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NBA Betting Preview: Jazz vs Nuggets

The Utah Jazz face the Denver Nuggets in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Under 248.5 Looks Value

The -110 about Under 248.5 points makes plenty of appeal and represents value in our eyes. We’re not sure if the Jazz and the Nuggets can combine to reach that total.

Nuggets Have 9 Wins in Past 10 on H2H

Utah Jazz have lost four straight road games. Most recently, they lost 133-110 at home to Washington Wizards at Delta Center. Cody Williams tallied 24 points, while Blake Hinson put up 21 and Ace Bailey 15.

Denver Nuggets have enjoyed five consecutive home wins at Ball Arena. Last time out, Dallas Mavericks were beaten 142-135. Nikola Jokic shone on the court with a triple-double performance that featured 23 points, 21 rebounds and 19 assists.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 128-125 win for the Nuggets at Delta Center when they last played the Jazz. The Nuggets have beaten the Jazz in the past eight matchups. They’ve also claimed 9 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Nuggets logo Nuggets 46 28 0.622 121.1 116.7 4.4 22-13 24-15 7-5 28-16 7-3 4W
Jazz logo Jazz 21 52 0.288 117.3 125.2 -7.9 13-25 8-27 1-12 11-33 2-8 3L
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Utah Jazz – Last 10 Games

2 wins and 8 losses in the past 10 games. The Jazz are averaging 115.2 points, 42.8 rebounds, 28.0 assists, 9.8 steals and 4.8 blocks while shooting 45.5% from the field and 78.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 124.8 points and 46.6 rebounds per contest.

Brice Sensabaugh is averaging 18.5 points, Kyle Filipowski 6.4 rebounds and Elijah Harkless 4.2 assists, while Ace Bailey averages 3.2 (40.0%) 3-pointers made.

Denver Nuggets – Last 10 Games

The Nuggets have won 7 and lost 3 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 127.4 points, 46.0 rebounds, 32.8 assists, 6.1 steals and 3.1 blocks per game while shooting 51.1% from the field and 78.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 118.6 points and 43.4 rebounds.

Jamal Murray is averaging 25.3 points, with Tim Hardaway Jr. making 3.3 (44.6%) 3-pointers per contest. Nikola Jokic has an average of 14.3 rebounds and 13.4 assists.

Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets Prediction & Picks

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Game Prediction

Let’s shoot for a total wager for this NBA contest, with Under 248.5 points available at -110. This betting pick looks to have lots of juice in the price.

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Key Jazz vs Nuggets stats:

  • The 248.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Jazz games on the road.
  • The 248.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Jazz games on the road.
  • The 248.5 line hasn’t been covered in 19 of the last 20 Nuggets games at home.
  • The 248.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Nuggets games at home.

Under 248.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our cappers think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nikola Jokic Under 25.5 Points -114 BetMGM logo

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) has averaged 18.2 points in the past 5 home games. There’s every reason to expect a similar outcome here and he’s available at odds of -114 to go below the line.

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Jamal Murray Over 23.5 Points -114 BetMGM logo

Jamal Murray (Nuggets) has totaled an average of 29.6 points in the past 5 home games. We think that the line looks really appealing at -114 for this Player Points wager as we’re expecting him to cover this total.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 248.5
Spread Nuggets -18.5
Player Points Nikola Jokic Under 25.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Under 248.5, Nuggets -18.5 and Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) to score Under 25.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Jazz Jazz logo 111 - 133 Nuggets logo Nuggets

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Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Nuggets Big Favorites According to Latest Odds

You might not get rich backing Denver Nuggets at -1667. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 94% chance of winning this NBA game. For those wanting to back Utah Jazz, you will find +980 about the underdogs.

The spread currently stands at 18.5 and the total points line is 248.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. Those that want to back Under 248.5 can find odds of -110 available.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Nikola Jokic Favorite to Get Most Points

Nikola Jokic is the favorite to score most points. Odds of -103 can be found for him scoring Over 25.5 points and there is -125 for him to go Under.

Player Points
Player Assists
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 11.5
-100
Under 11.5
-130
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 6.5
+103
Under 6.5
-133
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Brice Sensabaugh (Jazz)
Over 2.5
+141
Under 2.5
-185
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Player Rebounds
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 13.5
-105
Under 13.5
-123
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Kyle Filipowski (Jazz)
Over 8.5
+106
Under 8.5
-137
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Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)
Over 5.5
-102
Under 5.5
-127
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Nuggets Hold Edge in Recent Head-to-Head Matchups at Ball Arena

The Nuggets have won five straight at Ball Arena. They have eight wins and two losses in the last 10 home games, averaging 120.00 points on offense and surrendering 112.30 on defense.

The Jazz have dropped four road games in a row. They own a 2-8 mark in their past 10 games on the road, putting up 111.00 points per contest and giving up 119.70.

The Nuggets defeated the Jazz 135-112 the last time they played at Ball Arena. Over the past 10 head-to-head meetings at Ball Arena, the Nuggets have collected eight wins, while the Jazz have two.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O248.5 U248.5
Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Home Stats 8-2 232.30 120.00 112.30 1 9
Utah Jazz logo Utah Jazz Away Stats 2-8 230.70 111.00 119.70 1 9
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O248.5 = Games Over 248.5 Points
  • U248.5 = Games Under 248.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Utah Jazz logo Utah Jazz Stats
Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Stats
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Utah Jazz Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Bez Mbeng 7 34.53 38 28 5.4 4.0 0.3 4.0 0.6 1.7
Lauri Markkanen 42 34.35 1123 89 26.7 2.1 2.7 6.9 0.5 1.0
Andersson Garcia 5 33.76 26 14 5.2 2.8 0.2 8.4 0.8 1.6

Denver Nuggets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jamal Murray 69 35.1 1756 487 25.4 7.1 3.1 4.4 0.3 0.9
Nikola Jokic 58 34.84 1614 628 27.8 10.8 1.8 12.8 0.8 1.4
Christian Braun 38 31.8 446 110 11.7 2.9 0.9 4.8 0.3 0.7

Injuries & Suspensions

Utah Jazz Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Utah Jazz Lineups

25 Mar NBA
Wizards 133-110 Jazz
23 Mar NBA
Raptors 143-127 Jazz
21 Mar NBA
76ers 126-116 Jazz
19 Mar NBA
Bucks 96-128 Jazz
18 Mar NBA
Jazz 111-147 Timberwolves
15 Mar NBA
Jazz 111-116 Kings
13 Mar NBA
Jazz 114-124 Trail Blazers
11 Mar NBA
Knicks 134-117 Jazz
09 Mar NBA
Warriors 116-119 Jazz
07 Mar NBA
Jazz 99-113 Bucks

Previous Denver Nuggets Lineups

25 Mar NBA
Mavericks 135-142 Nuggets
24 Mar NBA
Nuggets 125-123 Suns
22 Mar NBA
Trail Blazers 112-128 Nuggets
20 Mar NBA
Raptors 115-121 Nuggets
18 Mar NBA
Nuggets 118-125 Grizzlies
17 Mar NBA
76ers 96-124 Nuggets
14 Mar NBA
Nuggets 125-127 Lakers
12 Mar NBA
Nuggets 136-131 Spurs
11 Mar NBA
Rockets 93-129 Nuggets
09 Mar NBA
Nuggets 126-129 Thunder

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 48 24 0.667 114.2 107 7.2 25-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 7-3 1W
Knicks 48 26 0.649 117 110.5 6.5 27-9 21-17 12-3 31-16 7-3 1L
Raptors 40 32 0.556 113.9 112.4 1.5 19-16 21-16 4-10 29-16 5-5 1L
76ers 40 33 0.548 116.2 116.5 -0.3 21-17 19-16 9-7 23-23 6-4 1W
Nets 17 56 0.233 106.3 115.7 -9.4 9-26 8-30 3-12 12-32 1-9 9L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 53 20 0.726 117.6 109.8 7.8 29-9 24-11 10-4 34-12 8-2 1W
Cavaliers 45 28 0.616 119 115 4 23-14 22-14 10-5 29-18 6-4 1L
Bucks 29 43 0.403 110.6 116.6 -6 16-19 13-24 9-6 20-27 2-8 2L
Bulls 29 43 0.403 116.3 120.8 -4.5 18-20 11-23 4-11 17-29 4-6 1L
Pacers 16 57 0.219 111.9 120.7 -8.8 10-26 6-31 3-10 12-33 1-9 1L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 41 32 0.562 118.4 116.6 1.8 21-16 20-16 8-6 23-21 9-1 3W
Hornets 39 34 0.534 116.3 111.6 4.7 19-17 20-17 11-5 23-22 7-3 5W
Heat 39 34 0.534 120.2 117.3 2.9 23-14 16-20 7-7 23-20 5-5 1W
Magic 39 34 0.534 115.7 114.8 0.9 23-15 16-19 9-7 24-23 4-6 1W
Wizards 17 55 0.236 112.8 123.9 -11.1 11-26 6-29 2-12 11-34 1-9 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 57 16 0.781 118.6 107.6 11 29-7 28-9 11-3 37-9 9-1 1L
Nuggets 46 28 0.622 121.1 116.7 4.4 22-13 24-15 7-5 28-16 7-3 4W
Timberwolves 45 28 0.616 118.3 114.4 3.9 25-13 20-15 9-7 28-21 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 37 37 0.5 115.5 116.7 -1.2 20-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 7-3 2W
Jazz 21 52 0.288 117.3 125.2 -7.9 13-25 8-27 1-12 11-33 2-8 3L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 47 26 0.644 116.6 115.1 1.5 23-12 24-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 1W
Suns 40 33 0.548 112.4 111.2 1.2 23-15 17-18 10-6 25-21 4-6 1L
Clippers 37 36 0.507 113.8 112.5 1.3 21-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 3W
Warriors 35 38 0.479 115 114.8 0.2 20-15 15-23 6-6 23-22 3-7 2W
Kings 19 55 0.257 110.8 121.2 -10.4 13-25 6-30 3-10 12-35 5-5 2L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 55 18 0.753 119.3 111.5 7.8 28-7 27-11 12-3 32-14 9-1 7W
Rockets 43 29 0.597 114.1 110.2 3.9 25-10 18-19 7-6 23-22 4-6 2L
Pelicans 25 49 0.338 115.4 119.3 -3.9 16-22 9-27 7-8 16-30 5-5 3L
Grizzlies 24 48 0.333 115.1 119.1 -4 13-22 11-26 6-8 19-28 1-9 4L
Mavericks 23 50 0.315 114 119.3 -5.3 14-23 9-27 4-11 12-33 2-8 5L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 53 20 0.726 117.6 109.8 7.8 29-9 24-11 10-4 34-12 8-2 1W
Celtics 48 24 0.667 114.2 107 7.2 25-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 7-3 1W
Knicks 48 26 0.649 117 110.5 6.5 27-9 21-17 12-3 31-16 7-3 1L
Cavaliers 45 28 0.616 119 115 4 23-14 22-14 10-5 29-18 6-4 1L
Hawks 41 32 0.562 118.4 116.6 1.8 21-16 20-16 8-6 23-21 9-1 3W
Raptors 40 32 0.556 113.9 112.4 1.5 19-16 21-16 4-10 29-16 5-5 1L
76ers 40 33 0.548 116.2 116.5 -0.3 21-17 19-16 9-7 23-23 6-4 1W
Heat 39 34 0.534 120.2 117.3 2.9 23-14 16-20 7-7 23-20 5-5 1W
Hornets 39 34 0.534 116.3 111.6 4.7 19-17 20-17 11-5 23-22 7-3 5W
Magic 39 34 0.534 115.7 114.8 0.9 23-15 16-19 9-7 24-23 4-6 1W
Bucks 29 43 0.403 110.6 116.6 -6 16-19 13-24 9-6 20-27 2-8 2L
Bulls 29 43 0.403 116.3 120.8 -4.5 18-20 11-23 4-11 17-29 4-6 1L
Wizards 17 55 0.236 112.8 123.9 -11.1 11-26 6-29 2-12 11-34 1-9 1W
Nets 17 56 0.233 106.3 115.7 -9.4 9-26 8-30 3-12 12-32 1-9 9L
Pacers 16 57 0.219 111.9 120.7 -8.8 10-26 6-31 3-10 12-33 1-9 1L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 57 16 0.781 118.6 107.6 11 29-7 28-9 11-3 37-9 9-1 1L
Spurs 55 18 0.753 119.3 111.5 7.8 28-7 27-11 12-3 32-14 9-1 7W
Lakers 47 26 0.644 116.6 115.1 1.5 23-12 24-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 1W
Nuggets 46 28 0.622 121.1 116.7 4.4 22-13 24-15 7-5 28-16 7-3 4W
Timberwolves 45 28 0.616 118.3 114.4 3.9 25-13 20-15 9-7 28-21 5-5 2W
Rockets 43 29 0.597 114.1 110.2 3.9 25-10 18-19 7-6 23-22 4-6 2L
Suns 40 33 0.548 112.4 111.2 1.2 23-15 17-18 10-6 25-21 4-6 1L
Clippers 37 36 0.507 113.8 112.5 1.3 21-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 3W
Trail Blazers 37 37 0.5 115.5 116.7 -1.2 20-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 7-3 2W
Warriors 35 38 0.479 115 114.8 0.2 20-15 15-23 6-6 23-22 3-7 2W
Pelicans 25 49 0.338 115.4 119.3 -3.9 16-22 9-27 7-8 16-30 5-5 3L
Grizzlies 24 48 0.333 115.1 119.1 -4 13-22 11-26 6-8 19-28 1-9 4L
Mavericks 23 50 0.315 114 119.3 -5.3 14-23 9-27 4-11 12-33 2-8 5L
Jazz 21 52 0.288 117.3 125.2 -7.9 13-25 8-27 1-12 11-33 2-8 3L
Kings 19 55 0.257 110.8 121.2 -10.4 13-25 6-30 3-10 12-35 5-5 2L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 57 16 0.781 118.6 107.6 11 29-7 28-9 11-3 37-9 9-1 1L
Spurs 55 18 0.753 119.3 111.5 7.8 28-7 27-11 12-3 32-14 9-1 7W
Pistons 53 20 0.726 117.6 109.8 7.8 29-9 24-11 10-4 34-12 8-2 1W
Celtics 48 24 0.667 114.2 107 7.2 25-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 7-3 1W
Knicks 48 26 0.649 117 110.5 6.5 27-9 21-17 12-3 31-16 7-3 1L
Lakers 47 26 0.644 116.6 115.1 1.5 23-12 24-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 1W
Nuggets 46 28 0.622 121.1 116.7 4.4 22-13 24-15 7-5 28-16 7-3 4W
Cavaliers 45 28 0.616 119 115 4 23-14 22-14 10-5 29-18 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 45 28 0.616 118.3 114.4 3.9 25-13 20-15 9-7 28-21 5-5 2W
Rockets 43 29 0.597 114.1 110.2 3.9 25-10 18-19 7-6 23-22 4-6 2L
Hawks 41 32 0.562 118.4 116.6 1.8 21-16 20-16 8-6 23-21 9-1 3W
Raptors 40 32 0.556 113.9 112.4 1.5 19-16 21-16 4-10 29-16 5-5 1L
76ers 40 33 0.548 116.2 116.5 -0.3 21-17 19-16 9-7 23-23 6-4 1W
Suns 40 33 0.548 112.4 111.2 1.2 23-15 17-18 10-6 25-21 4-6 1L
Hornets 39 34 0.534 116.3 111.6 4.7 19-17 20-17 11-5 23-22 7-3 5W
Heat 39 34 0.534 120.2 117.3 2.9 23-14 16-20 7-7 23-20 5-5 1W
Magic 39 34 0.534 115.7 114.8 0.9 23-15 16-19 9-7 24-23 4-6 1W
Clippers 37 36 0.507 113.8 112.5 1.3 21-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 3W
Trail Blazers 37 37 0.5 115.5 116.7 -1.2 20-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 7-3 2W
Warriors 35 38 0.479 115 114.8 0.2 20-15 15-23 6-6 23-22 3-7 2W
Bulls 29 43 0.403 116.3 120.8 -4.5 18-20 11-23 4-11 17-29 4-6 1L
Bucks 29 43 0.403 110.6 116.6 -6 16-19 13-24 9-6 20-27 2-8 2L
Pelicans 25 49 0.338 115.4 119.3 -3.9 16-22 9-27 7-8 16-30 5-5 3L
Grizzlies 24 48 0.333 115.1 119.1 -4 13-22 11-26 6-8 19-28 1-9 4L
Mavericks 23 50 0.315 114 119.3 -5.3 14-23 9-27 4-11 12-33 2-8 5L
Jazz 21 52 0.288 117.3 125.2 -7.9 13-25 8-27 1-12 11-33 2-8 3L
Kings 19 55 0.257 110.8 121.2 -10.4 13-25 6-30 3-10 12-35 5-5 2L
Wizards 17 55 0.236 112.8 123.9 -11.1 11-26 6-29 2-12 11-34 1-9 1W
Nets 17 56 0.233 106.3 115.7 -9.4 9-26 8-30 3-12 12-32 1-9 9L
Pacers 16 57 0.219 111.9 120.7 -8.8 10-26 6-31 3-10 12-33 1-9 1L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak