Denver Nuggets vs Memphis Grizzlies: Don Best NBA Odds & Trends for 4/19/2021

The Denver Nuggets (36-20) are 6.5-point favorites as they prepare to play the Memphis Grizzlies (29-26) on April 19, 2021. A point total of 226 is set for the matchup.

How to Watch

Time: 9:00 PM EST
TV Channel: ALT

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Nuggets vs. Grizzlies Betting Data

Nuggets Betting Data

• Denver's record against the spread this year is tied 28-28.
• When they are at least 6.5-point favorites, the Nuggets have an ATS record of 10-9.
• Denver has hit the over the majority of the time, in 32 of 56 games (57.1%).

Grizzlies Betting Data

• Memphis has a winning record against the spread this season, 34-20-1.
• When they're at least 6.5-point underdogs, the Grizzlies are 5-2 against the spread.
• Memphis hit the over in a majority of its matchups this season: 28 of 55 games (50.9%).

Point Total Insights

• Denver's games this season have resulted in a higher total score than Monday's matchup over/under (226 points) in 30 out of 56 opportunities (53.6% of matchups).
• In Memphis' games this season, the competing teams combined for a higher point total than Monday's matchup total in 28 out of 55 matchups (50.9%).
• Together, the two teams combine for 228.7 points per game, 2.7 points more than the total of 226 for this matchup.
• These two teams surrender a combined 221.5 points per game, 4.5 points less than this contest's over/under.
• The Nuggets have seen a 225.1 average over/under in their games this season, 0.9 points fewer than the over/under in this matchup.
• A difference of 0.9 points separates this matchup's over/under (226 points) and the average total points bet in Grizzlies' games (225.1 points) this season.

Previous Matchups

Denver has a 9-1 record against Memphis over the last 10 matchups, while the Grizzlies are 2-1-1 against the spread when playing the Nuggets.

Nuggets Players to Watch

• The Nuggets leader in points, rebounds and assists is Nikola Jokic, who puts up 26.1 points, 11.0 boards and 8.8 assists per game.
• The Nuggets get the most three-point shooting production out of Jamal Murray, who knocks down 2.7 threes per game.
• The Denver steals leader is Jokic, who averages 1.4 takeaways per game, while its blocks leader is JaVale McGee, who compiles 1.1 rejections per contest.

Grizzlies Players to Watch

• Ja Morant's points (18.7 per game) and assists (7.3 per game) stat lines give him the top scoring and assists spots on the Grizzlies' leaderboards.
• Jonas Valanciunas grabs 12.6 rebounds per game (he also scores 17.0 points per game and adds 1.8 assists per game) which puts him at the top of the Memphis rebounding leaderboard.
• Grayson Allen is the top scorer from the three-point line for the Grizzlies, hitting 2.4 threes per game.
• Memphis' leader in steals is Kyle Anderson with 1.3 per game, and its leader in blocks is Brandon Clarke with 0.8 per game.

Injury Report

Nuggets:

Monte Morris: Out (Hamstring),

Jamal Murray: Out For Season (Knee)

Grizzlies:

Justise Winslow: Day To Day (Thigh),

Jaren Jackson Jr.: Out (Knee),

De'Anthony Melton: Day To Day (Leg),

Brandon Clarke: Day To Day (Hip)