Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets Prediction NBA Picks 11/2/24

Denver Nuggets (2-2) vs Utah Jazz (0-5)

Game Info: Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:00 pm (Ball Arena)

Betting Odds: Denver Nuggets -9.5 / Utah Jazz +9.5 --- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds

The Utah Jazz and Denver Nuggets meet Saturday in NBA action at the Ball Arena. Here’s a Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets Prediction. This article will include a Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets Pick.

Utah Jazz Betting Preview

The Utah Jazz lost to the Spurs and Kings, and they play the Bulls and Bucks next. The Utah Jazz are averaging 99.2 points on 38.6 percent shooting and allowing 116.4 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 18 points and 7.3 rebounds, while John Collins is averaging 14.6 points and 7.2 rebounds. Collin Sexton is the third double-digit scorer and Keyonte George is dishing 6.2 assists. The Utah Jazz are shooting 27.3 percent from beyond the arc and 79.7 percent from the free throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 32.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.8 rebounds per game.

Denver Nuggets Betting Preview

The Denver Nuggets beat the Nets, lost to the Timberwolves, and they play the Raptors and Thunder next. The Denver Nuggets are averaging 115.6 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 118.8 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 31.5 points and 12.3 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 18.8 points and 5 rebounds. Aaron Gordon is the third double-digit scorer and Christian Braun is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 80.6 percent from the free throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47 rebounds per game.

Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets Injury Report

The Jazz will be without Taylor Hendricks, Isaiah Collier, Lauri Markkanen, and Jordan Clarkson. The Nuggets will be without DaRon Holmes II and Vlatko Cancar, while Jamal Murray is questionable with a concussion.

Why the Denver Nuggets will win

  • The Jazz have lost each of their last 11 road games following a loss.
  • The Nuggets have won each of their last 11 Saturday night games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
  • The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
  • The favorites have covered the spread in three of the Jazz's last four games.

Total Points Facts

  • Eight of the Nuggets' last nine home games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
  • Each of the Jazz's last four games has gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Nuggets rank T1st in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (80.0%).
  • The Nuggets rank 29th in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (30.4).
  • The Jazz rank 30th in the league for turnovers per game this season (19.4).
  • The Jazz rank 30th in the league for field goal percentage this season (38.6%).

Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets Prediction

Nobody should be excited to get involved with the Utah Jazz, a bad team that's horrendous on the offensive side. The Denver Nuggets could have their way in this game. However, the Nuggets are on the end of a back-to-back and lost an emotionally frustrating game that could have a carry-over effect. The Nuggets also have depth issues, and now there's a good chance they could be without Murray. This line is steep given the circumstances. Give me the points. 

Randy’s Pick Utah Jazz +9.5

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