The Denver Nuggets (12-4) face the Memphis Grizzlies (6-11) Monday. Tip-off from FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee, is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Nuggets vs. Grizzlies odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2024-25 season series: Nuggets won 2-1
The Nuggets fell 128-123 to an undermanned Sacramento Kings squad Saturday as 11-point home favorites. The Kings were without F Domantas Sabonis but shot 53% from the floor. C Nikola Jokic had 44 points, 13 boards and 7 assists. G Jamal Murray pitched in 23 points and 9 dimes, but it wasn’t enough. Denver is 8-2 in its last 10.
The Grizz won their second straight Saturday in a 102-96 road win as 1-point dogs at the Dallas Mavericks. They were without G Ja Morant (calf) and F Jaren Jackson Jr. (ankle), but F Santi Aldama delivered 20 points and 8 boards. C Zach Edey patrolled the paint for 12 points, 15 boards and 4 blocks.
Nuggets at Grizzlies odds
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Moneyline (ML): Nuggets -350 (bet $350 to win $100) | Grizzlies +280 (bet $100 to win $280)Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets -8.5 (-105) | Grizzlies +8.5 (-115)Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)Nuggets at Grizzlies key injuries
Nuggets
G Christian Braun (ankle) outF Aaron Gordon (hamstring) outG Julian Strawther (back) out
Grizzlies
F Brandon Clarke (knee) outF Jaren Jackson Jr. (ankle) questionableG Ty Jerome (calf) outG Ja Morant (calf) outG Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe) outG Javon Small (toe) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Nuggets at Grizzlies picks and predictionsPrediction
Nuggets 124, Grizzlies 101
The Nuggets have won 7 of 10 meetings against Memphis, who may get JJJ back for this one. It shouldn’t matter. The Nuggets vastly out-talent a Morantless Grizzlies roster.
So there’s no play on the ML. I would take a shot on NIKOLA JOKIC TRIPLE-DOUBLE (-135). He has 9 triple-doubles in 16 games this season and had one in his only meeting with Memphis last season.
While the Nuggets are 8-2 in their last 10 against Memphis, they’re also 7-3 ATS. The Kings setback will serve as a wakeup call, and a rout should be in order.
Take NUGGETS -8.5 (-105).
The Under is 6-4 in the last 10 meetings, and Memphis is 2-8 O/U in its last 10. Without Morant, and maybe without JJJ, I don’t see Memphis stringing together enough buckets to help an Over clear.
Take UNDER 233.5 (-115).
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