LiontipsUtah vs Denver. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Jazzmen are unstoppable during this season, team had a long way to the top of the Western Conference and they are very close to the golden medals. Team has a solid handicap, but it is too early to slow down.
Utah won many important games recently, first one was over Toronto (106:102), then they got two victories over San Antonio. Quin Snyder's team has to play without two key players, Donovan Mitchell and Michael Conley are recovering after injuries.
Jazzmen are holding on so far, but Denver is a tricky team to play against. They are one of the best offensive teams in the league.
Nuggets have already clinched a playoff berth, but team doesn't want to stop on that. Michael Malone's guys will try to keep up their game until the finish of the season.
Denver recently lost to Lakers (89:93), which wasn't expected, because Lakers are not on their best form now. However, Nuggets quickly got back on track with a win over New York (113:97). Nikola Jokic scored 32 points and was one of the best on the floor.
Nuggets know how to play against Utah and their recent head-to-head games are a perfect proof. Jazz also will have to play without Donovan Mitchell, who is their main attacking option, and without Michael Conley, who is a great passer.
Trends
СтавкаTotal of tied quarters - under 0.5
In last five H2H games not a single quarter ended in a draw
СтавкаUtah: total under 110.5
In last five games Jazzmen averaged 109 points per game
СтавкаFirst half: most high-scoring
In last five H2H games teams scored more points in the first half
Tip and bets
Despite their struggle, Utah is still holding on to Western Conference top spot. On the other hand, they didn't face tough opponents and match against Denver should be a serious challenge for them. Nuggets will be seriousle motivated to get a win over the leader. In our opinion, guests will make an advantage of their opponent's problems and will take the victory.
Our prediction - Denver Nuggets to win (Including OT)
Since Jazz will be without their main scorers, we shouldn't expect a high-scoring game from the hosts. Quin Snyder's side will try to play more accurate against the Nuggets, so we suggest to place a bet on total under.
Second prediction - total under 220.5 points
