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The Denver Nuggets play host to the Utah Jazz on Friday (October 28) at the Ball Arena. Both sides have started the season well, hence this game could be a spectacle to behold. The betting odds and predictions are down below:
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The Utah Jazz have surprised everyone with the start that they’ve had, considering the fact that they lost two of their very best players, Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert in the offseason.
The Jazz have won four of their opening five outings this season including tonight’s reverse fixture on opening night against the Nuggets.
The Jazz have shot the ball well, as their side has made 36% of their attempted threes thus far. Their FT and FG% could be a lot higher as they currently stand at 70.6 and 45.5% respectively.
Irrespective of their shooting efficiencies, the Jazz are the fifth-best offense in the NBA scoring a total of 594 points over their opening five games.
Included in the Donovan Mitchell trade, new arrival Lauri Markkanen has been sublime ever since he put on the Utah jersey. Averaging a career-high 22 points a night, this is his most prolific scoring season since his sophomore year at Chicago. In addition to incredible offensive numbers, he is averaging nearly 9 boards a night, which is the most he has averaged over the last five seasons.
As for the Jazz, it’s been a topsy-turvy start to the season. They beat the reigning NBA champions Golden State Warriors against all odds and then went on to get demolished 135-110 against the Trail Blazers.
On paper, one of the stronger teams in the West, if the Nuggets are to get back to near the top of the standings, they need to get their consistency back. Reigning back-to-back MVP Nikola Jokic has started the season in splendid fashion, averaging nearly a 22-point triple-double over the opening five games. If the coaches at Denver can have the rest of the roster playing to full tilt around Jokic, the Nuggets could find their groove back.
Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets Betting Odds:
Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets Match Details:
Fixture: Utah Jazz @ Denver Nuggets
Date and Time: Friday, October 28, 9:00 pm ET
Venue: Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado
Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets Best Pick:
The Jazz have been brilliant so far. After a squad clearance in the offseason, this new look Utah side looks like the team to beat. One of the main contributing factors in the Jazz’s resurgence has been forward Lauri Markkanen.
He has shouldered the scoring responsibility for the team averaging nearly 22 points a night, ever since he arrived from the Cavs. He could prove to be the point of difference once again.
Lauri Markkanen; Points: Over 19.5 (-122)
Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets Final Prediction:
The Jazz have already got the better of the Nuggets away from this season. They have figured out a winning formula and it is working more often than not. The Nuggets have looked inconsistent and could falter once again, even though their squad is far superior on paper.
If the Jazz maintain their shooting rhythm and efficiency, they should pull away with another win.
Utah Jazz: +8.5 (-107)
