Denver Nuggets

Picks

I had my eye on this matchup after watching the teams meet in the first preseason game, and I’m going right back to Utah at 49%. The Jazz are a slight underdog, but I think their price should be higher. Utah’s size was a major factor in the first meeting, with Jaren Jackson Jr., Lauri Markkanen, and Jusuf Nurkic forming a massive frontcourt and Ace Bailey coming off the bench. Nikola Jokic already has limited interest in preseason basketball, and that matchup appeared to make matters worse, as he managed just three points in the first meeting. I’m more than comfortable hitting the button on the Jazz at 49%.