Memphis Grizzlies vs Denver Nuggets Prediction 11-17-24 NBA Picks
Denver Nuggets (7-4) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (7-6)
November 17, 2024 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Memphis Grizzlies -1.5; Over/Under: +224.5
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The Denver Nuggets and Memphis Grizzlies meet Sunday in NBA action at the FedExForum. Here’s a Memphis Grizzlies vs Denver Nuggets Prediction. This article will include a Memphis Grizzlies vs Denver Nuggets Pick.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets beat the Mavericks, lost to the Pelicans, and they play the Mavericks, Lakers, and Knicks next. The Denver Nuggets are averaging 118.5 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 116.5 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 29.7 points and 13.7 rebounds, while Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 18.5 points and 6.9 rebounds. Jamal Murray is the third double-digit scorer and Christian Braun is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 39 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Lakers and Warriors, and they play the Bulls and 76ers next. The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 120.9 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 113.7 points on 43.9 percent shooting. Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 23.4 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Ja Morant is averaging 20.6 points and 9.1 assists. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer and Santi Aldama is grabbing 7.2 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The home team has won each of the Nuggets’ last seven games.
- The Nuggets have lost each of their last four road games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in 13 of their last 14 road games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last six night games against the Nuggets at FedExForum.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Nuggets’ last six night games at FedExForum have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Ten of the last 11 night games between the Nuggets and Grizzlies at FedExForum have gone UNDER the total points line.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
The Memphis Grizzlies will be without Morant and Marcus Smart, but their injury report overall isn’t as lengthy as it’s been in previous games. Meanwhile, the Nuggets could be without Jokic due to personal reasons. If that’s the case, you have to like the Grizzlies at home. The Grizzlies have been finding ways to win undermanned all year, and slowly getting healthier only helps. The Nuggets have relied heavily on Jokic due to a lack of depth. If he’s not available, I want little to do with the Nuggets. I’ll lay the bucket with the Grizzlies.