NBA Denver Nuggets vs Memphis Grizzlies Preview and Prediction

Date/Time: 01-28-2019, 19:00 EDT

Spread: Memphis Grizzlies +6.5

Total: +208.5

In this all-Western showdown between two teams sitting on opposite sides of the conference table, the Denver Nuggets, looking to extend their current small winning streak, are hosting the Memphis Grizzlies, who want to turn their latest rare victory into a streak.

Nuggets are 33-15 so far in the league and are sitting on the 2^nd place of the Western Conference. They are 4-1 in their last 5 games and in their latest matchup they were victorious against Philadelphia at home, 126-110. Grizzlies are 20-30 so far in the league and are sitting on the 14^th place of the Western Conference. In their latest matchup they ended an 8-game losing streak with a home victory against Indiana, 106-103.

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Denver are led in scoring by by Nikola Jokic with 20.1 ppg. He also leads the team both in rebounding with 10.4 and in assists made with 7.7 per game, while Jamal Murray follows with 18.5 ppg, adding 4.4 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game. Gary Harris adds 15.1 ppg and 3 rebounds. Memphis are led in scoring by Mike Conley with 20 ppg. He also leads the team in rebounding with 6.2 per game, while Marc Gasol follows with 15.4 ppg, adding 4.7 assists and leads the team in rebounding with 8.7 per game. Jaren Jackson Jr adds 13.6 ppg and 4.6 rebounds.

This will be the third meeting between those two teams this season and they are tied 1-1 wins so far. Denver won at home with a 105-99 score and Memphis 89-87. Memphis are 12-13 at home, while Denver are 11-11 on the road. Denver have a better offense with 112 ppg to Memphis’ 100.8, while Memphis have a better defense, allowing 104 ppg to Denver’s 106.2 ppg. Denver have a better accuracy both from the field (47% to 45.2%) and from bebind the arc (35.8% to 34.1%). They are also better both in rebounding (47 to 39.9) and in assists per game (27.3 to 23.5), while both squads commit almost the same number of turnovers per game (13 to 13.3). Memphis don’t pose a threat to one of the best teams currently in the league, so pick Denver for an easy road win in this one.

Denver Nuggets vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction: Denver Nuggets -6.5 (-107)