The Denver Nuggets (31-15) and Memphis Grizzlies (18-25) will face off in the NBA on Sunday afternoon. Tipoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET from FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. The game will broadcast live on ALT2.
The Grizzlies are 3-point favorites over the Nuggets on the spread (Grizzlies -3), with the over/under set at 224.5 total points. Memphis is a -155 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Denver is +130 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Nuggets vs. Grizzlies predictions and NBA picks for Sunday, January 25.
Nuggets vs Grizzlies Prediction, Picks
- Nuggets vs Grizzlies pick: Grizzlies Moneyline (-155)
My Grizzlies vs. Nuggets best bet is on Memphis moneyline, with the best price currently available at DraftKings, but make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Nuggets vs Grizzlies Odds
| Nuggets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+3 -110 | 224.5 -112o / -108u | +130 |
| Grizzlies Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-3 -110 | 224.5 -112o / -108u | -155 |
Nuggets vs Grizzlies NBA Preview
This NBA system identifies regular season matchups where efficient but undervalued teams face opponents with poor defensive metrics, which appears to be the case for the Grizzlies entering Sunday's matchup against the Nuggets.
When a team’s underlying performance indicators, such as Pythagorean strength, exceed public perception, the betting market often undervalues them against weak defensive opponents who allow high scoring efficiency.
These games typically feature modest moneylines that signal balance but overlook the defensive mismatch. Slight movement toward the undervalued side reinforces that bettors are slowly recognizing the edge, yet the market remains mispriced.
Nuggets vs Grizzlies Prediction, Betting Analysis
Over recent seasons, the aforementioned pattern has rewarded teams whose true performance levels are masked by variance while exploiting opponents that consistently fail to contain efficient offenses, creating a steady opportunity on the moneyline.
So, let's back the Grizzlies to win outright on the moneyline at -155.
Pick: Grizzlies Moneyline (-155)
Spread
I'm staying away from the spread in this game.
Moneyline
My Grizzlies vs. Nuggets betting prediction is on Memphis moneyline at -155.
Over/Under
No play on the total.
Grizzlies vs Nuggets Betting Trends
