The Memphis Grizzlies will visit the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on April 8, 2026. This game will be shown on ALT at 9:00 PM. It is the middle of the NBA regular season, and both teams come from the Western Conference.
The Grizzlies have a record of 25-54, ranking 12th in their conference. They have lost their last five games. The Nuggets are third in the Western Conference with a 51-28 record and have won their last nine games. Denver’s home performance is strong, with 26 wins and 13 losses.
Memphis Grizzlies Team Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies have faced some tough games recently, losing their last three outings. Against the Cleveland Cavaliers, they scored 126 points but allowed 142. Their shooting was decent at 47.9%, but they struggled to stop Cleveland’s offense.
The Grizzlies’ offensive stats show they score 115 points per game, which ranks them 18th in the league. They attempt many shots, ranking 4th in field goal attempts per game. However, their field goal percentage is on the lower side, standing at 45.8%, which is 26th in the league.
Memphis is dealing with several injuries impacting their roster. Key players like Ja Morant and Ty Jerome are out, affecting their lineup. The projected starters for the next game include Walter Clayton Jr. and Cedric Coward in the backcourt.
Denver Nuggets Team Preview
The Denver Nuggets are playing strong basketball with three straight wins. They beat the Portland Trail Blazers 137-132 and the San Antonio Spurs 136-134 at home. Their recent away win was 130-117 against the Utah Jazz.
Nikola Jokić leads the team with 28 points per game, 12.9 rebounds, and 10.9 assists. Jamal Murray is also a key player, scoring 25.4 points per game and making 3.2 three-pointers. Aaron Gordon helps with 16.5 points per game and is strong in rebounding.
The Nuggets score 121.8 points per game, the best in the league. They are first in three-point percentage at 39.5% and effective field goal percentage at 57.5%. On defense, they allow 117 points per game, but are top in steals with 6.8 per game.
Betting Prediction
The Denver Nuggets have the highest points per game in the league, scoring 121.8. They also have an impressive shooting accuracy with a field goal percentage of 49.5. The Grizzlies allow 120 points per game, which ranks them 25th in the league.
Denver’s effective field goal percentage is the best in the league at 57.5. This high efficiency in scoring can make a big difference. The Grizzlies struggle defensively, ranking 26th in effective field goal percentage allowed.
The Nuggets’ defense is also better, allowing fewer points per game compared to the Grizzlies. Denver ranks 13th in field goal percentage allowed, while Memphis is 24th. These stats support the Nuggets covering the spread.
- Pick: Nuggets -22.5
