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Utah Jazz at Denver Nuggets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Utah Jazz at Denver Nuggets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Denver Nuggets (43-20) welcome the Utah Jazz (28-35) to Ball Arena Saturday. Tip is set for 9 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Jazz vs. Nuggets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Tied 1-1.

The Nuggets beat the Boston Celtics 115-109 at home Thursday, covering as a 1.5-point underdog. They have won 7 of their last 8 games and are 6-2 against the spread (ATS) in those. Denver is 28-34-1 ATS on the season. It is led by C Nikola Jokic, who is averaging 26 points per game.

The Jazz lost to the Chicago Bulls 119-117 Wednesday, covering as a 4-point home underdog. They have lost 4 of their last 5 games yet are 3-2 ATS in that stretch. Utah is 35-28 ATS on the season and 1-5 ATS in its last 6 road games. It is led by F Lauri Markkanen, who is averaging 23.1 points per game. He’s out for this one, though.

Jazz at Nuggets odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Jazz +540 (bet $100 to win $540) | Nuggets -770 (bet $770 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Jazz +12.5 (-110) | Nuggets -12.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Jazz at Nuggets key injuries

Jazz

C Walker Kessler (foot) questionable
F Lauri Markkanen (quadriceps) out

Nuggets

C Nikola Jokic (arm) probable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Jazz at Nuggets picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 117, Jazz 105

Moneyline

PASS.

The Nuggets are a far better side, and the Jazz will be without their leading scorer. That said, Denver isn’t worth backing at -770.

Against the spread

BET NUGGETS -12.5 (-110).

Denver has rewarded bettors as of late. It has covered in 6 of its last 8 games and has covered in 3 of its last 5 at home. It has covered in 3 straight games as a favorite of 9 or greater.

The Jazz, on the other hand, are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games. They have struggled heavily on the road and are just 13-18-1 ATS, the sixth-worst road-covering record in the NBA.

Considering those trends, back NUGGETS -12.5 (-110).

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 227.5 (-108).

If there’s one thing both teams have done as of late, it is hit the Under. The Jazz have gone Under in 4 of their last 7 games and have scored 107 or fewer in 3 of those 7. The Nuggets have gone Under in 3 of their last 6 and have allowed Under 110 in 4 of those.

Denver has an extremely efficient offense but sits 27th in pace. It may not look to push the tempo. Without Utah’s leading scorer active, expect the road team to struggle scoring as well. LEAN UNDER 227.5 (-108).

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Utah Jazz at Denver Nuggets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Utah Jazz at Denver Nuggets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Utah Jazz (1-2) and Denver Nuggets (3-0) meet Monday at Ball Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Jazz vs. Nuggets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; split last season’s series 2-2

The Jazz failed to cover the spread as 5.5-point underdogs in a 126-104 loss at the Phoenix Suns as the Over (223) hit Saturday. Utah had 19 turnovers, and F Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz with 19 points.

The Nuggets covered as 3.5-point favorites with a 128-95 win at the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday as the Under (229.5) cashed. C Nikola Jokić finished with 28 points and 14 rebounds for the Nuggets, who shot 60.2% from the field.

The Under went 3-1 in last season’s meetings. The home team won each meeting straight up and Utah covered in 3 of the 4 games.

Jazz at Nuggets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:42 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Jazz +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Nuggets -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Jazz +7.5 (-105) | Nuggets -7.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Jazz at Nuggets key injuries

Jazz

None

Nuggets

Not yet submitted

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Jazz at Nuggets picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 120, Jazz 110

Moneyline

According to TeamRankings.com, the Nuggets (-350) have the best home record since 2022 at 45-8. However, I wouldn’t recommend playing this line at this price.

PASS. Bet the spread and/or the total instead.

Against the spread

The Nuggets followed up their underwhelming performance at the Memphis Grizzlies — a non-cover as 5.5-point favorites Friday — with a blowout at 1 of the hottest teams in the league in Oklahoma City. Denver is 28-20-1 ATS (58.3%) as a home favorite since 2022 and doesn’t seem to be falling into the typical championship hangover.

The Jazz had the best ATS record last season at 47-33-2 (58.8%). However, it might have been a flash in the pan, as Utah already has 2 double-digit losses this early in the season.

Both teams were profitable for bettors last season, but Denver’s success is more likely to be repeatable.

BET NUGGETS -7.5 (-115).

Over/Under

The Over has hit in the Jazz’ last 5 games dating back to last season. The Under has hit in every Nuggets game this season, but that should end Monday. Utah is allowing 124.7 points per game, and the Nuggets are coming off a 128-point performance vs. a much better team in Oklahoma City.

LEAN OVER 227.5 (-115).

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Utah Jazz at Denver Nuggets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Utah Jazz at Denver Nuggets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The surprisingly solid Utah Jazz (4-1) visit the surprisingly mediocre Denver Nuggets (3-2) Friday in a Western Conference battle. Tipoff from Ball Arena is set for 9 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Jazz vs. Nuggets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Jazz look solid all around. Newly acquired pieces F Lauri Markkanen, G Collin Sexton and F Jarred Vanderbilt have looked great for this team alongside G Jordan Clarkson and seasoned veteran G Mike Conley. Markkanen leads the Jazz in scoring (22.0 PPG) on 48.8% shooting from the field. Vanderbilt is Utah’s top rebounder (9.8 RPG), while also being their best defender. Conley leads the Jazz in assists (7.8 APG), while also being the veteran leader on this team.

The Nuggets is led by reigning back-to-back MVP C Nikola Jokic. He leads the team in points (22.4 PPG), rebounds (10.8 RPG) and assists (9.4 APG). Stars G Jamal Murray and F Michael Porter Jr. are being re-integrated into this team after suffering what could have been career-ending injuries. Murray has not looked like himself yet due to that injury, but that will likely change as the season progresses. G Bruce Brown has looked like an amazing off-season pickup – he drilled a team-high 4 3-pointers in a 110-99 home win vs. the Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday.

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Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:15 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Jazz +280 (bet $100 to win $280) | Nuggets -370 (bet $370 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Jazz +8.5 (-112) | Nuggets -8.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Jazz at Nuggets key injuries

Jazz

G Collin Sexton (oblique) questionable

Nuggets

G Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (ankle) questionable
F Michael Porter Jr. (back) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Jazz at Nuggets picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 120, Jazz 115

Moneyline

AVOID

Denver (-370) is too expensive and far too risky to bet. The Nuggets shouldn’t be this heavily favored, especially after losing to the Jazz just a few games ago, 123-102 Oct. 19. While I believe Utah loses this game, I wouldn’t bet on Denver at this price.

Against the spread

LEAN JAZZ +8.5 (-112).

This bet hinges on the health of Sexton. When the Jazz beat the Nuggets on opening night in that Oct. 19 game, Sexton scored a team-high 20 points off the bench. Sexton is a pivotal piece for the Jazz, who have surprised some with their 4-1 start.

The Jazz are a talented and scrappy team that will pose a challenge for the Nuggets, who have looked solid, but not amazing. Expect the Jazz to put up a fight in this game, especially if Sexton plays.

Over/Under

BET OVER 231.5 (-105).

Both of these teams have solid offenses and mediocre defenses. Assuming the Nuggets can shoot better than they shot against the Lakers Wednesday (45.7%), which I believe they will, the OVER 231.5 should hit.

Jokic is playing solidly so far and if the pieces around him can play the way they were expected to play, then they will be a deadly offense. The Jazz possess scoring all over their roster and with the Nuggets’ lack of defense throughout the roster, OVER 231.5 (-105) should be a SAFE BET.

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Utah Jazz at Denver Nuggets odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Utah Jazz at Denver Nuggets Team odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Utah Jazz (28-14) open a two-game road trip when they take on the Denver Nuggets (22-19) Sunday. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET at Ball Arena. Below, we look at the Jazz vs. Nuggets odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Jazz have lost four games in a row, including their last three on the road. They lead the NBA averaging 115.1 points per game but have allowed 118.5 points per game in their current losing skid. Utah is weathering a COVID outbreak on their team.

The Nuggets have won the first two games of their six-game homestand and four of their last five games overall. They beat the Los Angeles Lakers 133-96 Saturday.

Jazz at Nuggets odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:44 a.m. ET.

Money line: Jazz -205 (bet $205 to win $100) | Nuggets +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
Against the spread (ATS): Jazz -4.5 (-120) | Nuggets +4.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Jazz at Nuggets key injuries

Jazz

C Udoka Azubuike (return to competition reconditioning) questionable
G Jared Butler (health and safety protocols) out
F Elijah Hughes (health and safety protocols) out
C Hassan Whiteside (health and safety protocols) out

Nuggets

G Will Barton (neck) probable
F Vlatko Cancar (foot) out
G P.J. Dozer (knee) out
G Jamal Murray (knee) out
F Michael Porter Jr. (back) out

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Prediction

Jazz 120, Nuggets 110

Money line

The Jazz get back two key players in their frontcourt with the return of C Rudy Gobert and F Rudy Gay. Gobert, the two-time defending Defensive Player of the Year, has been missed. The Jazz gave up 118.6 points per game across five games he missed.

The Nuggets have taken advantage of bad defensive teams while scoring 273 points across their last two games, but Utah will bounce back from their losing streak.

Take the JAZZ (-205).

Against the spread

The Jazz have only covered the spread three times in their last 15 games. However, all of their last 13 wins have been by at least 5 points. The last time they won a game by fewer than five points was a 109-108 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers Dec. 5.

The Nuggets have not covered the spread in any loss this season. Unless you believe the Nuggets will win outright, take the JAZZ -4.5 (-120).

Over/Under

The Nuggets’ last two games went Over the projected total but eight of their previous 10 went Under.

Three of the last four games have hit the Over for the Jazz. Even in Gobert’s absence, scoring wasn’t Utah’s issue.

The Nuggets will be slowed off their pace from the last two games but the game will still be high-scoring.

Take OVER 223.5 (-110).

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Utah Jazz at Denver Nuggets odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Wednesday’s Utah Jazz at Denver Nuggets and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Utah Jazz (27-10) travel to the Mile High City Wednesday for a 10 p.m. ET tip-off with the Denver Nuggets (18-17) at Ball Arena. Below, we look at the Jazz vs. Nuggets odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Utah has won six of its last seven games including the Jazz’s most recent victory over the New Orleans Pelicans 115-104 Monday as eight-point favorites.

Utah is 6-1 SU, 2-4-1 ATS and 4-3 O/U over the last two weeks, with the fourth-best adjusted net rating at plus-8.9 points per 100 possessions, according to CleaningTheGlass.com (CTG).

Denver had its three-game win streak snapped and failed to cover as a 3-point underdog its last time out when it lost 103-89 at the Dallas Mavericks Monday.

The Nuggets are 3-3 SU, 2-4 ATS and 1-5 O/U in the last 14 days with the 19th-ranked adjusted net rating at minus-1.5 points per 100 possessions, per CTG.

The Jazz hammered the Nuggets 122-110 as 7.5-point favorites for their third win over the last four meetings with Denver. Utah is 3-1 ATS versus Denver in those games and the Over has cashed in three straight Jazz-Nuggets meetings.

Jazz at Nuggets odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:06 p.m. ET.

Money line: Jazz -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Nuggets +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
Against the spread (ATS): Jazz -2.5 (-115) | Nuggets +2.5 (-107)
Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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Jazz at Nuggets key injuries

Jazz

SG Donovan Mitchell (back) probable
SG Jordan Clarkson (back) probable
SF Bojan Bogdanovic (finger) questionable
PF Royce O’Neal (knee) questionable
C Rudy Gobert (shoulder) questionable
C Hassan Whiteside (concussion) questionable
SF Joel Ingles (health and safety protocols) out

Nuggets

PG Monte Morris (health and safety protocols) out
PF Jeff Green (health and safety protocols) out

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Prediction

Nuggets 112, Jazz 109

Money line

PASS with a slight “lean” to the Nuggets (+120) because I like Denver plus the points in this spot and generally will sprinkle on an underdog’s money line when betting them to cover the spread.

However, I’d need Denver’s money line to be priced north of +150 before taking a shot with the Nuggets to win outright.

Also, the Jazz are by far the best road team at 13-3 SU in away games with the best offensive and defensive efficiency and the second-best ATS margin.

Against the spread

BET the NUGGETS +2.5 (-107) because there’s been significant line movement from the look-ahead number, which was the Jazz favored by 6 points.

The reason for this line movement is because Utah has four starters on the injury report and defending Sixth Man of the Year, Clarkson, and Sixth Man of the Year finalist, Ingles.

Furthermore, both of the Jazz’s bigs — Gobert and Whiteside — are on the injury report, which is a major factor when facing the defending MVP in Denver C Nikola Jokic.

On top of that, Utah is 2-3 ATS on the road vs. teams with a winning record and 3-10-1 ATS in its last 14 visits to Denver.

Over/Under

“LEAN” to the UNDER 222.5 (-107) for a half-unit because the Under is 4-0-1 in Utah’s last five as a road favorite, the Under is 5-1 in Denver’s last six overall and this is a Pros vs. Joe’s game in the betting market for the total.

More money is on the Under whereas more bets have been placed on the Over according to pregame.com. Generally, it’s profitable to follow the money especially when it’s flowing in the opposite direction as the public.

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Utah Jazz and Denver Nuggets odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Utah Jazz at Denver Nuggets NBA odds and lines, with basketball betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Utah Jazz (15-4) take on the Denver Nuggets (11-8) Sunday afternoon at Ball Arena. Tip-off is set for 3:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Jazz-Nuggets NBA odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Jazz at Nuggets: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:05 a.m. ET.

Money line: Jazz -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Nuggets +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Against the spread/ATS: Jazz -1.5 (-110) | Nuggets +1.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 219.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Jazz at Nuggets: Key injuries

Jazz

SG Donovan Mitchell (concussion) questionable
PF Derrick Favors (back) questionable

Nuggets

PG P.J. Dozier (hamstring) out
PG Jamal Murray (shoulder) probable

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Jazz at Nuggets: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Jazz 113, Nuggets 110

Money line (ML)

PASS on the money line in favor of better value on the spread.

Against the spread (ATS)

The payout on the money line and the spread are nearly identical in this game as the JAZZ -1.5 (-110) are favored by less than a basket. If you like Utah, it’s best to opt for the slightly better value on the spread, where they’ll need to win by at least 2 points.

Utah has won 11 straight games and is playing fantastic basketball over the last three weeks. Denver is playing well, as well, as it has won five of its last six games. Expect this to be a close game throughout as these are two of the best teams in the Western Conference. Expect the Jazz to get the win in this contest.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 219.5 (-110) is the smart play here as both offenses rank inside the top-10 scoring. Both squads are averaging over 113 points per game this season and if each side can come anywhere close to their scoring average, the Over should hit with ease.

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Utah Jazz at Denver Nuggets odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Utah Jazz at Denver Nuggets NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Utah Jazz (8-4) are in the Mile High City Sunday for an 8 p.m. ET game against the Denver Nuggets (6-6) in the Ball Arena. Below, we analyze the Jazz-Nuggets NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Utah blew out the Atlanta Hawks 116-92 Friday en route to a fourth consecutive victory. The Jazz defense has stymied opponents over the past three games, holding each opponent to 92 or fewer points. It held the Hawks to just 17.9% from 3 and C Rudy Gobert, aka the Stifle Tower, had four of the Jazz’s six blocks in the game.

The Nuggets have won three of their last four games (2-2 against the spread), including a 114-104 home win vs. the Golden State Warriors Thursday. Denver’s offense has been rolling lately as the Nuggets have scored at least 114 points in each of their previous seven games. C Nikola Jokic is an early-season MVP candidate and is averaging a triple-double: 24.2 points, 11.2 rebounds and 10.4 assists per game.

This is the first regular-season meeting between the two since Denver’s 3-1 comeback against Utah in the first round of last season’s Western Conference in playoffs. Including last season’s playoffs, the Nuggets are 7-3 straight up (7-2-1 ATS) in their 10 vs. the Jazz.

Jazz at Nuggets: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 10 p.m. ET.

Money line: Jazz +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Nuggets -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Jazz +1.5 (-105) | Nuggets -1.5 (-115)
Over/Under: 219.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Jazz at Nuggets: Key Injuries

Jazz

C Derrick Favors (knee) probable
SF Joe Ingles (Achilles) out

Nuggets

SF Michael Porter Jr. (COVID-19 health and safety protocols) out

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Jazz at Nuggets: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Jazz 114, Nuggets 109

Money line (ML)

If you remember, Jazz All-Star SG Donovan Mitchell and Nuggets All-Star PG Jamal Murray both balled out in their playoff series last season. Mitchell averaged 36.3 points per game on 69.6% true shooting and Murray put up 31.6 PPG on 68.2% true shooting across their seven head-to-head games in the playoffs.

However, Mitchell simply has played much better to start this season than Murray, who’s struggling mightily. Murray is attributing his struggles to an elbow injury he’s playing through. Since Murray’s epic playoff performance last season was the major differentiator between these sides and he’s not playing very well at the moment, I’m on Utah in this spot.

It’s only a lean because the better play is Utah plus the points but I’ll TAKE the JAZZ (+105) for a half-unit to steal this game.

Against the spread (ATS)

GIMME JAZZ +1.5 (-105) for 1.5 units because while we lean toward Utah winning outright, it’s sharper to take the points. The head-to-head ATS trends are stacked against the Jazz in this spot but Utah is more well-rounded currently. And as square as it sounds, the Jazz have the motivation to get revenge for blowing their 3-1 lead in last season’s playoffs.

Over/Under (O/U)

My buy-price for a Jazz-Nuggets total is in the low 220s hence the prediction above. I’d BET OVER 219.5 (-115) because both teams are top 10 in effective field-goal percentage and the Under has cashed in six of the past eight Jazz-Nuggets games.

I’d put more action on the Jazz than the total because I’m more confident handicapping sides than totals.

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