- The Grizzlies (19-10) are -1.5 favorites vs. the Nuggets (18-11)
- Total (Over/Under): 233.5 points
- Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 10:00pm EST
- Watch the game on TNT & TNT
The Memphis Grizzlies visit Ball Arena to take on the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Denver.
The Nuggets are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).
The Grizzlies vs Nuggets Over/Under is 236.5 total points for the game.
So far this NBA season, the Grizzlies are 14-13 against the spread, while the Nuggets are 12-17 against the spread.
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Grizzlies vs. Nuggets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline
Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
Memphis Grizzlies | +1.5 -115 | O 236.5 -110 | -105 |
Denver Nuggets | -1.5 -105 | U 236.5 -110 | -115 |
Nuggets vs Grizzlies Prediction for Tonight’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Grizzlies will win Tuesday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.
Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Grizzlies will cover the spread for Tuesday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.
These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Grizzlies and Nuggets, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.
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Grizzlies Team Prop Bets for Tonight, Ranked by Units Won:
- The Memphis Grizzlies have covered the 1H Spread in 59 of their last 86 games (+30.45 Units / 32% ROI)
- The Memphis Grizzlies have hit the 1H Moneyline in 64 of their last 92 games (+30.25 Units / 18% ROI)
- The Memphis Grizzlies have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 53 of their last 76 games (+24.15 Units / 20% ROI)
- The Memphis Grizzlies have covered the 1Q Spread in 58 of their last 92 games (+20.70 Units / 21% ROI)
- The Memphis Grizzlies have hit the Moneyline in 62 of their last 90 games (+18.00 Units / 8% ROI)
Nuggets Team Prop Bets for Tonight, Ranked by Units Won:
- The Denver Nuggets have hit the 1H Moneyline in 51 of their last 86 games (+12.40 Units / 7% ROI)
- The Denver Nuggets have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 45 of their last 74 games (+12.36 Units / 15% ROI)
- The Denver Nuggets have hit the Game Total Over in 45 of their last 77 games (+10.90 Units / 13% ROI)
- The Denver Nuggets have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 46 of their last 81 games (+10.70 Units / 12% ROI)
- The Denver Nuggets have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 39 games at home (+9.60 Units / 22% ROI)
Memphis Grizzlies Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:
Against the spread this NBA season, the Grizzlies have gone 14-13 (-0.3 Units / -0.94% ROI).
- 19-10 against the Moneyline (+3.15 Units / 4.85% ROI)
- 14-14 against the Over for game total points (-1.4 Units / -4.39% ROI)
- 14-14 against the Under for game total points (-1.4 Units / -4.39% ROI)
Denver Nuggets Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:
Against the spread this NBA season, the Nuggets have gone 12-17 (-6.7 Units / -21% ROI).
- 18-11 against the Moneyline (+0.45 Units / 0.58% ROI)
- 14-15 against the Over for game total points (-2.5 Units / -7.84% ROI)
- 15-14 against the Under for game total points (-0.4 Units / -1.25% ROI)
Negative Value Trends Against the Spread for the Nuggets, Ranked by Units Lost:
- The Denver Nuggets have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 39 of their last 87 games (-33.72 Units / -24% ROI)
- The Denver Nuggets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 80 games (-23.44 Units / -25% ROI)
- The Denver Nuggets have only hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 28 games at home (-21.10 Units / -19% ROI)
- The Denver Nuggets have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 39 of their last 86 games (-20.03 Units / -18% ROI)
- The Denver Nuggets have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 35 of their last 87 games (-19.10 Units / -20% ROI)
Negative Value Trends Against the Spread for the Grizzlies, Ranked by Units Lost:
- The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 79 games (-33.71 Units / -33% ROI)
- The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 77 games (-24.30 Units / -29% ROI)
- The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the Team Total Under in 37 of their last 90 games (-24.25 Units / -23% ROI)
- The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 36 of their last 88 games (-22.77 Units / -23% ROI)
- The Memphis Grizzlies have only covered the 4Q Spread in 32 of their last 79 games (-19.97 Units / -23% ROI)
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- Memphis Grizzlies Defensive stats
- Denver Nuggets Defensive stats
Memphis Grizzlies: Keys to the Game vs. the Denver Nuggets
The Memphis Grizzlies are 4-16 (.200) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — ninth-worst among NBA teams. The New Orleans Pelicans have averaged 45.2 rebounds per game (4,291 rebounds/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — sixth-highest among NBA teams.
The Grizzlies are 64-34 (.653) when they win the turnover margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .567
The Grizzlies are 54-10 (.844) when scoring 110 or more points since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .704
The Grizzlies are 37-21 (.638) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .549
Denver Nuggets: Keys to the Game vs. the Memphis Grizzlies
The Nuggets are 51-19 (.729) when they win the turnover margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .568
The Nuggets are 33-11 (.750) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .548
The Nuggets are 28-15 (.651) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .543
The Nuggets are 17-6 (.739) when their opponent attempts fewer than 15 free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .510
Injury Report: Nuggets vs. Grizzlies – Tuesday‘s Game, Dec. 20
- Nikola Jokic (Nuggets): Jokic is probable for Tuesday’s (Dec. 20) game against Memphis.
- Jamal Murray (Nuggets): Murray is questionable for Tuesday’s (Dec. 20) game against Memphis.
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Nuggets): Caldwell-Pope is questionable for Tuesday’s (Dec. 20) game against Memphis.
- Michael Porter Jr. (Nuggets): Porter Jr. is doubtful for Tuesday’s (Dec. 20) game against Memphis.
- Jeff Green (Nuggets): Green is questionable for Tuesday’s (Dec. 20) game against Memphis.
- Collin Gillespie (Nuggets): The Nuggets announced that Gillespie is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery to repair a lower left leg fracture.
- Desmond Bane (Grizzlies): The Grizzlies announced that Bane is projected to return in 3-4 weeks.
- Danny Green (Grizzlies): The 76ers announced that Green has a torn ACL and LCL in his left knee.
Memphis Grizzlies Offensive Stats & Trends
The Grizzlies have averaged 27.9 points in the paint per game (4,632 points/166 games) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 22.9
The Grizzlies have averaged 56.5 points in the paint per game (5,372 points/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 47.3
The Grizzlies have averaged 57.1 points in the paint per game (2,686 points/47 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 47.8
The Grizzlies have averaged 56.7 points in the paint per game (4,760 points/84 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 47.1
Denver Nuggets Offensive Stats & Trends
The Nuggets are shooting 51% (2,136/4,216) in the first half since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%
The Nuggets are shooting 51% (3,791/7,476) in the first half since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%
The Nuggets are shooting 44% from three (61/138) at home this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%
The Nuggets are shooting 42% from three (171/404) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%
Memphis Grizzlies Defensive Stats & Trends
The Grizzlies have averaged 9.2 steals per game (1,535 steals/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6
The Grizzlies have averaged 6.1 blocks per game (294 blocks/48 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.6
The Grizzlies have averaged 9.3 steals per game (880 steals/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6
The Grizzlies have averaged 9.1 steals per game (428 steals/47 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6
Denver Nuggets Defensive Stats & Trends
The Nuggets have averaged 3.5 blocks per game (158 blocks/45 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9
The Nuggets have averaged 4.0 blocks per game (348 blocks/86 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7
The Nuggets have averaged 3.9 blocks per game (196 blocks/50 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.6
The Nuggets have averaged 4.1 blocks per game (329 blocks/81 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9
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