| MATCHUP | Denver Nuggets | Memphis Grizzlies |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 42-27 | 23-44 |
| Spread | -12.5 -118 | +12.5 -102 |
| Moneyline | -800 | +550 |
| Total | Over 243.5 (-115) | Under 243.5 (-105) |
| Where | FedExForum, Memphis, TN | |
| When | Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | FanDuel SN SE | |
The Denver Nuggets and Memphis Grizzlies meet Wednesday in NBA action at the FedExForum. Here’s a Denver Nuggets vs. Memphis Grizzlies prediction. This article will include a Denver Nuggets vs. Memphis Grizzlies pick.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets beat the 76ers, lost to the Lakers, and play the Raptors next. The Nuggets have won 3 of their last 4 games.
The Denver Nuggets are averaging 120.7 points on 49.2 percent shooting and allowing 116.7 points on 47 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 28.6 points and 12.7 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 25.4 points and 4.3 rebounds. Aaron Gordon is the third double-digit scorer, and Peyton Watson is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 39.1 percent from beyond the arc and 80.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Bulls and Pistons and play the Celtics next. The Grizzlies have lost 8 straight games.
The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 115.7 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 118.4 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Ty Jerome is averaging 20 points and 2.7 rebounds, while Ja Morant is averaging 19.5 points and 8.1 assists. Santi Aldama is the third double-digit scorer, and Cedric Coward is grabbing 6.2 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 79.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Nuggets have lost five of their last six games as road favorites following a win.
- The Grizzlies have won seven of their last eight home games against the Nuggets following a road loss.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against the Nuggets at FedExForum following a loss.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games at FedExForum following a win.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last seven games against teams that held a winning record.
- The favorites have won each of the Grizzlies’ last nine games.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in 10 of their last 12 road games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Nuggets’ last 11 road games has gone OVER the total points line.
- Ten of the Grizzlies’ last 11 night games against the Nuggets following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Denver Nuggets Player Facts
- Aaron Gordon is one of only 10 players in the league to have made 10+ threes in a game this season.
- Cameron Johnson ranks 12th amongst qualified players for 3P% (41.9%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Grizzlies are one of only three teams to record five or more losses when leading by a margin of 10+ points at HT this season.
- The Grizzlies rank 28th in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (29.1).
- The Nuggets rank 30th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (12.1).
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for three-point percentage this season (39.2%).
Denver Nuggets vs Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
The Grizzlies will be without Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Zach Edey, Ja Morant, Scotty Pippen, Santi Aldama, and Brandon Clarke. Jahmai Mashack is questionable.
The Nuggets will be without Peyton Watson.
Denver Nuggets vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
You can make a case for the Grizzlies and the points at home, as they have the rest advantage. The Nuggets are still trying to figure it out now that they’re healthy and they’re on the end of a back-to-back. A bit of a letdown spot. Still, we’ve seen the Nuggets smoke lesser teams, and we saw it last night against the 76ers. This could be a replay of last night. The Nuggets are 9-1 SU and 7-3 ATS in the last 10 games against the Grizzlies. I’ll lay the points with the Nuggets.