). Given how well Denver’s defense has played this season, it feels like far too many points. Denver has gone 5-2 against the spread in its last seven games, while the Jazz failed to cover in each of their previous five contests. While I expect the Jazz to ultimately win this game, take Denver with the points in Utah.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total for this Western Conference matchup is set at 215.5 points, which feels slightly too low. While it’s true both teams are strong on defense, each side is averaging over 110 points per game. While this game likely won’t get into a shootout, expect the OVER 215.5 (-106) to hit.
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