In their first game back from the NBA All-Star Break, the Denver Nuggets will take on the Memphis Grizzlies. This will be the first of three matchups between these teams during this shortened NBA season. The Nuggets vs. Grizzlies NBA betting picks preview will find the best NBA betting odds, give you some betting trends and show the best NBA picks and NBA predictions available.
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Nuggets vs. Grizzlies Game Info
Denver Nuggets (21-15, 12-8 Away) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (17-16, 8-11 Home)
Date: Friday, March 12, 2021
Time: 8 p.m. EST
Venue: FedEx Forum — Memphis, Tenn.
Coverage: NBATV
This will be the Nuggets’ first game in over a week, so they should be plenty rested. Despite the extended time off, Gary Harris is still out and both Paul Millsap and JaMychal Green are questionable. Prior to the break, Denver had won four games in a row. Thanks to their offense’s fifth-ranked efficiency, they are one of the top teams in the Western Conference yet again. Nikola Jokic has been nearly unstoppable this season, averaging 27.1 points, 11.0 rebounds and 8.6 assists per game.
Outside of Jaren Jackson Jr., who continues to be sidelined, the Grizzlies look to be healthy for tonight’s matchup. Grayson Allen is no longer listed with a concussion, so he should be good to go. Memphis has won three of their past four games. Of course, those wins were against the Wizards and Rockets, so the matchup with Denver will be a bit tougher. Still, Ja Morant has turned up his play in the three March games, averaging 30.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 8.3 assists. Morant is also consistently playing minutes well into the 30s again, which is what the Grizzlies need in order to stay competitive.
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Nuggets vs. Grizzlies NBA Betting Picks + Odds Shopping
For those looking to bet on tonight’s Nuggets – Grizzlies NBA game, shopping the NBA odds at various sportsbooks is critical to ensuring that you get the best number possible. Whether you are interested in betting on the favorite Nuggets or underdog Grizzlies in this game, odds shopping will help you get the most out of your bet. The Awesemo OddsShopper tool is the perfect asset to use for a quick side-by-side comparison of the NBA betting odds.
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As seen in the accompanying image above, the point spread betting odds for this Nuggets – Grizzlies are similar across the sportsbooks. BetMGM, FanDuel, PointsBet and William Hill currently offer the best value on the Nuggets at -3 (-110). The rest of the industry offers the same line for the Grizzlies, at +3 (-109). Bettors should be selective and odds shop in order to avoid compromising value, especially later in the day.
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Nuggets vs. Grizzlies NBA Picks | Total
Much like the point spread, those making NBA betting picks for the total in tonight’s Nuggets – Grizzlies game should be a bit selective. Those interested in betting the total over will find the best value at FanDuel in the form of an over 227 (-110) ticket. On the contrary, those looking to bet the Nuggets – Grizzlies total under should aim to do so at PointsBet, with a line of 227.5 (-105).
Nuggets vs. Grizzlies Prediction
Even if both Millsap and Green are still out for Denver, the Nuggets have the advantage in this game. It’s possible they will have a little rust to shake off initially, but they match up well with Memphis. Jonas Valanciunas won’t be able to put up big stats against Jokic. This puts the pressure on Memphis to play outside in instead of the inverse, which is where they could struggle. Meanwhile, Denver has too much offense to slow down.
Prediction: Nuggets -3
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