The Denver Nuggets (7-5) travel to face off against the Memphis Grizzlies (8-6) on Tuesday, November 19th. This game will be played at FedExForum in Memphis and televised on ALT. The Grizzlies are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Nuggets are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Nuggets. Tip-off is set for 8:00 ET.

Nuggets vs Grizzlies

The Nuggets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Nuggets fell to 7-5 on the season after a 105-90 road loss to the Grizzlies on Sunday. Denver entered the game as +6 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 195, falling well short of the 228-point line.

Memphis took control with an 11-0 run, stretching the score from 33-26 to 44-26. Denver struggled in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, being outscored 56-39, before winning the 4th quarter 26-21.

The Grizzlies Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Grizzlies improved to 8-6 this season with a 105-90 win over the Nuggets on Sunday. Playing at home, Memphis entered the game as -6 point favorites and covered the spread with the 15-point victory. The total score of 195 points fell well short of the 228-point over/under line.

Memphis took control with an 11-0 run, stretching the score from 33-26 to 44-26. They outscored Denver 27-18 in the 2nd quarter and 29-21 in the 3rd, leading 84-64 heading into the 4th. Though the Nuggets won the final quarter 26-21, the Grizzlies’ strong middle quarters were enough to secure the win.

Nuggets Offense Breakdown

In their 105-90 loss to the Grizzlies, the Nuggets struggled offensively, shooting just 41.7% from the field and connecting on 32.3% of their three-point attempts, making only 10 threes overall. Julian Strawther led the way with 19 points, hitting 4 threes at a 57.1% clip, and adding 13 of his points in the 3rd quarter.

Christian Braun and Jamal Murray each contributed 13 points, with Braun adding 6 points in the 4th quarter. Murray also had 7 assists, while Russell Westbrook chipped in 12 points, scoring 6 in the final period.

Grizzlies Offense Breakdown

Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 20 points and 6 rebounds in their 105-90 win over the Nuggets, shooting 43.8% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 40% efficiency. Jaylen Wells added 15 points, with 10 of those coming in the 3rd quarter, while Desmond Bane contributed 11 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists.

Memphis connected on 13 threes, shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc, and finished with a 45.1% field goal percentage overall. Jackson scored 8 points in the 3rd quarter, and Wells also had a big 3rd, scoring 10 points in that period.

Nuggets Team Defense

Despite the loss, the Nuggets held the Grizzlies to 105 points, including a strong defensive effort in the 4th quarter, where they allowed just 21 points. Denver limited Memphis to 13 made threes on 33% shooting from beyond the arc.

The Nuggets sent the Grizzlies to the line only 12 times, with Memphis converting 10 free throws. Denver recorded 9 steals and 5 blocks but gave up 10 offensive rebounds.

Grizzlies Team Defense

Defensively, the Nuggets held the Grizzlies to 105 points, giving up 28 in the 1st quarter and 29 in the 3rd, but they tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 21 points. Denver limited Memphis to 45% shooting from the field.

The Nuggets also did a solid job defending the three, with the Grizzlies hitting 13 threes on 33% shooting. Denver sent Memphis to the line 12 times, where they made 10 free throws. The Nuggets recorded 9 steals and 5 blocks.

Nuggets vs Grizzlies Trends

• Across their ten previous road games, Denver has an ATS mark of 4-6. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 109 points per game.
• Memphis has a 1-2 record in their last three home games. In this stretch, they averaged 125 points per game while allowing 113. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-0.
• Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Nuggets have a strong record vs the spread going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
• Through their last three games as the favorite, the Grizzlies have an ATS record of 3-0 and a straight up mark of 3-0.

Nuggets vs Grizzlies Prediction

Not only do we have the Grizzlies winning this one by a score of 137-107, but we see them covering the spread. Our pick is to grab the Grizzlies at -4.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 226, and our model projects the Nuggets and Grizzlies to reach a combined total of 244 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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