Memphis Grizzlies vs Denver Nuggets 12/20/2022 – Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado will play host to an important matchup between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Denver Nuggets. Both teams will square off in a tough Western Conference play. The Grizzlies are coming into this game with a loss but the Nuggets are coming into this game with a victory. Memphis is at the top of the table and the Nuggets are just one game behind in the second spot. The NBA picks and parlays have a predicted winner for this game based on the latest odds and betting lines.
| When: | Tuesday, December 20, 10:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado |
| TV: | TNT |
| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
touched down. we straight to it. pic.twitter.com/vT3boNyC8Y
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) December 20, 2022
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Grizzlies | +2.5 (-119) | 233.5 o (-110) | +110 |  |
| Nuggets | -2.5 (-119) | 233.5 u (-110) | -147 | |
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Memphis Grizzlies Betting
The Memphis Grizzlies are holding a 19-10 record on the season and are coming off an unexpected defeat from the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Grizzlies scored 109 and gave up 115 in return. Out of the last eight games, Memphis managed to win seven and they are averaging 116.2 points per game. From the defensive end, they are giving up 111.4 points to opponents. Ja Morant is the leader with 26.7 points alongside key players Desmond Bane and Dillion Brooks.
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) December 20, 2022
Players to watch: Ja Morant PG 24 GP 24 GS 32 MIN 26.7 PTS 1.3 OR 5.3 DR 6.7 REB 7.7 AST 1.1 STL 0.3 BLK 3.6 TO 1.9 PF 2.1 AST/TO, Desmond Bane SG 12 GP 12 GS 33.5 MIN 24.7 PTS 0.5 OR 4.4 DR 4.9 REB 4.8 AST 0.6 STL 0.3 BLK 2.3 TO 2.4 PF 2.1 AST/TO, Dillon Brooks SF 26 GP 26 GS 31 MIN 18.3 PTS 0.8 OR 2.9 DR 3.7 REB 2.9 AST 0.8 STL 0.2 BLK 1.8 TO 3.2 PF 1.7 AST/TO.
Denver Nuggets Betting
The Denver Nuggets are just one game behind with an 18-11 record on the season. The Nuggets have a decent offense that is closing in at 115.8 points per game. From the defensive end, they seem to be struggling as they are giving up 114.8 points to opponents. Nikola Jokic takes the lead for the Nuggets with 25.2 points per game. Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, and Michael Porter Jr. are the other top players on the team in scoring.
That's our guy 👑
Nikola is the @nba's Western Conference Player of the Week! pic.twitter.com/ywxuiSDRQy
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) December 19, 2022
Players to watch: Nikola Jokic C 26 GP 26 GS 32.9 MIN 25.2 PTS 2.2 OR 8.8 DR 10.9 REB 9 AST 1.5 STL 0.7 BLK 3.7 TO 2.8 PF 2.5 AST/TO, Jamal Murray PG 25 GP 25 GS 30.8 MIN 17.5 PTS 0.6 OR 3.1 DR 3.7 REB 5.4 AST 0.8 STL 0.2 BLK 2 TO 1.3 PF 2.6 AST/TO, Aaron Gordon PF 26 GP 26 GS 29.5 MIN 17 PTS 2.2 OR 4.2 DR 6.4 REB 2.1 AST 0.9 STL 0.8 BLK 1.6 TO 2 PF 1.3 AST/TO.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Denver Nuggets Betting Numbers
Trends
Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis is 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis’ last 6 games.
Memphis is 7-1 SU in their last 8 games.
Grizzlies is 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games against Denver.
Memphis is 4-8 SU in their last 12 games against Denver.
Denver Nuggets
Denver is 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games.
Nuggets is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver’s last 5 games against Memphis.
Denver is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home.
Denver is 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Memphis.
Injuries
Memphis Grizzlies
Desmond Bane PG Is out indefinitely, Toe
Vince Williams Jr. SF Is probable Tuesday vs Denver, Illness
Denver Nuggets
Jeff Green SF Is questionable on Tuesday vs Memphis, Back
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope SG Is questionable on Tuesday vs Memphis, Leg
Nikola Jokic C Is probable Tuesday vs Memphis, Knee
Jamal Murray PG Is questionable on Tuesday vs Memphis, Rest
Michael Porter Jr. SF Is upgraded to doubtful Tuesday vs Memphis, Heel
Collin Gillespie PG Is out indefinitely, Leg
| Grizzlies | Nuggets | |
|---|---|---|
| 14-14-1 | Against the Spread | 12-17-0 |
| 15-14-0 | Straight Up | 14-15-0 |
| 116 | Points per Game | 116 |
| – | Points Allowed per Game | – |
| 46.78 | Offensive FG% | 50.71 |
| 70.85 | Offensive FT% | 75.12 |
| 35.63 | Offensive 3PT% | 38.95 |
| 44.66 | Defensive FG% | 49.07 |
| 77.03 | Defensive FT% | 75.27 |
| 35.71 | Defensive 3PT% | 37.00 |
Memphis Grizzlies vs Denver Nuggets Betting Picks
The Warriors are taking it slow and they seem to be content after winning the Championship last time. Golden State is not predicted to repeat history this time and the NBA betting odds favor the New York Knicks to win and cover. Sign up today to make your NBA betting prediction!
Moneyline: +110 is the moneyline for the Grizzlies and +110 is the moneyline for the Nuggets.
Spread: A spread of +2.5 (-119) is out for the Grizzlies and a spread of -2.5 (-119) is out for the Nuggets.
TOTALs: Look for the total to go over 233.5 o (-110) for the Grizzlies and the same to go under for the Nuggets.
Score Prediction: 118-109 Grizzlies win.
