Two injury-plagued teams meet at FedExForum this afternoon when the Denver Nuggets take on the Memphis Grizzlies.
With Ja Morant sidelined through at least the All-Star Break, my Nuggets vs Grizzlies predictions expect a strong performance from Cam Spencer as a facilitator.
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Here are my free NBA picks for this Western Conference matchup on Sunday, January 25.
Nuggets vs Grizzlies prediction
Nuggets vs Grizzlies best bet: Cam Spencer Over 8.5 assists (-112)
Cam Spencer continues to excel as a facilitator, and he’ll have plenty of runway to operate as the Memphis Grizzlies’ primary playmaker against the Denver Nuggets.
Spencer has averaged 7.2 assists per game in 27.9 minutes of action with Ja Morant sidelined, compared to just 3.7 assists in 19.4 minutes with Morant in the lineup.
In 11 starts, Spencer has averaged 9.5 dimes, going for at least eight assists nine times and at least nine assists seven times. Denver is middle-of-the-pack in assists allowed, and the team will be without multiple starters and key defenders.
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Nuggets vs Grizzlies same-game parlay
Jock Landale should see plenty of run with both Zach Edey and Santi Aldama sidelined against the Nuggets. Over his last nine games, Landale has averaged 22.9 points+rebounds, hitting the Over on this combo line seven times.
Both teams are dealing with multiple key injuries, but the Nuggets have stayed competitive, while the Grizzlies have not. Over the last 10 games, Denver is 7-3 straight up and 6-4 against the spread, while Memphis is 3-7 and 3-6-1 respectively.
Nuggets vs Grizzlies SGP
Cam Spencer Over 8.5 assists
Jock Landale Over 21.5 points+rebounds
Our “from downtown” SGP: Picking Pickett
Jalen Pickett has started nine straight games, averaging 9.3 points across 30.7 minutes. He’s scored 11+ in four of his last nine overall, including two of his last four on the road.
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Nuggets vs Grizzlies SGP
Cam Spencer Over 8.5 assists
Jock Landale Over 21.5 points+rebounds
Jalen Pickett Over 10.5 points
Nuggets vs Grizzlies odds
Spread: Nuggets +3.5 | Grizzlies -3.5
Moneyline: Nuggets +130 | Grizzlies -155
Over/Under: Over 225 | Under 225
Nuggets vs Grizzlies betting trend to know
The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the moneyline in 16 of their last 40 games at home (-18.75 Units / -29% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Nuggets vs. Grizzlies.
How to watch Nuggets vs Grizzlies
Location
FedExForum, Memphis, TN
Date
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Tip-off
3:30 p.m. ET
TV
Altitude 2, FDSN SE Memphis
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