| MATCHUP | Utah Jazz | Denver Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 10-17 | 20-7 |
| Spread | +13.5 -115 | -13.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | +575 | -850 |
| Total | Over 248.5 (-108) | Under 248.5 (-112) |
| Where | Ball Arena, Denver, CO | |
| When | Monday, December 22, 2025 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | Altitude Sports | |
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz lost to the Lakers and Magic, and they play the Grizzlies next. The Jazz have lost 28 of their last 39 games.
The Utah Jazz are averaging 119 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 126.1 points on 48.8 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 27.8 points and 7 rebounds, while Keyonte George is averaging 23.5 points and 4 rebounds. Walker Kessler is the third double-digit scorer and Ace Bailey is dishing 1.7 assists. The Utah Jazz are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 81 percent from the free-throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.7 rebounds per game.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets beat the Magic, lost to the Rockets, and they play the Mavs next. The Nuggets have won 23 of their last 30 regular season games.
The Denver Nuggets are averaging 125.6 points on 51.6 percent shooting and allowing 116.2 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 29.8 points and 12.4 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 24.9 points and 4.4 rebounds. Aaron Gordon is the third double-digit scorer, and Tim Hardaway Jr. is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 40 percent from beyond the arc and 82 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 34.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Jazz have lost each of their last 14 road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Nuggets have won each of their last eight games at Ball Arena against Northwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in each of their last six games as favorites against the Jazz.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games against teams that held a winning record.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Nuggets have lost each of their last three games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The underdogs have won five of the Nuggets’ last seven games at Ball Arena.
- The Jazz have covered the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five home games against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Jazz’s last six road games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Nuggets’ last six night games at Ball Arena have gone OVER the total points line.
Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets Injury Report
Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon are out for the Nuggets. Peyton Watson is questionable.
The Jazz will be without Georges Niang, Kevin Love, and Walker Kessler. Lauri Markkanen is questionable.
Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
The Nuggets have the ability to blow this game open, but they’re at home, where 5 of their 7 losses have come this season. The Nuggets are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games as a double-digit favorite. The Jazz don’t win much, but they are 15-12 ATS on the season, so you can make money on this squad. Of course, the status of Markkanen would help, as the Jazz need all of the help they can get. Still, the Nuggets haven’t been as dominant in terms of margin since the injuries to Gordon and Braun. I’ll grab the points with the Jazz.