Denver Nuggets vs Utah Jazz Final Score & Over/Under Result — Oct 6, 2026

Utah's recent defensive struggles came into focus early, as Denver's offense found rhythm in the second quarter to seize control of a matchup that looked nothing like their last meeting. The Jazz had dominated Denver 109–97 back in October, holding a 206-point combined total, but this time the Nuggets built separation when it mattered most. Aaron Gordon led Denver with 18 points and 5 rebounds, while Julian Strawther added 15 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists. D. Peterson paced Utah with 23 points and 3 assists in a losing effort.

The game's decisive stretch came in the second quarter, when Denver outscored Utah 41–28 to flip a tight opening frame into a double-digit advantage. Combined scoring hit 69 points in that quarter alone—the game's highest-output period—as Denver seized momentum heading into halftime with a 65–59 lead. Utah's offense never fully recovered. The second half was a grind: the third quarter saw just 52 combined points, and the fourth produced 47, allowing Denver to cruise to a 117–106 victory. The combined total landed at 223, coming in 6.5 points under the 229.5 market line. DAGGER leaned under, and it cashed.