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2022 NBA Handicapping
(15-13) Utah Jazz vs. Denver Nuggets (15-10)
Date: Saturday, December 10th
Time: 9:00 PM ET
Venue: Ball Arena Denver, Colorado
NBA Moneyline Odds: Jazz +170 | Nuggets -185 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: Nuggets -4.5
NBA Betting Total: 230.5
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Saturday, December 10th, finds the Utah Jazz playing the Denver Nuggets in the third of their four meetings this season. The teams split the prior matches with Utah prevailing 123-102 on October 19th and Denver winning 117-101 on October 28th. Utah will host the final game on April 8th.
Utah is completing a back-to-back set having lost 108-118 to the Wolves on Friday while the Nuggets were in a one-point game for the second night in a row but this time on the winning side as they beat the Blazers 121-120 in a highly entertaining contest Thursday.
Last season the clubs played four times with Utah sweeping the series The Jazz hold the all-time record having bested the Nuggets in 122 of their 207 matches
Utah Jazz
The Jazz followed up the big victory versus the Warriors with a loss to the Timberwolves.
The win versus Golden State was a microcosm of this Jazz team. Each of the acquired players arrived with a chip on their shoulder being deemed expendable by their former clubs and they approach each game with that mindset.
Lauri Markkanen is having a career season. Veteran Kelly Olynyk brings grit to the court and leadership to the locker room. Collin Sexton’s has always played with a chip on his shoulder, and add specialists like defender Jarred Vanderbilt and 3-point sniper Malik Beasley to the mix
Combining their talents with the returning Jazz players like Mike Conley, Rudy Gay, Jordan Clarkson, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker equates to a deep roster of serviceable assets.
Ultimately, it’s not that surprising the Jazz have fared so well given this depth. None of them would be the first or second option on a title team but many could be the third option or fill a specific role.
And clearly, this team is the perfect example of the intangible called chemistry.
Utah averages 117.5 points per game (3rd) while shooting 47.8% from the field (8th) and 37.7% from deep (9th). Jazz opponents score 115.9 points (23rd) shooting 47.4% from the field (21st) and 34.1% from deep (7th).
Collin Sexton (hamstring), Lauri Markkanen (illness), and Johnny Juzang (wrist) are questionable.
Denver Nuggets
One night after Denver lost on the final shot to the Mavericks they gave Nuggets fans heart palpitations as they (and the Blazers) delivered a playoff-worthy performance.
From the 6:33 mark of the final quarter, the lead changed fifteen times in what was arguably the most exciting and entertaining game this season.
‼️What a game ending in Portland! #nba #NBATwitter #basketball #Blazers #Nuggets #Lillard
pic.twitter.com/Fzr2fIeHxr— Corner of BBall (@cornerofBBall) December 9, 2022
Jamal Murray is still getting back his rhythm and was coming off a 2-of-11 performance versus Dallas. While his efficiency wasn’t ideal (8 of 21) he scored 14 of his 21 points in the final frame coming up clutch as he calmly drilled the game-winning 3-pointer with 0.9 seconds remaining.
Denver ranks 11th in scoring averaging 115.0 points per game and first for proficiency from the field: 50.1%, second from the perimeter: 39.7%.
Defensively, they rank 19th for opponent scoring allowing 114.0 points per game, while foes shoot 48.9% from the field and 36.5% from the perimeter ranking 29th and 21st overall.
Jeff Green (knee), and Jamal Murray (left knee contusion) are probable. Michael Porter Jr. (heel) and Collin Gillespie (leg) are out.
NBA Betting Trends:
- The Jazz are 15-12 ATS
- The Nuggets are 11-14 ATS
- The Jazz is 2-7 SU in their last 8 games.
- The Nuggets are 3-5 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning straight-up record.
Free Utah Jazz vs. Denver Nuggets NBA Prediction:
Denver missed a golden opportunity to move up with three straight losses but gained a bit of ground with the impressive win in Portland. They enter Saturday 2.0 games back of the top-seeded Pels, a half-game back of third (Suns), and 1.5 out of second (Grizzlies).
Their upcoming schedule is arguably the easiest of the top four teams as they’ll play 17 of their next 22 matches at home and they won’t take Utah for granted having lost the season opener to them.
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