Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets Prediction & Picks - NBA
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by Paul Tamayo | in NBA Picks
The Denver Nuggets (37-24) visit the Utah Jazz (18-42) in an NBA 2025-26 game on Monday, March 2, at Delta Center.
Denver has won the lone head-to-head matchup with Utah this season, securing a 135-112 victory back in December. The opening quarter ended with a staggering score of 40-15 in favor of the Nuggets. This set the tone for the whole game, with Nikola Jokic finishing with a triple-double night.
However, the Nuggets are coming off back-to-back defeats against Western Conference contenders Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves. In the 117-108 defeat to the Timberwolves, the Nuggets' defense allowed their opponents to shoot 54.1% from the field.
Jokic led the charge for the Nuggets with 35 points, 13 boards, and 9 assists. Jamal Murray chipped in 25 markers.
The Nuggets will be without two key players in Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson on Monday.
As for the Jazz, they're looking to halt their downward slide after a 115-105 defeat on the road to the New Orleans Pelicans. The Jazz shot only 34.4% from the field, spelling a terrible offensive night.
It was also their fifth straight loss.
Lauri Markkanen, Jaren Jackson Jr., Jusuf Nurkic, and Walker Kessler are all listed as out.
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Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets Form
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C. Williams
J. Strawther
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J. Murray
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Utah Jazz - Denver Nuggets Key Points
- The Jazz are coming off a 115-105 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.
- The Nuggets won their lone matchup against the Jazz this season, 135-112.
- The Jazz have lost their last five games.
- The Jazz will miss Lauri Markkanen, Jaren Jackson Jr., Jusuf Nurkic, and Walker Kessler.
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Our Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
The Nuggets dominated their only meeting with the Jazz this season, and while they've hit a brief rough patch with two recent defeats, their overall talent and star power give them a clear edge.
Moreover, Utah's ongoing injury troubles, especially in their frontcourt, plus their losing streak, leave them vulnerable. Look for Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets to run up the score against the short-handed Jazz. Our prediction for the Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets match is: Nuggets (-11.5) cover the spread.
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