Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets Prediction: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds & Spreads: December 10 | 2022-23 NBA Season

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The Utah Jazz will take on the Denver Nuggets in the NBA on Saturday (December 10).

The Jazz (15-13) are sixth in the Western Conference and on a poor 3-7 run in their last ten games. They are coming off a 118-108 defeat against the Minnesota Timberwolves yesterday. Forward, Malik Beasley, scored a team-high 23 points, while Jordan Clarkson chipped in with 21, but it wasn't enough as Utah slumoed to their fifth loss at home.

Meanwhile, the Nuggets (15-10) beat the Portland Trail Blazers 121-120 in a nail-biting finish in their last games. Damian Lillard starred with 40 points for the Blazers, while Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray contributed 33 and 21 points respectively. Aaron Gordon stepped up with a crucial 20 points for the Nuggets, who are now fourth in the West, two places above the Jazz.


Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets: Match Details

Fixture: Utah Jazz @ Denver Nuggets

Date & Time: Saturday, December 10; 09:00 pm ET

Venue: Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado


Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets: Injury Report

There are four injury concerns for the away team. Lauri Markkanen is still questionable due to illness, while Simone Fontecchio is also questionable due to an ankle injury. Collin Sexton is out with a hamstring problem, while Johnny Juzang is out with a wrist issue.

The Nuggets, too, are suffering from multiple injuries. Jeff Green is probable due to a knee problem and so is Jamal Murray due to the same issue. Collin Gillespie misses out because of a leg problem, while Michael Porter Jr. is out due to a heel injury.


Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets: Injury List

PlayerTeamStatusInjury
Lauri MarkkanenUtah JazzQuestionableIllness
Simone FontecchioUtah JazzQuestionableAnkle
Collin SextonUtah JazzOutHamstring
Johnny JuzangUtah JazzOutWrist
Jeff GreenDenver NuggetsProbableKnee
Jamal MurrayDenver NuggetsProbableKnee
Collin GillespieDenver NuggetsOutLeg
Michael Porter Jr.Denver NuggetsOutHeel

Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets: Betting Odds

TeamMoneylineSpreadOver/Under
Utah Jazz+320+9 (-110)O 233 (-110)
Denver Nuggets-390-9 (-110)U 233 (-110)

Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets: Starting 5s

Jazz

F Malik Beasley, F Kelly Olynyk, C Walker Kessler, G Jordan Clarkson, G Nickeil Alexander Walker

Nuggets

F Aaron Gordon, F Bruce Brown Jr., C Nikola Jokic, G Jamal Murray, G Kantavious Caldwell Pope.


Jazz vs Nuggets: Betting Prediction

The Jazz have a 7-3 record against the Nuggets in their last ten meetings. However, injuries to key players, especially Lauri Markkanen, have affected their form. Denver, meanwhole, seems to be picking up their pace at the right moment and hosting the game also gives them a slight advantage.

Their last six meetings have not crossed the total mark, so expect this game to be close, but the home team should win.

Final Prediction: Total Under 233 (-110)

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