The Utah Jazz (44-28) will take on the Denver Nuggets (46-27) Wednesday in Game 2 of their Western Conference Quarterfinals series at AdventHealth Arena for a 4 p.m. ET tip-off. Denver currently leads this series 1-0 after an impressive win on Monday night. We analyze the Jazz-Nuggets NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.
Jazz vs. Nuggets: Key injuries
Jazz:
- PG Mike Conley (quarantine) out
- PF Ed Davis (knee) out
Nuggets:
- SG Will Barton (knee) out
- SG Garry Harris (hip) out
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Jazz vs. Nuggets: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 9:40 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Nuggets 123, Jazz 115
Moneyline (ML)
The NUGGETS (-189) open this game as slight moneyline favorites over the Jazz in Game 2 of this Western Conference playoff matchup. Denver won the first game in overtime, eventually winning by 10 points. While the Jazz will likely play with even more urgency, they just don’t have the size to keep up with Denver. Look for the Nuggets to take Game 2 and don’t be afraid to take the Denver moneyline here.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The NUGGETS -4.5 (-110) are two-basket favorites over the Jazz on Wednesday afternoon. Utah has struggled against the spread as of late, covering just six times in their last 19 games. While Denver has been up and down in terms of covering, it is noteworthy that they have covered the spread in five of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents. Expect this game to be close throughout, but for Denver to ultimately win by more than five points in Game 2.
Over/Under (O/U)
The point total for Game 2 is set at 217.5 points, which feels a bit low considering both of these teams averaged 111 points in the regular season. Both the Jazz and Nuggets finished inside the top-12 in scoring defense, but the pace of this game will be fast and there should be a ton of scoring on each side. Look for both teams to score into the 110s, allowing the OVER 217.5 (-110) to hit on Wednesday afternoon.
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