The Denver Nuggets and Memphis Grizzlies meet Friday in NBA action at the FedExForum. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

Denver Nuggets Betting Preview 

The Denver Nuggets look for another win after beating the Lakers in their season opener. The Denver Nuggets look for their fourth 2-0 start in the last 6 years. The Denver Nuggets are averaging 119 points on 52.7 percent shooting and allowing 107 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 29 points and 13 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 21 points and 2 rebounds. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is the third double-digit scorer and Aaron Gordon is grabbing 7 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 41.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42 rebounds per game.

Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview 

The Memphis Grizzlies look to redeem themselves after losing their opener to the Pelicans. The Memphis Grizzlies look to avoid their first 0-2 start since the 2020-21 season. The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 104 points on 41.8 percent shooting and allowing 111 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Desmond Bane is averaging 31 points and 5 rebounds, while Marcus Smart is averaging 17 points and 3 assists. Xavier Tillman is the third double-digit scorer and Ziaire Williams is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 27.9 percent from beyond the arc and 80 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 43.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37 rebounds per game.

Randy’s Pick

The Denver Nuggets didn’t miss a beat in their season opener, and they’re becoming one of the more trustworthy teams in the league. The Memphis Grizzlies struggled to find consistent offense in their opener, and that could continue until they get guys back from injury. The Grizzlies are still down Ja Morant, Brandon Clarke, Steven Adams, Luke Kennard and Santi Aldama. It’s hard to hang with teams like the Nuggets, so undermanned. Give me the Nuggets and the reasonable chalk.