The Denver Nuggets travel to Utah to tangle with the Jazz in search of a second-straight season sweep on Wednesday. The Nuggets come into the contest with a perfect record against the Jazz this season, having won all three previous meetings. They have also suffered only one loss in their last 12 matchups, underlining their dominance in this matchup.
The game is scheduled to tip off at 8:00 PM ET, with broadcasts on Altitude and KJZZ, as well as streaming on NBA League Pass and Prime Video.
Denver Nuggets vs Utah Jazz Odds
Moneyline: Nuggets (-2000) vs Jazz (+1050)
Spread: Nuggets -17 (-110) vs Jazz +17 (-107)
Total (O/U): Nuggets o249.5 (-109) vs Jazz u249.5 (-110)
Editor’s note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Denver Nuggets vs Utah Jazz Preview
The Nuggets have qualified for the playoffs and are on a six-game win streak. They are fourth in the West with a 48-28 record, just two games behind third-place Lakers, while teams like the Minnesota Timberwolves and Rockets are hot on their heels, just half a game back. So, it’s crucial for Denver to grind out as many wins as possible in the remaining six games to stay in the top four.
Denver is coming off a 116-93 win over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. Just before that, they beat Utah 135-129 on Friday. In both games, Nikola Jokic had a combined 58 points, while Jamal Murray totaled 51 points during the streak.
The Jazz have had another terrible season. Though they’ll likely acquire another young star through the 2026 NBA Draft to rebuild the roster, the team needs to ensure it can keep at least some games competitive when playing at the Delta Center.
They are on a six-game losing streak and have won just one of their past ten games. The Jazz are coming off a 122-113 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. Cody Williams led the team with 26 points.
Denver Nuggets vs Utah Jazz Injury Reports
Denver Nuggets Injury Report
Aaron Gordon, who missed the Nuggets’ previous game with a calf injury, is listed as probable. Spencer Jones (hamstring) and Zeke Nnaji (hip) remain out.
Utah Jazz Injury Report
As for the Jazz, Elijah Harkless is listed as questionable, while Isiah Colliers (hamstring), Keyonte George (hamstring), Lauri Markkanen (hip), Jusuf Nurkic (nose), Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) and Walker Kessler (shoulder) all remain sidelined.
Denver Nuggets vs Utah Jazz Starting Lineups
Nuggets
PG: Jamal Murray | SG: Christian Braun | SF: Cameron Johnson | PF: Aaron Gordon (DD) | C: Nikola Jokic
Jazz
PG: Isaiah Collier* | SG: Cody Williams | SF: Brice Sensabaugh | PF: Ace Bailey | C: Kyle Filipowski
Denver Nuggets vs Utah Jazz Prediction
The bettors favor the Nuggets to secure a road win and complete a season sweep. Considering Utah’s roster and positions, this shouldn’t come as a surprise. Bet on Denver to cover the spread in a game where the team total stays just under 249.5 points.
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