The Denver Nuggets (5-4) and Memphis Grizzlies (7-3) meet Wednesday at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze NBA odds around the Nuggets vs. Grizzlies odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2025-26 season series: Nuggets won 3-1 going 1-1 in Memphis
The Nuggets lost at the Houston Rockets 110-100 Monday, failing to cover as a 4.5-point underdog with the Under (224.5) cashing. G Jamal Murray netted a game-high 38 points on 14 for 23 shooting. Denver hasn't been its typically dominant self, going 2-2 in its 4 road games.
The Grizzlies started off as one of the hottest teams in the NBA, winning 6 straight games. They have cooled off, but are coming off a 118-102 road win over the Toronto
Raptors Monday. Memphis covered as a 1.5-point favorite with the Under (225.5) hitting. It was led by G Ty Jerome, who scored 27 points and is averaging 26.7 per game.
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Nuggets at Grizzlies odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Nuggets -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Grizzlies +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
- Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets -3.5 (-118) | Grizzlies +3.5 (-102)
- Over/Under (O/U): 230.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Nuggets at Grizzlies key injuries
Nuggets
- G Julian Strawther (knee) out
Grizzlies
- G Scotty Pippen Jr. (lumbar) out
- C Isaiah Stewart (knee) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Nuggets at Grizzlies picks and predictions
Prediction
Nuggets 114, Grizzlies 112
Moneyline
PASS.
Avoid this play. Taking the Grizzlies (+145) could make sense, but given the size of the spread, that's the preferred route.
Against the spread
BET GRIZZLIES +3.5 (-102).
The Grizzlies have just about everything you want in a playoff-contending side. They rank 10th in net rating, mainly because their defense sits seventh in the NBA. Memphis is 2-1 ATS as an underdog. Of note, in its 3 losses, it has come up short by one, 4 and 31, so it generally keeps games close.
The Nuggets just haven't had the same spark this season. They have scored 114 points or fewer in 3 of their last 4 games and sit 20th in defensive rating. Combine those trends and take GRIZZLIES +3.5 (-102).
Over/Under
BET UNDER 230.5 (-110).
The Nuggets play at one of the slowest tempos in the NBA, ranking 26th in pace. They've gone south of the total in 3 of their last 4 games and are 4-5 O/U this season. Memphis is 4-6 O/U, going 1-2 O/U in its last 3 outings.
Best prop bet
Nuggets G JAMAL MURRAY UNDER 23.5 POINTS (-115).
The Grizzlies have the second-best defensive rating (39.3) against guards, and they have the size to cause problems for Murray. He's gone Under this total in 2 of his last 3 games despite averaging 25.8 per game.
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