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The Denver Nuggets (18-11) host the Memphis Grizzlies (19-10) on December 20, 2022 at Ball Arena, where the Nuggets are favored, by one point in a matchup featuring one of the top offensive teams in the league (the Nuggets) versus one of the strongest defensive squads (the Grizzlies). A 236.5-point over/under has been installed for this matchup.
How to bet Nuggets vs. Grizzlies
Denver Nuggets vs. Memphis Grizzlies Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 1 point, with oddsmakers listing the Nuggets as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Nuggets have -115 odds to pick up the win, while the Grizzlies are listed at -105 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 236.5 points.
Nuggets vs. Grizzlies Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Tuesday, December 20, 2022
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: TNT
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Arena: Ball Arena
Nuggets vs. Grizzlies Betting Trends
In the Nuggets’ 29 games this season, they have 13 wins against the spread. Denver has come away with 14 wins in the 22 contests it has been listed as the favorite in this season. Nuggets games this year have gone over the point total 14 times in 29 opportunities (48.3%).
The Grizzlies are 14-12-3 against the spread this year. Memphis has won 16.7% of the games this season it was the underdog on the moneyline (1-5). Grizzlies games this year have gone over the point total 15 times in 29 opportunities (51.7%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Nuggets
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | 26 | 25.2 | 10.9 | 9 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Jamal Murray | 25 | 17.5 | 3.7 | 5.4 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| Aaron Gordon | 26 | 17 | 6.4 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.1 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | 16 | 16.4 | 6 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 2.9 |
| Nah’Shon Hyland | 21 | 13.8 | 2.1 | 3.3 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 2.6 |
Grizzlies
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja Morant | 24 | 26.7 | 6.7 | 7.7 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 1.7 |
| Dillon Brooks | 26 | 18.3 | 3.7 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 2.5 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | 13 | 17.1 | 6.3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 3.1 | 1.8 |
| Tyus Jones | 29 | 10.9 | 2.2 | 4.7 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1.6 |
| Santi Aldama | 28 | 10.1 | 5.6 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.3 |
Nuggets: Michael Porter: Doubtful (Heel), Jamal Murray: Questionable (Ankle), Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Questionable (Leg), Jeff Green: Questionable (Back), Nikola Jokic: Probable (Knee), Collin Gillespie: Out (Lower Leg)
Grizzlies: Desmond Bane: Out (Toe), Danny Green: Out (Acl/Lcl)
What you need to know about the Denver Nuggets
Denver is seventh in the NBA with 115.8 points per game so far this year. At the other end of the court, it ranks 17th with 114.8 points allowed per contest. The Nuggets are averaging 118.8 points per game when playing at home. Away from home, they are averaging 113.7 points per contest. The Nuggets have been scoring 118.3 points per contest in their last 10 times on the court, an average that’s a little higher than the 115.8 they’ve scored over the course of the 2022-23 campaign.
With a 38.7% three-point percentage this season, Denver is second-best in the NBA. It ranks 14th in the league by draining 11.7 threes per contest. The Nuggets are attempting 56 two-pointers per game this year, which account for 65% of the shots they’ve attempted (and 73.2% of the team’s baskets). Meanwhile, they are attempting 30.2 threes per contest, which are 35% of their shots (and 26.8% of the team’s buckets).
What you need to know about the Memphis Grizzlies
At 116.2 points scored per game and 111.4 points allowed, Memphis is sixth in the league on offense and ninth defensively. The Grizzlies average 119.3 points per game at home, and 112.9 away. The Grizzlies have performed better offensively over their past 10 games, generating 118.4 points per contest, 2.2 more than their season average of 116.2.
Beyond the arc, Memphis is 12th in the NBA in 3-pointers made per game (12.1). It is 15th in 3-point percentage at 35.6%. The Grizzlies take 63.2% percent of their shots from inside the 3-point line, and 36.8% percent from beyond it. In terms of makes, 72% of the Grizzlies’ buckets are 2-pointers, and 28% are 3-pointers.
Our pick to win this game is the Nuggets, and we project that Grizzlies will cover the spread (Nuggets -1). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 236.5 points.
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