Published Apr 8, 12:42am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Apr 8, 12:42am ET
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One of the marquee games on Wednesday's NBA slate features the Denver Nuggets hosting the Memphis Grizzlies. Who has the edge in our Nuggets vs Grizzlies pick?
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| Denver Nuggets | -22.5 (-110) |
| Memphis Grizzlies | +22.5 (-110) |
Ironically, the last time Denver lost a game was against Memphis back in Mid-March. Since then, this group has reeled off nine straight wins, including a 137-132 victory against the Portland Trail Blazers.
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The Nuggets trailed by 14 at the break. And the lead increased to 16 points with 8:13 left in regulation before the home team rallied to force an extra frame and eventually win this one in overtime.
Nikola Jokic led a balanced scoring attack with 35 points, 14 rebounds, and 13 assists. Aaron Gordon contributed 23 points, nine rebounds, and five assists.
After beating Chicago 125-124 on Mar. 28, the Grizzlies enter this matchup amid a five-game losing streak.
Memphis trailed 68-64 at halftime. Cleveland pushed its advantage to 11 points through three quarters and made enough plays down the stretch to come away with the win.
Despite the woeful record, Memphis placed seven players in double figures. Olivier-Maxence guided the offense with 24 points on 10-for-12 shooting overall and 4-for-5 from deep. Lucas Willamson added 17 points, five rebounds, and four assists.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Nuggets have won nine of the 11 previous meetings in this series. Memphis is winless in its last seven road outings against Denver. Based on the trends, going with the Nuggets is the wise play here.
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Denver Nuggets
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