The Memphis Grizzlies and the Denver Nuggets collide at Ball Arena on Wednesday night. Here’s a Nuggets vs. Grizzlies Prediction. This article will include a Nuggets vs. Grizzlies Pick.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies have been ice-cold for a long while as they’ve dropped 18 of their last 20 games overall and they are now on a five-game losing streak after getting trampled by the Cavaliers in a 142-126 loss on Monday. Olivier-Maxence Prosper led the team with 24 points on 10 of 12 shooting, Dariq Whitehead and Adama Bal each scored 20 points, and Lucas Williamson chipped in with 17 points. As a team, the Grizzlies shot 48 percent from the field and a sizzling 29 of 59 from the 3-point line as they poured in 36 points in the first quarter to take an early 17-point lead, but that didn’t last long at all as they were already trailing going into the halftime break after allowing 44 points in the second quarter. The rest of the game was just one-way traffic in favor of the Cavaliers, who poured in 74 points in the second half to make it a blowout.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets have been on a tear as they’ve reeled off 12 wins from their last 14 games overall and they are now riding a nine-game win streak after outlasting the Trail Blazers in a 137-132 overtime win on Monday. Nikola Jokic led the team with a triple-double of 35 points with 14 rebounds, 13 assists and five steals; Aaron Gordon added 23 points with nine rebounds and five assists while Jamal Murray chipped in with 20 points and seven assists. As a team, the Nuggets shot 51 percent from the field and 12 of 38 from the 3-point line as they exploded for 38 points in the fourth quarter to overcome an 18-point deficit before they held the Trail Blazers to just seven points in the overtime period to cap off the incredible comeback in front of their home fans.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Nuggets have won each of their last nine games.
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last nine games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in each of their last five home games against the Grizzlies following a win.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four road games.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Nuggets have lost four of their last six games as favorites against Southwest Division opponents following a win.
- The road team has won four of the Grizzlies’ last five games.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight night games.
Total Points Facts
- Six of the Grizzlies’ last seven games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Nuggets’ last seven home games following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
Nuggets vs Grizzlies Prediction
The Grizzlies are still missing a total of 13 players, with JahMai Mashack listed as questionable, while the Nuggets have ruled out Peyton Watson and Spencer Jones again. These teams have already met three times this season, with the Nuggets leading the series by 2-1, but it was the Grizzlies who won the last meeting by 125-118 back on Mar. 18. The Nuggets have been on fire and have expectedly opened as heavy favorites at home, but I just feel that the line is a bit too aggressive. I am going with the Nuggets to get the win, but I think the Grizzlies can hang around long enough to get the cover in this spot.