Nuggets 2016-17 Schedule: Top Games, Championship Odds and Record Predictions

For the third straight season, the Denver Nuggets missed the playoffs, going 33-49 in 2015-16. 

Once one of the most consistent teams in the league, including 10 straight playoff appearances from 2004-2013, the Nuggets are spiraling toward mediocrity as they look to turn things around in 2016-17. 

They’ll have an opportunity to start game-planning for next season following the release of the 2016-17 schedule on Thursday. 

Here’s all the important information you need to know about Denver’s schedule.

2016-17 Details

Season Opener: Oct. 26 at New Orleans Pelicans, 8 p.m. ET

Championship Odds: 100-1 (per Odds Shark)

Full Schedule: NBA.com

Top Matchups

Utah Jazz

First Game: Nov. 20 at Pepsi Center, 9 p.m. ET

As one of Denver’s biggest division rivals, the Jazz have dominated this matchup throughout the 40 years of competition. 

In 183 games, Utah has won 108 times, including five straight wins dating back to April 2015. 

Last season, Denver finished seven games behind the Jazz, who fell just one game short of snagging the final Western Conference playoff spot.

As a team that added George Hill to address its backcourt issues, Utah is the kind of team that the Nuggets must try to keep pace with in order to have any kind of success in 2016-17.

An early win against the Jazz will show head coach Mike Malone and his roster that they can compete in the Northwest …

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