If you’re on the hunt for predictions regarding Jazz vs. Nuggets, look no further. The Nuggets are hitting the road to challenge the Jazz on Wednesday, Jan 10 at 10:00 ET. Currently, the total is 237.5, with Nuggets being favored by 7. Check out our Jazz vs. Nuggets player props and predictions.
Jazz vs. Nuggets Odds
- Spread: Nuggets -7
- Total 237.5
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Jan 10
- Time: 10:00 ET
- Location: Delta Center, Salt Lake City UT
- TV: ESPN
Nuggets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Nuggets have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, Denver has an ATS record of 6-4 while averaging 116 per game. The team went 8-2 overall in these games.
- Against the spread, the Nuggets have put together of 2-3 in their last five games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 3-2 straight up.
Jazz Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Jazz have an over/under record of 2-2-1 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last three home games, Utah has averaged 116 points per game while allowing 117. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Utah has an ATS mark of 8-2 while going 7-3 straight up.
Will the Nuggets Find a Way to Win on the Road?
With a record of 26-12, the Nuggets are looking to add to their above .500 record as they take on the Jazz. At home, the Nuggets have gone 15-4 this season compared to their 11-8 mark on the road.
In their last game, Denver put up 131 points vs. the Pistons and shot 58.8% from the field. They also made 27 of 31 free throws. Nikola Jokic is the team’s leading scorer, averaging 25.5 PPG. Michael Porter Jr. is also contributing 16.3 PPG.
When it comes to defense, the Denver Nuggets have been one of the best teams in the NBA this season. They are currently 3rd in the league in points allowed per game at 110.7. This number has held steady both at home and on the road, as they are 3rd in points allowed per game in away contests.
One thing that has been consistent for the Nuggets is their ability to limit opponents’ three-point shooting. On the season, they are 5th in three-point shooting percentage allowed and have given up just 11.4 made threes per game.
Over their last five games, the Nuggets have given up 115 points per game. During this stretch, opponents have shot 39.8% from beyond the arc.
Will Utah Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?
As they get ready for today’s game, the Jazz are 18-20 overall and have gone 2-1 in their last three games. Right now, they are 11th in the Western Conference and 4th in the Northwest division.
Coming into today’s game, Utah’s offense has been impressive. In their last game, they put up 132 points against the Bucks, which is more than their season-average of 115.1. Lauri Markkanen is the team’s leading scorer, averaging 23.5 points per game. Collin Sexton is also averaging 16 PPG.
When looking at the season numbers for the Utah Jazz defense, they are giving up 118.7 points per game, which is 23rd in the NBA. However, when playing at home, they are giving up 115.8 points per game, which is 18th in the NBA.
Over their last five games, the Jazz defense is giving up 117.8 points per game, which is 16th in the NBA during that stretch.
One area where the Jazz have struggled this season is defending the three-point line, as they are 27th in the NBA in made threes allowed per game at 14.1.
Throughout the season, opponents have made more threes than their season average 60.5% of the time when facing the Jazz.
On the season, the Jazz are 9th in the NBA in blocked shots per game at 5.8 and 15th in personal fouls per game.
Jazz vs. Nuggets Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Lauri Markkanen and his points prop of 21.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -145 while the under is at +110. Based on our projections, Lauri Markkanen is expected to go 8/17 from the field, resulting in 23 points. We recommend taking the over on his prop bet, which offers a payout of -145.
- The Prop: Lauri Markkanen Over 21.5 Points (-145)
Jazz vs. Nuggets Predictions
For a pick on the point-spread in this Nuggets vs. Jazz matchup, our bet is to grab the Jazz at +7. Even though our projections have the Nuggets winning 115-110, we see the Jazz as the play on the point-spread.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 237.5 and given that our model is projecting 225 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Jazz +7 | at Fanduel Sportsbook