Denver Nuggets vs Memphis Grizzlies 2/25/23 – Saturday’s Western Conference matchup will see the top two teams meet as the Memphis Grizzlies play the Denver Nuggets. The conference is led by the Nuggets at 42-18, while the Grizzlies rank second at 35-23. Denver beat Memphis home in December 104-91. Basketball betting odds are up for online bettors to bet on their favorite teams.
Denver Nuggets vs Memphis Grizzlies
Date & Time: Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET
Location: FedExForum
Denver Nuggets vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Odds
Nuggets
Moneyline: -105
Spread: -1 (+102)
Total: 234 over (-110)
Grizzlies
Moneyline: -105
Spread: +1 (-112)
Total: 234 under (-110)
Denver Nuggets vs Memphis Grizzlies Analysis
The Denver Nuggets are clearly the best Western Conference team this season. They currently stand at 42-18 overall, and trail the Grizzlies by 6 games. They have been healthy and have Nikola Jokic, the two-time NBA MVP. Jokic did Jokic things in Thursday’s Nuggets win over Cleveland 115-109. He scored 24 points, had 18 rebounds and 13 assists. He averages 24.7 points, 11.6 rebound, and 10.3 assists per game this season. He is receiving help. Michael Porter scored 25 points in the victory over the Cavs. Jamal Murray is back to his best and is averaging 20.1 and 5.9 assists each game. They rank 6th in terms of points scored per game, and 13th in terms of allowed points. Aaron Gordon is doubtful for Saturday’s match.
The Nuggets are currently second in the Western Conference with 35-23, but they are a distant second to the Nuggets who have a six game advantage. They have a number of teams including the Suns revamped, who are also breathing down their necks. Truth be told, the Memphis Grizzlies are not great. They lost 10 of 14 games, and lost again Thursday to the Philadelphia 76ers 110-105. This game was marred by some chippiness involving, you guess it, Dillon Brooks, who got into it with James Harden. Harden was the winner as he scored 31 points while dishing out 7 assists. Ja Morant was a disappointment for the Grizzlies, scoring just 15 points. This is 12 less than his season average. Desmond Bane was the Grizzlies’ leader with 25 points, 8 rebounds, and Jaren Jackson contributed 18 points and 9 rebounds along with 4 blocked shots.
Denver Nuggets vs Memphis Grizzlies Against the Spread
Denver are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games. The total has gone OVER in 8 of Denver’s last 11 games. Denver are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games. Denver are 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games against Memphis. Denver are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games against Memphis. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver’s last 6 games on the road.
Memphis are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games. The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Memphis’ last 14 games. Memphis are 4-10 SU in their last 14 games. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Memphis’ last 6 games against Denver. Memphis are 17-3 SU in their last 20 games at home. The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Memphis’ last 9 games when playing at home against Denver.
Denver Nuggets vs Memphis Grizzlies Analysis Free Pick
The Grizzlies are not playing well, and I believe we begin to see them slide down the Western Conference standings. Not only have they not been playing well but also, they didn’t do anything at the trade deadline to get better. This is in contrast to most of their West rivals, including the Nuggets who brought in veteran Reggie Jackson as a guard depth. Jokic is the key to Denver, but so are other players around him. Best NBA pick online was Denver to cover the spread while Memphis will drop this game.
Free Pick: Denver Nuggets -1 (+102)
