Jazz vs Nuggets Prediction NBA Picks 3/9/24

Denver Nuggets (43-20) vs Utah Jazz (28-35)

Game Info: Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 9:00 pm (Ball Arena)

Betting Odds: Denver Nuggets -11.5 -- Over/Under: 232.5

The Utah Jazz need a win after losing 4 of their last 5 games. The Denver Nuggets look to stay hot after winning 7 of their last 8 games. Here’s a Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets prediction.

Utah Jazz Betting Preview

The Utah Jazz recently lost to the Bulls and Heat, while beating the Wizards. The Utah Jazz are averaging 117.7 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 120.4 points on 48.4 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 23.1 points and 8.3 rebounds, while Collin Sexton is averaging 18.2 points and 2.5 rebounds. Jordan Clarkson is the third double-digit scorer and John Collins is grabbing 8.6 rebounds. The Utah Jazz are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 82.6 percent from the free throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 39.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.4 rebounds per game.

Denver Nuggets Betting Preview

The Denver Nuggets recently beat the Celtics and Lakers while losing to the Suns. The Denver Nuggets are averaging 114.4 points on 49.2 percent shooting and allowing 110.4 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 26 points and 12.3 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 20.7 points and 4 rebounds. Michael Porter Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Aaron Gordon is grabbing 6.5 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 76.2 percent from the free throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.5 rebounds per game.

Denver Nuggets Player Facts

• Kentavious Caldwell-Pope ranks 12th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.4) this season.
• Jamal Murray ranks 13th amongst qualified players for assists per game (6.5) this season.

Utah Jazz Player Facts

• John Collins ranks 21st amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (8.6) this season.
• Collin Sexton ranks 26th amongst qualified players for FT% (86.2%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Nuggets rank 2nd in the league for opponent three-point field goals attempts per game this season (31.4).
• The Nuggets rank 29th in the league for free throws made per game this season (15.4).
• The Jazz rank 30th in the league for turnovers per game this season (15.7).
• The Jazz rank 1st for second chance points (1057) this season.

Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets prediction

A lack of motivation could be an issue for the Denver Nuggets as they're coming off a string of contenders and now run into the Jazz. The Utah Jazz still don't play defense and the losses continue to pile up. The Nuggets are 25-6 SU at home this season, and they've covered 7 of their last 8 games. While the Jazz have won 7 of the last 10 games against the Nuggets, it's not enough for me to look in their direction given their current form. Give me the Nuggets in a home beat down victory.

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.