Over\/Under<\/strong>: 215<\/p>\nMelo averages 34.5 points per game in series but all the other key Denver Nugget starters have seen their scoring drop through the first four games. Unless they step up to support their star, they could be cleaning out their lockers on Thursday.<\/p>\n
Even at home, a seven-point spread for Denver seems a bit much, doesn\u2019t it? Not only have the Jazz already stolen a game on the road in this series, they\u2019ve beaten three straight spreads. ![\"Online](\"http:\/\/affiliates.commissionaccount.com\/processing\/impressions.asp?btag=a_3953b_41\")
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A big reason for that is their outstanding team play so far. Deron Williams has almost matched Anthony\u2019s output, averaging 26.8 points and 12 assists through four games, but he\u2019s had tremendous support. Carlos Boozer has been a beast, averaging 22 points and 11 boards. Paul Millsap and C.J. Miles have also chipped in plenty of offense.<\/p>\n
At this point, it\u2019s safe to say Denver can\u2019t keep Utah off the board in this series. Too many Jazz players are hot and it seems there\u2019s always someone open. The key is for Chauncey Billups, J.R. Smith, Nene and Kenyon Martin to step up and help Melo offensively.<\/p>\n
Can it happen? Maybe. At least Billups and Smith have no excuses. But Martin (knee) is still not 100 per cent and Boozer is absolutely dominating on the boards as a result.<\/p>\n
As we saw with Dwyane Wade in Game 4 of the Heat\/Celtics series, I\u2019m sure Carmelo Anthony will find a way to keep his team alive, even if he has to drop another 40 points to do so. But I definitely don\u2019t think Denver can win this series. I also don\u2019t think it can cover a seven-point spread against the top ATS team in the Western Conference this season.<\/p>\n
Jazz vs. Nuggets Free NBA Prediction<\/strong> <\/p>\nJazz +7<\/p>\n
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