DEN vs UTA Dream11 Prediction NBA Live, Fantasy Basketball Dream11 Team, Top Picks and Tips for Denver Nuggets vs Utah Jazz

DEN vs UTA Dream11: COVID-19 and injuries can combine for a devastating duo and can suck the life out of a team. Still, the league’s provisions to sign players on ten day-deals and the flexibility towards quarantine time period has breathed significant life back. And that is how, despite more than a million COVID-19 cases per day in the USA, the ball has hit the floor.

In this game, the Denver Nuggets take on the Utah Jazz in a Western Conference battle. Denver Nuggets have been playing some decent basketball this season but they look far from a contender right now. Denver has largely depended upon Nikola Jokic and the defensive end for the team has been compromised since Michael Porter Jr. has been down. On the other hand, with Monte Morris being absent, the perimeter shooting and spacing have also taken a big hit.

On the other hand, the Utah Jazz has their first COVID-19 protocol absentee in the form of Joe Ingles while Rudy Gobert and Bojan Bogdanovic are questionable for the contest, all of whom are key rotation players. Perhaps Jordan Clarkson and Mike Conley will see a further uptick in their minutes to fill on for the potential absentees and also to bridge the gap caused by Ingles’ absence.

Host: Denver Nuggets
Visitors: Utah Jazz
Match Timing: 6 January, @ 08:30 AM
Venue: Ball Arena

NBA Projections, Stats & Analysis

Nuggets: What does this season mean for them?
Acquiring 18 wins and 17 losses, the Nuggets are fifth in the Western Conference standings and totally in the Playoff scene. This is due to Nikola Jokic’s high level of play and heavy-duty minutes. Once again, the team has missed Michael Porter Jr. and Jamal Murray, one key defender(Porter) and the other key shot-creator(Murray). Not having these two have disrupted the balance on both ends and that is why the Nuggets look short on depth during many games. The bigger trouble has been Monte Morris’ absence who could at least keep perimeter defenses busy. Still, Aaron Gordon has picked up his offense, while Will Barton despite his falling offensive production has given the team all-around production. Meanwhile, JaMychal Green, Jeff Green, Bones Hyland, Austin Rivers, and Davon Reed have been decent options.

Jazz: Now we will know what their depth is all about!
There is no doubt that the Utah Jazz has been one of the most if not the healthiest team in the league. But now with their premier reserve Joe Ingles in the health & safety protocols, along with Rudy Gobert and Bojan Bogdanovic being questionable, the team’s depth can be challenged. Still, if Mitchell is good to go, watch out for his big-time offense, Jordan Clarkson can also produce high-yielding offense and Mike Conley complements the guard trio well here. Perhaps with Gay in the fray, the team can have a stretch-three/four and the Jazz can still field an intimidating offense. But yes, if Gobert is missing then stopping Jokic will surely be a hassle. What will see from the Jazz team here?

Denver Nuggets | Utah Jazz
Games: 35| 37
Wins: 18| 27
Defeats: 17| 10

Denver Nuggets vs Utah Jazz NBA Live, Team News and Lineups

Denver Nuggets Team News

• Jamal Murray is yet to recover from his injury. He is going to be OUT for this game and has been out for a long time.
• Michael Porter Jr.remains OUT and he will most likely miss all season due to back surgery
• PJ Dozier has been ruled OUT indefinitely.
• Zeke Nnaji, Austin Rivers are QUESTIONABLE for the game.
• Jeff Green, Vlatko Cancar, Monte Morris are in COVID-19 protocols.
• Markus Howard is OUT due to an ankle sprain.

Nuggets Expected Starting Five
Wings/Forwards: PF: Aaron Gordon SF: Will Barton
Middle: C: Nikola Jokic
Guards: SG: Austin Rivers(QUESTIONABLE) PG: Facundo Campazzo

BENCH: Petr Cornelie, Davon Reed, Matt Ryan, Rayjon Tucker, Petr Cornelie, Carlik Jones, JaMychal Green.

Utah Jazz Team News

• • Udoka Azuibuike, Rudy Gobert, Bojan Bogdanovic, Hassan Whiteside

are QUESTIONABLE for the game.

• Joe Ingles is in COVID-19 protocols

Jazz Expected Starting Five
Wing: SF: Bojan Bogdanovic(QUESTIONABLE)
Frontline: PF: Royce O’Neale,    C: Rudy Gobert(QUESTIONABLE)
Guards: SG: Donovan Mitchell, PG: Mike Conley

BENCH: Jordan Clarkson, Elijah Hughes, Hassan Whiteside(QUESTIONABLE), Rudy Gay, Trent Forrest, Eric Paschall, Jared Butler, Malik Fitts.

NBA Scores, Fantasy Basketball Top Picks

Donovan Mitchell(UTA)
Points: 29
Rebounds: 03
Assists: 05
Steals: 03
Blocks: 01
Donovan has been snatching points in a full flurry once again this season. The off-guard has made sure that the Jazz field one of the most aggressive offensive attacks in the league. Mitchell has scored in the 27-36 points range for most games since December. The scintillating guard can be selected as a Star/Pro Player in the Dream 11 NBA Fantasy scenario.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 45-58

Nikola Jokic(DEN)
Points: 27
Rebounds: 16
Assists: 03
Steals: 02
Jokic is one of the best all-around players to ever play the game and the Nuggets’ team is overly dependent on the big. The reigning MVP has scored in the 20-28 points range, clasped 14-21 rebounds, and dished 3-8 assists per game regularly this season.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 50-70

Rudy Gobert(UTA)
Points: 10
Rebounds: 17
Assists: 00
Blocks: 02
Steals: 02
Gobert is one of the most imposing bigs in the league and he is especially known for his top-notch defensive work and league-high rebounding numbers. The Center can chip in 10 or more points, grab 14-21 rebounds, and block 2-4 shots a game regularly. He is QUESTIONABLE for the game.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 32-44

Will Barton(DEN)
Points: 12
Rebounds: 04
Assists: 06
Steals: 01
Barton has been a primetime scorer, playmaker, rebounder, and defensive player for the Nuggets at the off-guard position. The Shooting Guard’s scoring range has decreased from 16-21 to 11-14 points but yes, he constantly handed over 4-6 assists and grabbed 3-6 rebounds a game this season.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 26-36

Mike Conley(UTA)
Points: 22
Rebounds: 08
Assists: 07
Blocks: 01
Mike is one of the most talented perimeter guard defenders, playmakers, and scorers in the league. Conley has been scoring in the 12-22 points, securing 4+ rebounds, and dishing 3-7 assists a game on a regular basis.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 37-47

Aaron Gordon(DEN)
Points: 15
Rebounds: 07
Assists: 02
Steals: 02
Gordon has helped the Nuggets in fielding a substantial offensive attack, and he has significantly raised his scoring range. The Forward usually scores around 15 points and grabs 4-7 rebounds a game.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 29-41

DEN vs UTA DREAM11 LINEUP BALANCERS

• Facundo Campazzo(DEN) had 8 points, 5 assists, 5 rebounds, 1 block in the last game. The guard has dished 5-7 assists per game
• Bones Hyland(DEN) had 7 points, 6 rebounds in the last game. Bones usually scores in the 6-9 points range.
• JaMychal Green(DEN) had 6 points, 3 rebounds in the last game. Green usually scores around 6 points a game.
• Bojan Bogdanovic(UTA) had 21 points, 3 rebounds in the last game. The wing has scored in the 16-22 points range regularly this season.
• Davon Reed(DEN)had 2 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists in the last game. Davon doesn’t play many minutes
• Bol Bol(DEN) compiled 5 points, 2 rebounds in the last game. Bol Bol only plays usually when the team is down by bigging or leading by a lot. Not a reliable fantasy pick in terms of minutes distribution.
• Jordan Clarkson(UTA) had 14 points, 2 rebounds in the last game. Clarkson usually scores in the 15-22 points range, bringing superb scoring off the bench.
• Rudy Gay(UTA)had 9 points, 4 rebounds in the last game. Rudy has been scoring 6-9 points a game regularly this season.

DEN vs UTA Dream11 Team

PG: J Clarkson, D Mitchell(PP), F Campazzo
SG: M Conley
SF: A Gordon
PF: R Gay
C:    N Jokic(SP), B Bol

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