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<p>At 9:00 ET, the Jazz will host the Nuggets in a Western Northwest division matchup. The Nuggets (-264) are favored by 6.5 over the Jazz (+218). Utah has lost three straight and is 14th in the West, while Denver is 7th in the West and 2nd in the Northwest.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City and can be seen on KJZZ.</p><h3>DENVER NUGGETS VS UTAH JAZZ BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Jazz +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Delta Center at 9:00 ET on Monday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-110 in favor of the Jazz.</li><li>Our projections have Lauri Markkanen finishing with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Jazz finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.1% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Are the Nuggets Ready for a Win at Salt Lake City?</h3><p>The Nuggets improved to 17-13 on the season with a 134-121 win over the Pistons on Saturday. Playing at home, Denver entered the game as 6-point favorites and covered the spread, while the total score of 255 points exceeded the pre-game line of 235.</p> <p>After trailing 38-36 in the 1st quarter, Denver took control by outscoring Detroit 31-23 in the 2nd quarter and 47-28 in the 3rd. The Pistons went on an 11-0 run in the 4th, but the Nuggets’ lead was too large to overcome.</p><p>Nikola Jokić led the Nuggets to a 134-121 win over the Pistons, scoring 37 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists, shooting 64.7% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 80%. Jamal Murray added 34 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists, making 4 threes at 57.1%, while Michael Porter Jr. contributed 26 points, hitting 5 threes at 71.4%.</p> <p>Denver shot 56.1% from the field and made 13 threes at 48.1%. Jokić scored 16 points in the 1st quarter and another 12 in the 3rd, while Murray poured in 21 of his points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Nuggets gave up 38 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up defensively in the 2nd, allowing just 23 points. They gave up 28 points in the 3rd and 32 in the 4th, finishing with 121 points allowed.</p> <p>Denver held the Pistons to 30% shooting from three-point range, with Detroit making 12 threes. The Nuggets also sent the Pistons to the line 23 times, where they made 17 free throws. Denver finished with 9 steals and 6 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Utah Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Utah fell to 7-23 on the season after a 114-111 loss to the 76ers on Saturday. Despite being +7.5 point underdogs, the Jazz kept it close at home, losing by just three points. The total score of 225 points narrowly went over the pre-game line of 224.5.</p> <p>Utah started strong, going on a 12-0 run to take an early lead, but the 76ers responded by outscoring them 35-18 in the 2nd quarter. The Jazz bounced back in the 3rd, winning the quarter 29-24, and entered the 4th tied at 81-81. However, they were edged out in the final quarter, 33-30.</p><p>Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz with 23 points in their 114-111 loss to the 76ers, hitting 5 threes at 33.3% efficiency. He scored 11 of his points in the opening quarter. Collin Sexton and Brice Sensabaugh both added 20 points, with Sensabaugh shooting 60% from deep.</p> <p>Utah connected on 12 threes at a 33.3% clip, shooting 48.3% overall from the field. Jordan Clarkson contributed 17 points, including 11 in the 3rd quarter, while Sensabaugh added 7 points in the final period.</p><p>Defensively, the Jazz had strong efforts in the 1st and 3rd quarters, allowing just 22 and 24 points, respectively. However, they struggled in the 2nd and 4th quarters, giving up 35 points in the 2nd and 33 in the 4th, leading to a 114-111 loss to the 76ers.</p> <p>Utah held Philadelphia to 43% shooting overall, including 36% from three-point range, where the 76ers made 13 threes. The Jazz sent the 76ers to the line 37 times, where they converted 29 free throws. Utah finished with 34 defensive rebounds, allowing 10 offensive boards, and recorded 3 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Trailblazers and Redhawks face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Redhawks are hosting the game at Redhawk Center in Seattle, WA. The over/under for this game is set at 142.5 points, and the Redhawks are the home favorites against the Trailblazers in a Western Athletic conference matchup.</p><h3>UTAH TECH TRAILBLAZERS VS SEATTLE REDHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seattle Redhawks -11</p><p>This game will be played at Redhawk Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SEATTLE REDHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 83-65 in favor of the Redhawks.</li><li>Not only will Seattle pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -11.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Trailblazers Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>The Trailblazers, who are 6-7 overall, are coming off a loss to Colorado (98-71). They have a 3-5 record on the road and are 1-2 this year. As of today's game, Utah Tech's against-the-spread performance for the season stands at 5-6. Looking at their last five games, they have gone 1-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far, Utah Tech's games have averaged 143.9 points per game with the average over/under line being 143.8 points. In their most recent three games, the Trailblazers' over/under record is 2-1, with their games averaging 165 points per game.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Utah Tech offense tallied 71 points in a matchup against Colorado. Their field goal percentage for the game was 44.4%, and they made 6 threes. Offensively, the Trailblazers have a season long field goal percentage of 44%, which is 236th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 59th in percentage and 216th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At this time, the Trailblazers' defense is positioned 237th in the country, permitting 76.4 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.8 threes per game vs. Seattle. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 34.5%.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Seattle?</h3><p>Seattle comes into this game with an 8-5 record after defeating UTEP 73-61 in their previous game. Over their last ten games at home, Seattle has a 7-3 record, which includes last year. Seattle has a winning ATS record, sitting above .500 at 7-5. Over their last five games, the team is 4-0 vs. the spread.</p><p>Through 13 games, Seattle has an over/under record of 5-7-0 with their games averaging a combined 141.1 points per game so far. In the Redhawks' last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 150 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 2-2.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Redhawks' offense tallied 73 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 75.8 points per game. On the offensive front, the Redhawks have a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, ranking 184th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 251st in terms of percentage and 193rd in three-pointers made.</p><p>In the current season, the Seattle defense has excelled, sitting 58th in the nation by allowing 65.8 points per game. Against UTEP in their most recent game, the Seattle defense gave up a total of 61 points while allowing UTEP to hit 34% of their shots.</p>

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