The Denver Nuggets (18 – 17) play host to the Utah Jazz (27 – 10) at 10:00pm EST on Wednesday 5th January 2022.
Denver open as 5.5 point underdogs. So far this season the Nuggets are 15-20-0 against the spread (ATS) and 6-8-0 ATS when playing at home. The Nuggets are coming off a 103-89 loss to the Dallas Mavericks
The visiting Jazz are 18-19-0 ATS and 10-6-0 ATS on the road. They’re 7-3 in their last 10 games and are seeking to put together two wins in a row.
Nuggets vs Jazz Betting Odds
Betting Odds: Nuggets Spread
Nuggets Spread, +5.5 at Bovada
| Nuggets Spread | +5.5 |
| Jazz Spread | -5.5 |
| Over/Under | 221.5 |
| Time | 10:00pm EST |
| TV | NBA TV |
The Denver Nuggets are -108 and the Utah Jazz are -124 to cover the spread. Use our calculator to estimate your potential winnings.
Nuggets and Jazz Betting Trends
- The Nuggets are 6-4 in their last 10 games.
- Denver are 15-20-0 ATS and 6-8-0 ATS at home.
- Totals have gone over in 18 of the Nuggets’ 35 games
- The Jazz are 7-3 in their last 10 games.
- Utah are 18-19-0 ATS and 10-6-0 ATS on the road.
- Totals have gone over in 19 of the Jazz’ 37 games
Nuggets and Jazz Head to Head
- Oct 26, 2021: Denver Nuggets 110 @ Utah Jazz 122
Nuggets vs. Jazz Team Statistics
 | Statistics |  |
|---|---|---|
| 105.8 23rd | Points Per Game | 116 1st |
| 46.3% 10th | Field Goal % | 47.7% 1st |
| 34.2% 21st | 3PT % | 36.7% 7th |
| 42.8% 28th | Rebounds | 47.4% 2nd |
| 25.7% 5th | Assists | 22.5% 25th |
| 14.1% 16th | Turnovers | 14.6% 21st |
| 7.5% 15th | Steals | 7.1% 22nd |
| 4% 29th | Blocks | 5.1% 10th |
| 19.2% 13th | Fouls | 19% 8th |
Nuggets vs. Jazz Injury Report
Denver Nuggets Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlatko Cancar | SF | Foot | — |
| Jeff Green | PF | Covid-19 | Expected to be out until at least Jan 5 |
| Austin Rivers | PG | Thumb | — |
| Zeke Nnaji | PF | Covid-19 | Expected to be out until at least Jan 5 |
| Monte Morris | PG | Knee | Expected to be out until at least Jan 7 |
| Markus Howard | PG | Knee | Expected to be out until at least Feb 1 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | SF | Back | Out for the season |
| PJ Dozier | SG | Knee | Out for the season |
| Jamal Murray | PG | Knee | Expected to be out until at least Mar 1 |
Utah Jazz Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Udoka Azubuike | C | Ankle | Expected to be out until at least Feb 1 |
| Donovan Mitchell | SG | Back | — |
| Joe Ingles | SG | Covid-19 | — |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | SF | Finger | — |
| Rudy Gobert | C | Shoulder | — |
| Jordan Clarkson | PG | Back | — |
| Royce O’Neale | PF | Knee | — |
| Hassan Whiteside | C | Concussion | Game Time Decision |
Key players to watch
Denver Nuggets Key Player
Nikola Jokic 26.3 ppg, 7.1 apg, 13.4 rpg, 1.2 spg
Utah Jazz Key Player
Mike Conley 14 ppg, 5.4 apg, 2 rpg, 1.2 spg
Who plays tonight in the NBA?
The Denver Nuggets are hosting the Utah Jazz at 10:00pm EST on Wednesday 5th January 2022.
What TV channel is Nuggets vs Jazz game on?
The Nuggets vs Jazz game is available on NBA TV.
What time is the Nuggets vs Jazz NBA game tonight?
Tonight’s NBA game between the Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz is at 10:00pm EST.
Who is the betting favorite in the Nuggets vs Jazz NBA game tonight?
Utah Jazz are the -209 betting favorites. Calculate your potential winnings from a $100 bet using our NBA odds calculator.
Is Hassan Whiteside playing in tonights NBA game?
A game-time decision will be made. Hassan Whiteside is dealing with an injury to the Concussion.
Why is Vlatko Cancar not playing in tonights NBA game?
Vlatko Cancar is dealing with an injury to the Foot and is —.
Why is Jeff Green not playing in tonights NBA game?
Jeff Green is dealing with Covid-19 and is expected to be out until at least jan 5.
Why is Austin Rivers not playing in tonights NBA game?
Austin Rivers is dealing with an injury to the Thumb and is —.
Why is Zeke Nnaji not playing in tonights NBA game?
Zeke Nnaji is dealing with Covid-19 and is expected to be out until at least jan 5.
Why is Monte Morris not playing in tonights NBA game?
Monte Morris is dealing with an injury to the Knee and is expected to be out until at least jan 7.
Why is Markus Howard not playing in tonights NBA game?
Markus Howard is dealing with an injury to the Knee and is expected to be out until at least feb 1.
Why is Michael Porter Jr. not playing in tonights NBA game?
Michael Porter Jr. is dealing with an injury to the Back and is out for the season.
Why is PJ Dozier not playing in tonights NBA game?
PJ Dozier is dealing with an injury to the Knee and is out for the season.
Why is Jamal Murray not playing in tonights NBA game?
Jamal Murray is dealing with an injury to the Knee and is expected to be out until at least mar 1.
Why is Udoka Azubuike not playing in tonights NBA game?
Udoka Azubuike is dealing with an injury to the Ankle and is expected to be out until at least feb 1.
Why is Donovan Mitchell not playing in tonights NBA game?
Donovan Mitchell is dealing with an injury to the Back and is —.
Why is Joe Ingles not playing in tonights NBA game?
Joe Ingles is dealing with Covid-19 and is —.
Why is Bojan Bogdanovic not playing in tonights NBA game?
Bojan Bogdanovic is dealing with an injury to the Finger and is —.
Why is Rudy Gobert not playing in tonights NBA game?
Rudy Gobert is dealing with an injury to the Shoulder and is —.
Why is Jordan Clarkson not playing in tonights NBA game?
Jordan Clarkson is dealing with an injury to the Back and is —.
Why is Royce O’Neale not playing in tonights NBA game?
Royce O’Neale is dealing with an injury to the Knee and is —.
