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The Memphis Grizzlies (7-6) welcome the Denver Nuggets (7-4) to FedExForum Sunday. Tip is set for 6 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Nuggets vs. Grizzlies odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Nuggets won 4-0 last season
The Nuggets had their 5-game winning streak snapped Friday in a 101-94 road loss to the New Orleans Pelicans as a 2-point favorite. Denver was led by F Michael Porter Jr., who scored a team-high 24 points. It has won 5 of its last 6 games,going 3-2-1 against the spread (ATS). The Nuggets are 2-1 straight up and 1-2 ATS on the road.
The Grizzlies, who have played 3 straight games on the road, lost 123-118 to the Golden State Warriors Friday, closing as a 7-point underdog. F Jaren Jackson Jr. scored a game-high 32 points on 11-of-20 shooting. Memphis is 5-3 over its last 8 and 7-1 ATS in those games. It is 8-5 ATS on the season.
Nuggets at Grizzlies odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 7:44 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Nuggets +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Grizzlies -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets +2.5 (-115) | Grizzlies -2.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Nuggets at Grizzlies key injuries
Nuggets
- F Aaron Gordon (calf) out
- C Nikola Jokic (personal) quesitonable
Grizzlies
- G Ja Morant (hip) out
- G Marcus Smart (illness) doubtful
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Nuggets at Grizzlies picks and predictions
Prediction
Nuggets 120, Grizzlies 116
Moneyline
BET NUGGETS (+105).
The Nuggets have been surging lately, but that’s mainly due to Jokic’s play. He is questionable and there’s no indication of if he’ll play or not. Even if he sits, the Nuggets are still playable here.
The Grizzlies have won 5 of their last 8 games and all but one of those were to struggling opponents (the Washington Wizards, Portland Trail Blazers, Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks). They haven’t beaten good opponents this season, having back-to-back losses against the Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers.
The Nuggets have scored at least 121 points 4 times in their last 5 games and have one of the most aggressive and efficient offenses in the league. Even without Jokic, play NUGGETS (+105).
Against the spread
PASS.
There’s no reason to take the spread here over the plus-money odds above.
Over/Under
BET OVER 228.5 (-110).
Both teams know how to score. The Nuggets have gone Over in 8 of their last 9 games and have allowed at least 119 points in 4 of their last 5. Denver is 3-1 O/U on the road.
Memphis is 4-1 O/U in its last 5 games and has scored at least 118 points in all of those. The Grizzlies are 9-4 O/U and are 4-2 O/U at home. Back OVER 228.5 (-110).
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