Memphis Grizzlies vs Denver Nuggets Preview
Looking to win big? The Nuggets and Grizzlies face off at 7:00 ET on BSSE. The Grizzlies are hosting the game at FedExForum in Memphis, TN.
The Nuggets come into this Western conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 224.5 points. Check out BetCoco for Memphis Grizzlies – Denver Nuggets odds
Memphis Grizzlies vs Denver Nuggets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Over their previous five games against the Grizzlies, the Nuggets have put together a record of 3-2. Against the spread, the Nuggets have the edge at 2-1 over their last three games vs. the Grizzlies. However, the Grizzlies have gone 0-3 in their last three home games vs. the Nuggets.
- Although Denver has a straight up record of 6-4 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 6-4. The team averaged 115 points per game in these games.
- Across their ten previous home games, Memphis has an ATS mark of 2-8. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-7 while averaging 114 points per game.
- The last three games that Memphis was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 0-3 while going 0-3 straight up.
- Denver has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS in their last three games.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
Denver’s most recent game came against the Lakers, where they emerged victorious on their home court with a final score of 119-107. The total combined score of the match was 226, falling short of the over/under line set at 229.5. Furthermore, the Nuggets, who were favored by 4.5 points, successfully covered the spread.
Denver’s leading scorer was Nikola Jokic, who scored 29 points on 12/22 shooting and 3/5 from three point range. He also recorded 13 rebounds and 11 assists. Jamal Murray, the second leading scorer, scored 21 points on 8/13 shooting and 3/5 from three point range. He also had 2 rebounds and 6 assists.
Defensively, the Nuggets recorded 11 turnovers and 6 blocked shots in their most recent game against the Los Angeles Lakers. They allowed a total of 107 points.
Memphis is coming off a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans in their most recent game, with a final score of 111-104. The Grizzlies were favored by -1 in the spread, and the over under line was set at 224.5. However, the game ended with a total score that fell below the set line.
Against New Orleans, the Grizzlies were led by Desmond Bane, who scored 31 points and became the team’s leading scorer. Marcus Smart, the second leading scorer, contributed 17 points and did not record any rebounds.
On the defensive end of the floor, the Grizzlies recorded 13 turnovers and 7 blocked shots in their most recent game against the New Orleans Pelicans. They also allowed 111 points.
The Nuggets enter this game as 5-point favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 107-106.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Denver Nuggets Betting Tips
- Take the Nuggets on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Grizzlies (+5)
- Our NBA model projects 213 points, and we suggest taking the under
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
- Steven Adams – Knee – Out
- Luke Kennard – Concussion – Out
- Ja Morant – Suspension – Out
- Brandon Clarke – Achilles – Out
- Santi Aldama – Ankle – Out
Denver Nuggets Injury Report
- Vlatko Cancar – Knee – Out
- Jay Huff – Ribs – Out
