The Denver Nuggets (1-0) face the Memphis Grizzlies (0-1) on Friday at FedExForum. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nuggets vs. Grizzlies odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting of 2023; Nuggets won last season’s series 2-1
The Nuggets cruised to a 119-107 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on opening night, covering as 5-point home favorites, and the Under (229.5) also hit. C Nikola Jokic led the way for Denver against Los Angeles, recording 29 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists.
The Grizzlies failed to cover as 1-point home favorites and the Under (224) cleared in their 111-104 defeat to the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. Memphis is going to need time to adjust to not having G Ja Morant or C Steven Adams available in the starting lineup.