NBA Betting Preview: Grizzlies vs Nuggets
The Memphis Grizzlies meet the Denver Nuggets in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.
Take Nuggets Against the Spread
We’re predicting that the Nuggets will be superior to the Grizzlies and that’s why we’re backing them at -22.5 on the spread. Take the -108 that the big favorites are able to cover this line.
Nuggets Have Claimed 8 Wins in 10 on H2H
Memphis Grizzlies have been defeated in eight straight road games. Their previous contest was a 142-126 home defeat against Cleveland Cavaliers at FedExForum. Olivier-Maxence Prosper tallied 24 points, while Dariq Whitehead put up 20 and Adama Bal 20.
Denver Nuggets won their last game 137-132 (OT), making it nine victories on the bounce. This was a home win at Ball Arena against Portland Trail Blazers. Nikola Jokic shone on the court with a triple-double performance that featured 35 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The Grizzlies beat the Nuggets in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 125-118 scoreline at FedExForum. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen eight Nuggets wins.
Nuggets
51
28
0.646
121.8
117
4.8
26-13
25-15
10-5
33-16
9-1
9W
Grizzlies
25
54
0.316
115
120
-5
14-27
11-27
6-9
19-30
1-9
5L
Memphis Grizzlies – Last 10 Games
The Grizzlies have 1 win and 9 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 110.1 points, 33.7 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 9.6 steals and 3.1 blocks while shooting 44.3% from the field and 79.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 129.8 points and 50.1 rebounds per matchup.
Gregory Jackson is averaging 16.4 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Walter Clayton averages 4.8 assist and 1.9 (41.3%) 3-pointers.
Denver Nuggets – Last 10 Games
The Nuggets have won 9 and lost 1 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 128.8 points, 45.3 rebounds, 33.4 assists, 6.0 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 51.0% from the field and 81.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 121.5 points and 43.3 rebounds.
Jamal Murray is averaging 26.9 points and 4.3 (48.9%) 3-pointers made, while Nikola Jokic has an average of 14.3 rebounds and 12.6 assists.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Denver Nuggets Prediction & Picks
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Game Prediction
There’s a case to be made for Nuggets on the spread in this NBA matchup. Our prediction is that the betting favorites can cover the -22.5 line at odds of -108 considering they should be superior.
We track all injuries that could impact each franchise before making our basketball predictions. The form guide and latest stats also help the Sportsgambler.com team crunch the numbers ahead of the NBA action.
Key Grizzlies vs Nuggets stats:
The +22.5 line hasn’t been covered by Grizzlies in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.Nuggets -22.5 Probability
Based on the latest betting odds from the best NBA sportsbooks, our pick carries a 51.8% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
There are some big returns lying in wait if you can get the correct score right. With this in mind, we’ll have a play on the Nuggets to enjoy a 133-106 winning scoreline.
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Memphis Grizzlies vs Denver Nuggets Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Nuggets Big Favorites to Win
Denver Nuggets are massive -3333 favorites. They are regarded as 97% likely to win this NBA game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. For those wanting to back Memphis Grizzlies, you will find +1400 about the underdogs.
The current spread is 22.5 and the total points line is 245.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. Those that want to back Under 245.5 can find odds of -114 available.
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Ball Arena
Nuggets Keep Piling Up Home Wins
The Nuggets have secured nine straight wins at Ball Arena. They have a 9-1 record in their last 10 home games, putting up 127.10 points per contest and giving up 118.10.
The Grizzlies are on a skid of eight straight road defeats. They own a 2-8 mark in their past 10 road games, putting up 114.30 points on average and giving up 125.20.
The last Ball Arena meeting saw the Nuggets beat the Grizzlies 122-116. Looking at the last 10 head-to-heads at Ball Arena, the Nuggets have tallied nine victories, with the Grizzlies winning once.
Denver Nuggets Home Stats
9-1
245.20
127.10
118.10
4
6
Memphis Grizzlies Away Stats
2-8
239.50
114.30
125.20
3
7
W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O245.5 = Games Over 245.5 Points
U245.5 = Games Under 245.5 Points
Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Memphis Grizzlies Stats
Denver Nuggets Stats
1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games
+22.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
+22.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road
-22.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
-22.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 239.90 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 239.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 245.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 245.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 110.10 pts and allowed 129.80 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 114.30 pts and allowed 125.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 250.30 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 245.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 245.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 245.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 128.80 pts and allowed 121.50 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 127.10 pts and allowed 118.10 pts in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
2-Pointers Made: 23.30 (52%)
3-Pointers Made: 15.50 (36%)
Free Throws Made: 17.00 (79.44%)
Rebounds: Total 33.7, Offensive 9.00, Defensive 24.70
Assists: 24.90
Blocks: 3.10
Steals: 9.60
Turnovers : 15.30
Personal Fouls: 22.40
Last 10 Games on the Road
2-Pointers Made: 25.50 (52%)
3-Pointers Made: 14.90 (37%)
Free Throws Made: 18.60 (82.3%)
Rebounds: Total 37.2, Offensive 11.30, Defensive 25.90
Assists: 25.60
Blocks: 4.40
Steals: 10.10
Turnovers : 15.50
Personal Fouls: 21.30
Last 10 Games
2-Pointers Made: 30.30 (58%)
3-Pointers Made: 16.20 (41%)
Free Throws Made: 19.60 (81.67%)
Rebounds: Total 45.3, Offensive 9.80, Defensive 35.50
Assists: 33.40
Blocks: 3.60
Steals: 6.00
Turnovers : 11.40
Personal Fouls: 21.80
Last 10 Home Games
2-Pointers Made: 29.90 (59%)
3-Pointers Made: 16.10 (41%)
Free Throws Made: 19.00 (79.17%)
Rebounds: Total 43, Offensive 9.00, Defensive 34.00
Assists: 33.60
Blocks: 3.20
Steals: 6.60
Turnovers : 11.00
Personal Fouls: 19.90
Starting Lineups
Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.
Expert Analysis by Elijah Jackson
Senior NBA Analyst
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Elijah Jackson is a Senior NBA Analyst and Head of the Basketball Editorial Betting Panel with 10+ years of experience, specialising in roster evaluation and efficiency-based analysis to uncover value across NBA markets.
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