Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 10/01/2024, 06:50  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 10/01/2024 at 14:00 in NBA Prediction

The Denver Nuggets will visit the Delta Center to square off against the Utah Jazz in the NBA on Wednesday night. The hosts are 18-20 and 11th in the Western Conference, while the visitors are 26-12 and currently in third place. 

The Denver Nuggets are in impressive form, winning nine of their last 11 games, including a convincing 131-114 victory over the Pistons last time out. Jamal Murray led the team with 37 points on efficient shooting (14 of 24), while Michael Porter Jr. and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope contributed 18 points each. Offensively, the Nuggets score 116.1 points per game, only 2.6 points fewer than the average points allowed by the Jazz (118.7). Notably, the Nuggets have displayed a significant improvement in their offensive performance at home, scoring 120.5 points per game compared to 111.6 on the road. Defensively, they rank as one of the top five teams in the league, allowing 110.7 points per game, which is the third-best in the NBA. The Nuggets also excel in sharing the ball, averaging 29.7 assists per game, the second-best in the league. Vlatko Cancar and Julian Strawther are listed as doubtful for the upcoming match.

Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz are in excellent form, winning seven of their last nine games, including a commanding 132-116 road victory over the Bucks. Lauri Markkanen and Jordan Clarkson both contributed 21 points in the win. At home, Utah have been particularly potent, averaging 121.3 points per game, which is 10.8 points more than their road average of 110.5. The Jazz rank 16th in scoring in the NBA with 115.1 points per game, while defensively, they face a strong Denver squad that ranks third in the league, allowing only 110.7 points per game. Rebounding has been a notable strength for Utah, as they are the third-best team in the league, with 46.4 rebounds per game. Importantly, the Jazz have a clean bill of health with no reported injuries for the upcoming game.