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The fight for the top spots in the conferences is always something interesting and exciting to follow, and in this clash between Grizzlies vs Nuggets we will witness precisely the two teams that have remained firm at the top of the Western Conference, which the Nuggets lead with a 5.5-game advantage.
The Grizzlies know they need to win these head-to-head games against Denver to avoid losing more ground, and that’s precisely what they did in their previous meeting, winning by a score of 95-112 at home.
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Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Memphis Grizzlies vs Denver Nuggets NBA Regular Season Game on March 3, 2023
- Where: Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado
- When: Friday, March 3, 2023, 10:00 PM E.T.
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Betting on the Memphis Grizzlies
- Season record: 37-23
The Grizzlies followed up that big win over the Nuggets with another comfortable 109-121 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on February 28. However, they will now have to face this game as visitors, a condition in which they have suffered a lot this campaign and in which they have lost their last nine games.
The Grizzlies’ numbers on the road also show the struggles they’ve had away from FedExForum this season, as their good offense averages just 113.3 points as visitors, and its defense tends to suffer much more than usual, conceding an average of 116.1 points per game..
If they want to end their dreadful negative streak on rival soil, the Grizzlies will need another big performance from young Ja Morant, who has again been the team’s offensive leader with 27.2 points, 8.2 assists and 6.0 rebounds per game. What’s more, he has been consistently supported by Desmond Bane, who is the second-leading scorer on the squad with 21.1 points per game.
Betting on the Denver Nuggets
- Season record: 44-19
Although they have had to deal with some injury absences recently, the Nuggets have managed to maintain their high level in one way or another, with that aforementioned loss to the Grizzlies being the only one in their last seven appearances. The Nuggets were uncompetitive in their last game against their rival, however, now they will have Aaron Gordon, Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic.
The Serbian All-Star and current MVP continues to lead the Nuggets with incredible numbers, averaging 24.6 points, 10.0 assists and 11.7 rebounds per game. This numbers make things very difficult for Denver’s rivals, given that he always manages to contribute something for his team, and opponents can’t forget about Jamal Murray either, who has returned at a great level, averaging 20.1 points and 6.0 assists per game.
At home, the Nuggets have also been outstanding, boasting an excellent 28-4 record and shredding opposing defenses in the process with an average of 121.7 points scored per game. In addition, they have also been solid on defense, with an average of 109.9 points allowed per game.
JefeBet Prediction
The level of the Grizzlies is undoubted, but the difficulties they have when they go on the road are worrying. Although they managed to beat the Nuggets in their previous meeting, that was at home and taking advantage of the absences of Gordon and Murray, so they will have to improve a lot if they want to take a hit on the table here.
This is something that seems unlikely to happen against a Nuggets team that will not only know how to take advantage of the Grizzlies’ 116.1 points allowed on the road, but will also make Morant and company suffer a lot on offense.
The Nuggets have been almost unbeatable at home and hopefully, with their main men here, they will be able to avenge their last loss to the Grizzlies and record a resounding victory that will further consolidate their position at the top of the West.
Prediction: Denver Nuggets Spread.
