The Denver Nuggets will face off against the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center on Wednesday night. The Nuggets have lost four of their last six games, including a recent blowout loss to the Knicks. Russell Westbrook led the team with 27 points in that game. The Jazz, on the other hand, have lost five of their last six games and are coming off a loss to the Spurs. Keyonte George led the team with 26 points in that game.
The Nuggets are still missing Aaron Gordon, while the Jazz will be without Jordan Clarkson and Kyle Filipowski. Despite their recent struggles, the Nuggets are favored to win this game. The Jazz have been one of the coldest teams in the league and are playing their second game of a back-to-back. The Nuggets, despite their own issues, are expected to cruise past the Jazz for a much-needed road win.
In terms of betting odds, the line for the game is Utah Jazz +9.5 with an over/under of 233.5. The Nuggets have shot 44 percent from the field in their recent games, while the Jazz have shot 51 percent. Both teams have been inconsistent on defense, which could make for an interesting matchup. Overall, the Nuggets are expected to come out on top in this game.
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