Utah Jazz at Denver Nuggets odds, tips and predictions

The Denver Nuggets (2-3) welcome the Utah Jazz (0-5) to Ball Arena Saturday. Tip time is set at 10:00 p.m. ET. Let's analyze the 24/7 NBA odds from BetMGM Sportsbook Jazz vs Nuggets Opportunities and meet our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting. The Nuggets went 3-1 last year.

The Jazz lost to the San Antonio Spurs 106-88 on Thursday and finished as 2-point home underdogs. Utah is the only team in the NBA that has yet to win a game, losing its only road game 110-102 to the Dallas Mavericks on Monday. The Jazz are 2-3 against the spread (ATS) on the season and 1-4 O/U. They are led by F Lauri Markkanenwho averages 18 points per game.

The Nuggets lost 119-116 on the road in a primetime duel against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday and finished as 3.5-point underdogs. Denver covered against Minnesota, ending a 4-game streak with disappointing bettors. At home this season they are 1-4 ATS and 0-2 ATS. The Nuggets are led by C Nikola Jokicwho averages 30.4 points, 11.6 boards and 10.0 assists per game.

Jazz with Nuggets odds

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• 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)

Jazz at Nuggets key injuries

jazz

• G Jordan Clarkson (heel) out
• F Lauri Markkanen (back) doubtful

Nuggets

• G Jamal Murray (eye) questionable

For the latest updates: Official NBA Injury Report.

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Jazz at Nuggets tips and predictions

forecast

Nuggets 118, Jazz 109

Money line

HAPPEN.

The Nuggets have won 2 of their last 3 games and have started to assert themselves offensively, scoring 116 or more points in 3 straight contests. They should be ahead of the game, but at this price they are way too expensive.

Against the spread

BET JAZZ +10.5 (-110).

The Nuggets have started to get ahead and are looking better, but they still lived up to expectations this season after the loss to G Kentavious Caldwell Pope in the off season. Denver is 0-2 ATS at home this season and is 0-3 ATS as a favorite of five or more.

Likewise, the Jazz have five players scoring in double figures and have an ATS of 1-0 as a double-digit underdog. They are 1-0 ATS. Given these trends back JAZZ +10.5 (-110).

Over/Under

BET OVER 220.5 (-115).

The Nuggets are figuring it out offensively and have scored at least 116 points in two of their last three games. They also 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 points in every game its 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. Given last week's Nuggets style, back OVER 220.5 (-115).

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