Utah Jazz at Denver Nuggets 1/16/22 - NBA Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 01/16/2022 at 8:34 AM ET

The final game of the Sunday night NBA schedule will feature a matchup between the Utah Jazz and the Denver Nuggets. The Jazz (28-14) are looking to snap a four-game losing streak and have fallen a half-game behind Memphis for third place in the West. On Wednesday, Utah was outscored by 14 points during the third quarter of a 111-91 home loss versus Cleveland.

Jordan Clarkson tallied a team-high 22 points on 8-for-17 shooting in 34 minutes off the Utah bench. Donovan Mitchell added 17 points, five rebounds, and four assists for the Jazz.

The Denver Nuggets have won seven of their last ten games and trail Dallas by a half-game for fifth place in the Western Conference standings. Last night, Denver outscored Los Angeles by 24 points during the second half to pull away for a convincing 133-96 home victory. The Nuggets (22-19) knocked down 23-for-40 from the three-point line and shot 52 percent overall.

Rookie G Bones Hyland led seven Denver players in double figures with 27 points and ten rebounds off the bench. Reigning MVP Nikola Jokic contributed 17 points, 13 assists, and 12 rebounds for the Nuggets.

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Utah C Rudy Gobert (health and safety protocols) has missed the last five games and is expected to return for this contest. The Jazz lead the league in offensive efficiency and are getting their anchor back on defense. Take Utah to cover on the road. Final Score Prediction, Utah Jazz win 116-107.

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