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The Memphis Grizzlies (27-54) will be attempting to halt a four-game losing skid when hosting the Denver Nuggets (56-25) on April 14, 2024 at FedExForum.
The Nuggets enter their matchup against the Grizzlies as double-digit favorites. The Nuggets are favored by 13 points. The game features an over/under of 220.
Nuggets vs. Grizzlies Odds
Point Spread for Nuggets vs. Grizzlies
The spread for this matchup is set at 13 points, with sportsbooks listing the Nuggets as the favorite.
Denver vs. Memphis Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Denver has -950 odds to win the game, while Memphis is listed at +625 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 220 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 3:30 PM ET
- Where: FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee
- TV: BSSE
Nuggets vs. Grizzlies Betting Trends
The Nuggets have put together a record of 37-42-2 against the spread this season. This season, Denver has been favored 71 times and won 52, or 73.2%, of those games. Nuggets games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 34 times this season.
The Grizzlies have compiled a 39-41-1 record against the spread this year. Memphis has been chosen as underdogs in 64 games this year and has walked away with the win 20 times (31.2%) in those games. This year, 37 of the Grizzlies’ games have gone over the point total.
Nuggets vs. Grizzlies Key Players to Watch
Nuggets
Nikola Jokic puts up 26.5 points, 12.3 boards and 9.0 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 1.3 steals and 0.9 blocks. Michael Porter Jr.’s numbers for the season are 16.8 points, 7.0 boards and 1.5 assists per contest, shooting 48.5% from the floor and 39.9% from downtown, with 2.7 made 3-pointers per game. Jamal Murray’s numbers for the season are 21.2 points, 6.6 assists and 4.1 boards per game. Aaron Gordon’s numbers on the season are 13.9 points, 3.5 assists and 6.5 boards per game.
Grizzlies
Gregory Jackson averages 14.2 points, 4.0 boards and 1.3 assists, making 42.5% of his shots from the field and 35.9% from beyond the arc, with 2.1 triples per contest. Jordan Goodwin contributes with 6.7 points per game, plus 4.5 boards and 2.8 assists. Jake LaRavia averages 10.3 points, 3.6 boards and 1.6 assists, making 37.8% of his shots from the field and 33.8% from 3-point range, with 1.4 triples per contest. The Grizzlies get 12.8 points, 3.2 boards and 4.6 assists per game from Scotty Pippen Jr..
What you need to know about the Nuggets
With 114.7 points per game on offense, the Nuggets are 14th in the NBA. Defensively, they cede 109.6 points per contest, which ranks sixth in the league. So far this season, the Nuggets are grabbing 44.3 boards per game (seventh-ranked in NBA) and allowing 42.3 rebounds per contest (seventh-ranked). With 29.4 dimes per game, the Nuggets rank third-best in the league in the category.
Denver is averaging 118.5 points per game when playing at home. In away games, it is averaging 110.8 points per contest. This year, Denver is sinking 11.7 threes per game (25th-ranked in NBA) and is shooting 37.5% (ninth-ranked) from beyond the arc. Denver is allowing opponents to post a 35.7% three-point percentage this season (eighth-ranked in NBA), but it has provided a lift by allowing just 11.2 three-pointers per contest (second-best).
The Nuggets are 5-5 against the spread and 6-4 overall over their last 10 contests. In its past 10 contests, Denver has hit the over five times. On the offensive side of the ball, the Nuggets have increased their output slightly over their last 10 games, scoring 115.2 points per contest over that stretch as opposed to the 114.7 they’ve put up over the course of this season. Denver’s defense has been tougher as of late, as the team has allowed 105.9 points per game during its past 10 compared to the 109.6 points per game its opponents average on the season.
What you need to know about the Grizzlies
In 2023-24, the Grizzlies are worst in the league on offense (105.8 points scored per game) and 11th on defense (112.7 points allowed). Memphis is 23rd in the league in rebounds per game (42.6) and second-worst in rebounds allowed (45.5). This season the Grizzlies are ranked 25th in the league in assists at 24.7 per game.
At home, the Grizzlies score 103.8 points per game. On the road, they average 107.7. Beyond the arc, the Grizzlies are 11th in the league in 3-pointers made per game (13.1). They are second-worst in 3-point percentage at 34.7%. Memphis is 22nd in the league in 3-pointers allowed (13.4 per game) and fourth-worst in 3-point percentage defensively (37.9%).
The Grizzlies have gone 3-7 in their last 10 contests, with a 5-5 record against the spread during that span. Memphis has hit the over in four of its past 10 contests. Memphis is putting up 104.5 points per game in its past 10 games, which is 1.3 fewer points than its average for the season (105.8). In their last 10 games, the Grizzlies are surrendering 113.2 points per contest, 0.5 more points than their season average (112.7).
Nuggets vs. Grizzlies Prediction & Pick
Our prediction to win this contest is Nuggets, and we expect that Grizzlies will cover the spread (Nuggets -13). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 220 points.
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