The Melo-less Denver Nuggets host the red hot Memphis Grizzlies, Tuesday Feb 22, as the Grizzlies look for their second consecutive win over the Nuggets. The Nuggets lead the Grizzlies 8-2 SU in their last ten meetings. NBA oddsmakers have the Nuggets as -1.5 point home favorites over the Grizzlies with the over/under set at 205.5 points. Be sure to check Grizzlies vs Nuggets NBA Point Spreads and get your predictions in early.
The Grizzlies (31-26) (12-18 V) have won eight of their last ten games including three of their last five on the road. They’ve won four in a row and nine of 11 heading into the All-Star break to climb back into the picture. "I like where we are right now," coach Lionel Hollins said after the Grizzlies' 102-91 win over Philadelphia last Tuesday. "… We just have to rev it back up when we come back." Staying hot won't be easy with Rudy Gay on the shelf. Memphis' second-leading scorer at 19.8 points per game, Gay partially dislocated his left shoulder in the victory over the 76ers and will miss at least four weeks. Gay had 23 points in the Grizzlies' 116-108 home victory over the Nuggets on Feb. 13. The Grizzlies have lost seven straight on the Nuggets' home floor — surrendering 115.3 points per game — and 24 of 25 overall in Denver dating to the team's days at the McNichols Sports Arena.
The Nuggets (32-25) (22-7 H) have lost six of ten but won three of their last five at home. Denver is currently seventh in the Western Conference race, one-half game behind Portland and New Orleans but also just one game ahead of Utah and Memphis. A blockbuster deal has Anthony, Chauncey Billups and three others on their way to New York, likely leaving the Nuggets short-handed Tuesday night. The Nuggets reportedly struck a deal that will ship Anthony to the Knicks. Wilson Chandler, Raymond Felton, Danilo Gallinari, Timofey Mozgov and three draft picks will come to Denver. The trade is expected to be finalized Tuesday, which almost certainly means the Nuggets will be without their new additions until Thursday's visit from Boston. The four players coming from New York average 53.4 points — 2.5 more than what the Nuggets' five outgoing players provided. Nene, now the Nuggets' leading scorer at 15.0 points per game, has thrived versus Memphis. He has averaged 17.6 points — his most versus any opponent from the West — in nine games against the Grizzlies since 2008-09.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
- Grizzlies are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
- Grizzlies are 5-12 ATS in the last 17 meetings in Denver.
- Grizzlies are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games.
- Grizzlies are 10-1-1 ATS in their last 12 vs. NBA Northwest.
- Grizzlies are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
- Grizzlies are 12-2 ATS in their last 14 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Grizzlies are 15-3 ATS in their last 18 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
Grizzlies vs Nuggets
When: Tuesday, Feb 22, 9:00 PM ET
Pick: Grizzlies +1.5
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The Bottom Line: No Melo means NO WIN! Be sure to check Grizzlies vs Nuggets Basketball Point Spreads and get your predictions in early.
