The'Utah Jazz (1-2) and Denver Nuggets (3-0) meet Monday at Ball Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET.'Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Jazz vs. Nuggets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; split last season’s series 2-2
The Jazz failed to cover the spread as 5.5-point underdogs in a 126-104 loss at the Phoenix Suns as the Over (223) hit Saturday. Utah had 19 turnovers, and F Lauri Markkanen'led the Jazz with 19 points.
The Nuggets covered as 3.5-point favorites with a 128-95 win at the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday as the Under (229.5) cashed. C Nikola Jokic finished with 28 points and 14 rebounds for the Nuggets, who shot 60.2% from the field.