The Memphis Grizzlies (19-10) were on a seven-game winning streak but had it snapped by the Oklahoma City Thunder over the weekend.
The Denver Nuggets standings (18-11) currently have them in second place in the Western Conference. The Grizzlies vs Nuggets prediction will almost certainly favor the Grizzlies regarding NBA free picks.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Denver Nuggets Game Info and Analysis
Matchup Info
- Game Day: Tuesday, December 20, 2022
- Game Time: 10:00 ET
- TV Channel: NBA League Pass
- Location: Denver, CO
- Arena: Ball Arena
Memphis Grizzlies Performance Recap and Analysis
Many of the Memphis Grizzlies predictions will be based on the fact that the Grizzlies recently won seven straight games before falling to the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road, where Ja Morant was ejected for a playful interaction with a courtside fan.
Morant’s Player Stats
However, Morant and his NBA player stats should be fully available for this one unless some other courtside fan in Denver finds a way to get him to criticize the officiating again.
Dillon Brooks exploded for his team with 32 points, but aside from him, no one could get cooking for the Grizzlies.
The Grizzlies have solid interior defenders in Steven Adams and Jaren Jackson Jr. to slow down Nikola Jokic, which should be factored in when making your Grizzlies vs Nuggets prediction.
Key Injuries
- Desmond Bane (toe) is out.
Betting Trends to Know
Memphis is 14-13-2 against the spread this season. They are 14-14-1 when it comes to over/under.
Denver Nuggets Performance Recap and Analysis
Nikola Jokic put up 40 points, 27 rebounds, and ten assists in his most recent game, which was a Nuggets win over the Charlotte Hornets.
Jokic became the first player since Wilt Chamberlain to post those types of numbers in a single game. That is a long time.
Jokic’s Performance
Jokic’s performance also made the Nuggets’ NBA team stats look good.
Jokic may have more trouble feasting like that again against Steven Adams and Jaren Jackson Jr. However, he still has a ton of great playmaking in his arsenal, so if he struggles to body them up inside the paint, he can quickly get his teammates out on the wings to pick up his scoring slack.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope finished with 20 points and five assists in his last game. Aaron Gordon had 19 points and ten rebounds. Bruce Brown chipped in 16 points and four assists.
All of this should be considered when making your Grizzlies vs Nuggets prediction.
Key Injuries
Michael Porter Jr (heel) is doubtful. Jamal Murray (knee) and Jeff Green (back) are questionable.
Betting Trends to Know
Betting trends show that Denver is 12-17 against the spread this season. Denver is also 14-15 when it comes to over/under.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Denver Nuggets Odds
With these NBA matchups, there always has to be a favorite. That would be the Grizzlies, as they are favored by NBA odds today with a -1.5 (-110) spread.
Regarding moneyline, the Grizzlies have -123 odds, whereas the Nuggets have +103 odds. The over/under total is 233.5 (-110).
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Denver Nuggets Betting Picks
Moneyline
The Nuggets are home and have Nikola Jokic fresh off a historic game. Take Denver on the moneyline.
NBA Pick: Denver (+103)
Over/Under
Both teams know how to put up high point totals on the board.
NBA Pick: Over 233.5 (-110)
Spread
The Nuggets stand a great chance of winning despite being underdogs in their home.
NBA Pick: Nuggets +1.5 (-110)
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Denver Nuggets Score Prediction
This should be one of the better games on the NBA schedule today, as this game could easily come down to a few possessions.
However, with Denver home and well conditioned to put up with the rigors of being the Mile High City, the Nuggets should be expected to take care of business despite being considered the underdog team.
The Nuggets are only a game behind the Grizzlies in the standings.
NBA Pick: Nuggets +1.5 (-110)
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