The Denver Nuggets host the Utah Jazz at Ball Arena on Friday night, looking to complete their first season sweep of their division rivals since 2019-20.
With Nikola Jokic back from injury and posting triple-doubles, Denver's high-powered offense could spell trouble for Utah's struggling defense, which ranks dead last in several key metrics.
While the Nuggets seek to stabilize their form and climb the Western Conference standings, the injury-plagued Jazz limp into town on the second night of a back-to-back, setting the stage for what could be a lopsided affair between the home team and away team.
Denver Nuggets vs. Utah Jazz prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Denver Nuggets vs Utah Jazz matchup, our predictive model gives the Nuggets a 62.5% chance of defeating the Jazz.
Denver Nuggets: 62.5% win probability
- High-scoring offense (8937 points scored, 3rd in the league)
- Strong home court advantage (3rd in Western Conference)
- Playoff-caliber team (46 wins, 3rd in Western Conference)
Utah Jazz: 37.5% win probability
- Poor defensive record (8885 points allowed, worst in the league)
- Struggling road performance (15th in Western Conference)
- Lack of consistency (16-58 record, last in Western Conference)
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Denver Nuggets vs. Utah Jazz odds
Here are the latest odds for the upcoming NBA matchup between the Denver Nuggets (home team) and the Utah Jazz, set to take place on Friday, March 28.
| Denver Nuggets | Utah Jazz | |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -1600 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | +1100 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) |
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Denver Nuggets vs. Utah Jazz preview
The struggling Utah Jazz face a tough test as they head to Ball Arena to take on the Denver Nuggets in a Northwest Division clash.
Utah's been in freefall, winning just one of their last 14 games and coming off a humiliating 140-103 drubbing by Memphis.
The Nuggets, while inconsistent lately, got a boost with Nikola Jokic's return – he dropped a monster triple-double against Milwaukee.
Denver's looking to complete a season sweep of the Jazz, something they haven't done since 2019-20.
Keep an eye on Isaiah Collier for Utah – the youngster's shown flashes, putting up 21 points in their last outing.
The Nuggets' offense could have a field day against Utah's porous defense, which ranks dead last in defensive turnover percentage.
With key Jazz players like Markkanen and Clarkson questionable, Denver might smell blood in the water.
This one could get ugly fast if the Jazz can't find a way to slow down Jokic and company in the Mile High City.
Key stats
- 1Denver Nuggets sit 3rd in Western Conference with 46 wins
- 2Utah Jazz rank last (15th) in Western Conference with 16 wins
- 3Nuggets' recent form: WLWLL; Jazz's recent form: LLLLW
- 4Denver's goal difference: +279; Utah's goal difference: -609
Denver Nuggets vs. Utah Jazz form
Denver Nuggets vs. Utah Jazz head to head
Denver Nuggets
67%
Utah Jazz
33%
Dec 31, 2024
Utah Jazz
121 : 132
Denver Nuggets
Nov 28, 2024
Utah Jazz
103 : 122
Denver Nuggets
Nov 3, 2024
Denver Nuggets
129 : 103
Utah Jazz
Apr 10, 2024
Utah Jazz
95 : 111
Denver Nuggets
Mar 10, 2024
Denver Nuggets
142 : 121
Utah Jazz
Jan 11, 2024
Utah Jazz
124 : 111
Denver Nuggets
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