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The Denver Nuggets (2-3) welcome the Utah Jazz (0-5) to Ball Arena Saturday. Tip is set for 10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Jazz vs. Nuggets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting. Nuggets won 3-1 last year.
The Jazz lost to the San Antonio Spurs 106-88 Thursday, closing as a 2-point home underdog. Utah is the lone team in the NBA that has yet to win a game and lost its lone road game 110-102 to the Dallas Mavericks Monday. The Jazz are 2-3 against the spread (ATS) on the season and 1-4 O/U. They are led by F Lauri Markkanen, who is averaging 18 points per game.
The Nuggets lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-116 on the road in a primetime battle Friday, closing as a 3.5-point underdog. Denver did cover against Minnesota, snapping a 4-game streak of disappointing bettors. It is 1-4 ATS and 0-2 ATS at home this season. The Nuggets are led by C Nikola Jokic, who is averaging 30.4 points, 11.6 boards and 10.0 assists per game.
Jazz at Nuggets 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 11 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Jazz +400 (bet $100 to win $400) | Nuggets -550 (bet $550 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Jazz +10.5 (-110) | Nuggets -10.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 220.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Jazz at Nuggets key injuries
Jazz
- G Jordan Clarkson (heel) out
- F Lauri Markkanen (back) doubtful
Nuggets
- G Jamal Murray (eye) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Jazz at Nuggets picks and predictions
Prediction
Nuggets 118, Jazz 109
Moneyline
PASS.
The Nuggets have won 2 of their last 3 games and have started to figure it out offensively, scoring 116 or more in 3 straight battles. They should come out on top, but at this value, they are far too expensive.
Against the spread
BET JAZZ +10.5 (-110).
The Nuggets have started to come out on top and look better, but they still have lived up to expectations this season after losing G Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in the offseason. Denver is 0-2 ATS at home this season and 0-3 ATS as a favorite of five or greater.
Similarly, the Jazz do have five players that are notching double figures and are 1-0 ATS as a double-digit underdog. They are 1-0 ATS on the road. Considering those trends, back JAZZ +10.5 (-110).
Over/Under
BET OVER 220.5 (-115).
The Nuggets are figuring it out offensively and have tallied at least 116 points in 2 of their last 3 games. They also have struggled defensively, largely due to the departure of Caldwell-Pope. Denver has allowed at least 119 points in three straight games and at least 102 in every game his season. It is 3-2 O/U.
The Jazz are 1-4 O/U but have allowed at least 110 in 4 of 5 games and have talented scorers on their roster. Considering the Nuggets style over the last week, back OVER 220.5 (-115).
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