Memphis Grizzlies vs Denver Nuggets 3/3/2023 Odds, Picks and Previews
The Denver Nuggets are also coming into Friday’s game on a winning streak, having secured their third straight victory in their recent game against the Houston Rockets, winning 133-112 thanks to Jamal Murray’s 32 points. Denver is sitting comfortably in the top spot in the Northwest division with a record of 44-19, 12 ½ games ahead of the second-place Minnesota Timberwolves. Additionally, the Nuggets are leading the Western Conference, five games ahead of their upcoming opponents, the Memphis Grizzlies.
Denver’s success this season can be attributed to the outstanding play of their star player, Nikola Jokic, who is leading the team in scoring, rebounding, and assists with averages of 24.6 points, 11.7 rebounds, and 10.0 assists per game. Jamal Murray has also been contributing to the team’s success, averaging 20.1 points per game as the second-leading scorer, and is one of seven Nuggets players averaging double figures in scoring. Denver has been averaging an impressive 117.2 points per game, and with their top-ranked offense, they will present a formidable challenge for the Memphis Grizzlies.
- The Memphis Grizzlies are 1-8 SU in their last 9 road games against Denver.
- The total stayed UNDER in 10 of Memphis’ last 11 games against an opponent in the West.
- The total remained UNDER in 8 of Memphis’ last 10 games with a rival in the Northwest Division.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Denver Nuggets 3/3/2023 Odds, Picks and Previews
The Denver Nuggets are on a roll and looking to extend their winning streak to three games on Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies. With a current record of 44-19, the Nuggets are comfortably leading the Northwest division with a 12 ½ game advantage over second-place Minnesota Timberwolves. Denver is also sitting at the top of the Western Conference, with a five-game lead over Memphis. The Nuggets recently cruised to a 133-112 victory over the Houston Rockets, thanks in part to Jamal Murray’s 32-point performance.
Nikola Jokic has been the driving force behind Denver’s success this season, leading the team in scoring, rebounding, and assists with averages of 24.6 points, 11.7 rebounds, and 10.0 assists per game. Jamal Murray is the second-leading scorer for the Nuggets, averaging 20.1 points per game, and is just one of seven Denver players averaging double figures in scoring. With an average of 117.2 points per game, the Nuggets’ offense is firing on all cylinders and will be a significant challenge for the Grizzlies to contain.
- The total hung UNDER in 14 of Denver’s last 20 games with an opponent in the SW Division.
- The total went OVER in 6 of the Nuggets’ last 8 games played in March.
- The Denver Nuggets are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games played on a Friday.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Denver Nuggets. The NBA pick for this game is the Denver Nuggets. Denver is set to increase its advantage over Memphis in the Western Conference by six games, but the recommended betting strategy is to go for the UNDER. In the Grizzlies’ previous five games, as well as in six out of the last seven encounters against the Nuggets, the UNDER has prevailed. Memphis has a defensive record of holding their opponents to an average of 111.8 points per game, while Denver’s average is slightly higher at 112.8 points per game. Therefore, while Denver is expected to win, the optimal wager would be to bet on the total score staying below 121-116.
NBA Starting Time: 10:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Ball Arena in Denver, CO
Date: Friday, March 3, 2023
TV: ESPN
NBA Odds: Denver Nuggets -5.5
NBA Totals: 234.5
