The Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets matchup is one of 10 NBA games scheduled on Friday. This will be the third time that these two Western Conference teams will square off in the 2025-26 regular season. Back on December 22, the Nuggets blew out the Jazz 135-112. On March 2, Denver once again emerged victorious with a 128-125 win.
Heading into this matchup, the Jazz (21-52) remain in the bottom five of the Western Conference standings. Meanwhile, the Nuggets (46-28) are gearing up for another playoff run, and they are looking to secure homecourt advantage for at least the first round.
Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets Odds
Moneyline: Jazz (+1000) vs Nuggets (-1786)
Spread: Jazz (+18.5) vs Nuggets (-18.5)
Total: Jazz -110 (o248.5) vs Nuggets -110 (u248.5)
Editor’s note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets Preview and Prediction
The Jazz have dropped seven of their last eight outings, including their last three. Their latest loss came on Wednesday, when they absorbed a 133-110 loss at the hands of the Washington Wizards. In this 23-point rout, Cody Williams scored 24 points on 11-for-20 shooting from the field. Blake Hinson contributed 21 points off the bench, while Ace Bailey had 15 points, five rebounds, and three assists.
On the other hand, the Nuggets have won five of their last six contests, and they are currently on a four-game winning streak. On Wednesday, they defeated the Dallas Mavericks 142-135. That night, Jamal Murray went off for 53 points on a scintillating 67.9% shooting clip. Nikola Jokic had 23 points, 21 rebounds, and 19 assists, while Peyton Watson delivered 21 points off the bench.
The Nuggets are heavily favored to win this matchup against the Jazz.
Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets Injury Reports
Kyle Filipowski is deemed as probable due to an illness. Meanwhile, a total of seven players have been ruled out of this game: Isaiah Collier, Keyonte George, Blake Hinson, Walker Kessler, Jaren Jackson Jr., Lauri Markkanen, and Jusuf Nurkic.
On the Nuggets’ side, David Roddy and KJ Simpson (G League Two-Way) have both been ruled out.
Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets Starting Lineups
Jazz starting lineup
PG: Ace Bailey | SG: Bez Mbeng | SF: Elijah Harkless | PF: Elijah Williams | C: John Konchar
Nuggets starting lineup
PG: Jamal Murray | SG: Christian Braun | SF: Spencher Jones | PF: Cameron Johnson | C: Nikola Jokic
