Denver Nuggets vs Memphis Grizzlies Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Nuggets vs Grizzlies prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Memphis.

  • The Nuggets head into the game at 7-5.
  • Denver has an effective field goal percentage of 53% (19th).
  • The Nuggets are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Grizzlies.
  • The Grizzlies will be hosting the Nuggets and hold a 8-6 record.
  • Memphis has an effective field goal percentage of 54% (9th).
  • The Grizzlies are coming off a 105-90 win vs. the Nuggets.

Nuggets vs Grizzlies Prediction

At 8:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (-175) will host the Denver Nuggets (+146) in a Western Conference matchup. Memphis is favored by 4 points and the over/under line is 226.

Denver is currently 6th in the Western Conference with a 7-5 record. They have lost two straight games. Memphis is 7th in the West at 8-6.

Nuggets vs. Grizzlies Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Denver Nuggets at Memphis Grizzlies
  • Where: Memphis at FedExForum
  • Date: Tuesday, November 19th
  • Betting Odds MEM -4, DEN +146 | MEM -175 O/U 226

Nuggets Preview: Can Denver Stun the Crowd at FedExForum?

Denver's record dropped to 7-5 after a 105-90 loss to the Grizzlies on Sunday. The Nuggets, who were +6 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total score of 195 points fell well short of the 228-point over/under line.

Memphis took control with an 11-0 run, stretching their lead from 33-26 to 44-26. Denver struggled to respond, scoring just 18 points in the 2nd quarter and 21 in the 3rd. They entered the 4th quarter down 84-64 but managed to outscore the Grizzlies 26-21 in the final period.

In their 105-90 loss to the Grizzlies, the Nuggets struggled offensively, shooting just 41.7% from the field and hitting 32.3% of their three-pointers, making only 10 from deep. Julian Strawther led Denver with 19 points, including 13 in the 3rd quarter, and connected on 4 threes at a 57.1% rate.

Christian Braun and Jamal Murray each added 13 points, with Braun scoring 6 in the 4th quarter. Russell Westbrook also contributed 6 of his 12 points in the final period.

Defensively, the Nuggets held the Grizzlies to 105 points, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win. Denver gave up 28 points in the 1st quarter and 29 in the 3rd, while their best defensive effort came in the 4th, where they allowed just 21 points.

From beyond the arc, the Nuggets limited Memphis to 13 made threes on 33% shooting. The Grizzlies also went 10/12 from the free-throw line. Denver finished with 33 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and recorded 9 steals and 5 blocks.

Grizzlies Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for the Grizzlies?

The Nuggets fell to 7-5 this season after a 105-90 loss to the Grizzlies on Sunday. Denver, who entered the game as +6 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 195 points was well below the O/U line of 228.

Memphis took control with an 11-0 run, stretching the score from 33-26 to 44-26. Denver struggled offensively in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, scoring just 18 and 21 points, respectively. They entered the 4th quarter down 84-64 but managed to outscore the Grizzlies 26-21 in the final period.

Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 20 points in their 105-90 win over the Nuggets, shooting 43.8% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 40%. Jaylen Wells added 15 points, including 10 in the 3rd quarter, while Desmond Bane contributed 11 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists.

Memphis shot 45.1% from the field and made 13 threes, hitting 33.3% from beyond the arc. Jackson scored 8 points in the 3rd quarter, and Wells also added 10 in the period.

The Grizzlies put together a strong defensive performance on Sunday, holding the Nuggets to just 90 points. Memphis was particularly effective in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed only 18 points. Overall, the Grizzlies gave up 25 points in the 1st, 21 in the 3rd, and 26 in the 4th.

Memphis limited Denver to 41% shooting, including 32% from beyond the arc, where the Nuggets made just 10 threes. The Grizzlies also sent the Nuggets to the line 14 times, with Denver converting 10 free throws. On the boards, Memphis allowed 6 offensive rebounds while recording 10 steals and 10 blocks.

Nuggets vs Grizzlies Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last five road games, Denver has an ATS record of just 1-4. However, their overall record was 2-3 while averaging 114 points per game.
  • In their last ten games at home, the Grizzlies have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 7-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 115 points per game in these contests.
  • Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Nuggets have a strong record vs the spread going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
  • The Grizzlies have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 3-0 against the spread.

Nuggets vs Grizzlies Prediction

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