Denver Nuggets vs Utah Jazz Overview
- Date: April 9, 2024
- Venue: Delta Center
- Spread: Denver Nuggets -15 (-110), Utah Jazz 15 (-110)
- Total (Over/Under): 225
- Moneyline: Denver Nuggets -1200, Utah Jazz 800
Denver Nuggets vs Utah Jazz Win Probabilities
Implied Win %:
- Denver Nuggets - 89%
- Utah Jazz - 11%
Projected Win %:
- Denver Nuggets - 90%
- Utah Jazz - 10%
Denver Nuggets vs Utah Jazz Game Preview
The Denver Nuggets (54-24) are set to face off against the Utah Jazz (29-49) in a highly-anticipated matchup on Tuesday night. This game holds extra significance as it pits two divisional rivals against each other, adding an extra layer of motivation for both teams to secure a victory.
Tip-off for this game is scheduled for 9:00 PM ET at the Utah Jazz's home arena. The Nuggets come into this game with the advantage of having had three days of rest since their last game. This extra time off could prove beneficial for the Nuggets, allowing their players to recover and potentially improve their chances of winning.
Despite being on the road, the Nuggets are heavily favored to win this game. The current spread stands at Nuggets -15.0, indicating the bookmakers' confidence in Denver's ability to dominate the Jazz. The Moneyline odds also heavily favor the Nuggets at -1200, while the Jazz sit at +800. Based on these odds, the Nuggets have an implied win probability of 89%, while the Jazz have an implied win probability of 11%.
The Nuggets have been playing exceptional basketball lately, winning 36 of their last 50 games. Their most recent victory came against the Atlanta Hawks, where they secured an impressive 142-110 win. On the other hand, the Jazz have been struggling, losing their last 12 games. Their previous game saw them fall to the Golden State Warriors with a score of 118-110.
For those interested in player prop markets, keep an eye on Brice Sensabaugh's Points, Rebounds, and Assists. This market has garnered significant attention and is a popular choice among bettors. Sharp bettors have been favoring the Over, with the prop total opening at Over 16.5 Points, Rebounds, and Assists (-115) before increasing to 17.5 (-110).
With the Nuggets' impressive form and the Jazz's recent struggles, all signs point to a dominant performance from Denver. However, in the world of sports, anything is possible, and the Jazz will be eager to prove themselves against their divisional rivals. As fans and bettors tune in to this Tuesday night showdown, the outcome remains to be seen, but the Nuggets certainly have the odds and recent form in their favor.
Final Score Prediction: Denver Nuggets 123.98 vs Utah Jazz 108.89
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NBA
Denver Nuggets
Utah Jazz
Team Stats Per Game
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
Offense/Defense
| DEN | Team Stats Per 100 Poss | UTA |
|---|---|---|
| 82 | Games | 82 |
| 45.1 | FG | 44.3 |
| 89.1 | FGA | 92.3 |
| .506 | FG% | .480 |
| 11.9 | 3Pt-FG | 14.8 |
| 31.7 | 3Pt-FGA | 41.2 |
| .376 | 3Pt% | .358 |
| 33.2 | 2Pt-FG | 29.5 |
| 57.4 | 2Pt-FGA | 51.1 |
| .578 | 2Pt% | .577 |
| 17.8 | FT | 17.1 |
| 23.1 | FTA | 22.4 |
| .770 | FT% | .763 |
| 11.1 | ORB | 11.6 |
| 34.3 | DRB | 32.3 |
| 45.4 | TRB | 43.9 |
| 30.8 | AST | 29.4 |
| 7.9 | STL | 9.7 |
| 4.9 | BLK | 6.4 |
| 14.2 | TOV | 11.7 |
| 17.5 | PF | 19.1 |
| 119.9 | PTS | 120.4 |
Defense/Offense
| DEN | Team Stats Per 100 Poss | UTA |
|---|---|---|
| 82 | Games | 82 |
| 43.0 | FG | 40.0 |
| 92.4 | FGA | 88.1 |
| .466 | FG% | .454 |
| 14.0 | 3Pt-FG | 13.9 |
| 38.4 | 3Pt-FGA | 39.6 |
| .365 | 3Pt% | .350 |
| 29.0 | 2Pt-FG | 26.2 |
| 54.0 | 2Pt-FGA | 48.5 |
| .538 | 2Pt% | .540 |
| 16.0 | FT | 17.2 |
| 20.6 | FTA | 22.2 |
| .777 | FT% | .774 |
| 11.7 | ORB | 11.9 |
| 30.5 | DRB | 33.2 |
| 42.2 | TRB | 45.1 |
| 28.8 | AST | 25.4 |
| 8.7 | STL | 6.7 |
| 5.1 | BLK | 4.4 |
| 12.9 | TOV | 17.1 |
| 18.9 | PF | 18.8 |
| 116.0 | PTS | 111.2 |
Four Factors
Offense/Defense
| DEN | Four Factors | UTA |
|---|---|---|
| .573 | eFG% | .559 |
| 12.5 | TOV% | 10.3 |
| 26.7 | RB% | 74.1 |
| .200 | FT/FGA | .185 |
Defense/Offense
| DEN | Four Factors | UTA |
|---|---|---|
| .542 | eFG% | .533 |
| 11.3 | TOV% | 14.9 |
| 74.6 | RB% | 26.9 |
| .173 | FT/FGA | .195 |
Analytics
| DEN | Analytics | UTA |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Pythag Wins | 20 |
| 32 | Pythag Losses | 62 |
| 3.89 | Margin Of Victory | -9.34 |
| 119.9 | O Rtg | 111.2 |
| 116.0 | D Rtg | 120.4 |
| 99.8 | Pace | 100.0 |
| .259 | FTr | .252 |
| .356 | 3PAr | .449 |
| .604 | TS% | .568 |
Betting Trends
| DEN | Betting Trends | UTA |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 0-3-0 |
| 1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
| 117.33 | Avg Score | 108.33 |
| 105.67 | Avg Opp Score | 126 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 0-3-0 |
| 0-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
| 109.67 | Avg Score | 108 |
| 108.33 | Avg Opp Score | 116 |
| DEN | Betting Trends | UTA |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 0-5-0 |
| 2-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-3-0 |
| 116 | Avg Score | 106.2 |
| 105.8 | Avg Opp Score | 121.2 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 0-5-0 |
| 1-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-4-0 |
| 110.2 | Avg Score | 106.6 |
| 107.6 | Avg Opp Score | 115.4 |
| DEN | Betting Trends | UTA |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 7-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 0-10-0 |
| 4-6-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-7-0 |
| 114.7 | Avg Score | 107 |
| 105.9 | Avg Opp Score | 121.8 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 7-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-8-0 |
| 5-5-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-6-0 |
| 111.6 | Avg Score | 110.8 |
| 106.7 | Avg Opp Score | 117.5 |
