Nuggets vs. Grizzlies Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for April 8

Nuggets vs. Grizzlies Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
• Time: 9 p.m. ET
• Venue: Ball Arena -- Denver, Colorado
• Coverage: ALT, KTVD, KUSA, and FDSSE

The Denver Nuggets (51-28) host the Memphis Grizzlies (25-54) after winning nine straight home games. The Nuggets are heavy favorites by 22.5 points in the contest, which begins at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The matchup has an over/under of 245.5 points.

Nuggets vs. Grizzlies Odds & Spread

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Nuggets vs. Grizzlies Prediction & Pick

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Prediction: Nuggets win (79.2%)

Nuggets vs. Grizzlies Betting Trends

• The Nuggets are 42-37-0 against the spread this season.
• The Grizzlies have played 79 games, with 35 wins against the spread.
• Nuggets games have gone over the total 49 times this season.
• Grizzlies games this season have hit the over on 40 of 79 set point totals (50.6%).
• Denver has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered 19 times in 39 games at home, and it has covered 23 times in 40 games on the road.
• When it comes to point totals, the Nuggets hit the over less often at home, as they've gone over the total 21 times in 39 opportunities this season (53.8%). On the road, they have hit the over 28 times in 40 opportunities (70%).
• Memphis' winning percentage against the spread at home is .463 (19-22-0). On the road, it is .421 (16-20-2).
• Looking at the over/under, Grizzlies games have gone over more often at home (23 of 41, 56.1%) than on the road (17 of 38, 44.7%).

Nuggets Leaders

• Nikola Jokic's numbers on the season are 28 points, 12.9 rebounds and 10.9 assists per game, shooting 56.8% from the floor (10th in league) and 38% from downtown, with an average of 1.8 made 3-pointers.
• Jamal Murray is averaging 25.4 points, 4.4 rebounds and 7.2 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.9 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
• Tim Hardaway Jr. is averaging 13.5 points, 1.3 assists and 2.6 boards.
• Bruce Brown is averaging 7.7 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2 assists.
• Cameron Johnson's numbers on the season are 12.1 points, 3.8 boards and 2.5 assists per game, shooting 47.5% from the floor and 42.9% from beyond the arc (ninth in NBA), with an average of 2 made treys.

Grizzlies Leaders

• Per game, Cam Spencer provides the Grizzlies 11.1 points, 2.5 boards and 5.6 assists. He also averages 0.7 steals and 0.2 blocks.
• Cedric Coward's numbers on the season are 13.4 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game. He is draining 46.8% of his shots from the field and 33.6% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.5 treys.
• GG Jackson averages 12.5 points, 4.3 boards and 1.5 assists. He is draining 49.6% of his shots from the field and 33.2% from beyond the arc, with 1.2 treys per contest.
• The Grizzlies get 7.7 points per game from Walter Clayton Jr., plus 2 rebounds and 4.1 assists.
• Olivier-Maxence Prosper averages 10 points, 3.5 boards and 1 assists. He is sinking 54.9% of his shots from the field and 40.5% from 3-point range, with 1.1 triples per contest.

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