Denver Nuggets vs Memphis Grizzlies Picks and Prediction for Sunday, January 25, 2026
Use Code WWWC It should be another great Western Conference clash on Sunday, Jan. 25. Read our Denver Nuggets vs Memphis Grizzlies prediction along with our other NBA Picks. The Nuggets are 31-15 overall this season. Denver has won six straight games and they have a 9-5 record without Nikola Jokic. The Grizzlies are 18-25 and they have not played well recently. Memphis has lost nine of their last 12 games. They have also lost four of their last five home games. These two teams will meet with tip-off set for 3:30 P.M. EST.
Denver riding 6-game road winning streak
The Nuggets are 31-15 overall this season. Denver is in third-place n the Western Conference, as they are six games back of the Thunder. Denver is 19-7 when they have played on the road. They are 9-5 without Nikola Jokic this season. The Nuggets have won six of their last eight games coming into this game. They have also won six straight road games.
In their last game, the Nuggets defeated Milwaukee 102-100 away from home on Friday, Jan. 23. The Nuggets led for the entirety of the second half, but Milwaukee did make a late-game run, but it wasn’t enough to knock-off Denver. The Nuggets shot 40% from the field and 29% from behind the arc. Julian Strawther led the team with 20 points on 6-for-13 shooting this season.
Murray leads the team with 26 points and 7.3 assists per game. Aaron Gordon is the top rebounder with 6.2 boards per game.
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Denver has the most offensive efficient team in the league along with being the 24th ranked defensive team in the league. The Nuggets are also the 15th ranked rebounding team in the sport.
Denver is averaging 120.7 points per game, which ranks fourth-best. The Nuggets are making 49.6% from the field and 39.5% from behind the 3-point line, which are both league best marks.
On defense, Denver is allowing 116.2 points per game, which ranks 16th in the league. They are allowing 46.8% from the field, which ranks 16th. The Nuggets are the eighth ranked 3-point defensive team, allowing 35% from behind the arc.
The Nuggets are 27-19 against the spread this season. Denver is 17-9 against the spread when playing on the road. They are 16-12 against the spread with one day of rest. Denver is also 10-8 against the spread as a road favorite. The over is 27-19 when the Nuggets have played this season. The over is also 13-5 when they have been a road favorites.
Memphis losses starting to stack
Memphis is 18-25 overall this season. The Grizzlies are 17.5 games back of the Thunder for first place. They are two games back of the Clippers for a spot in the play-in round. Memphis is 9-13 when they have played at home. Memphis has lost nine of their last 12 games. They have also lost four of their last five home games.
In their last game, the Grizzlies lost 133-127 at home to New Orleans on Friday, Jan. 23. New Orleans closed the game strong outscoring Memphis 18-10 in the final few minutes. The Grizzlies led for 77% of the game, but a collapse from Memphis allowed New Orleans to steal a win. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the team with 26 points on 7-for-18 shooting.
Jackson Jr. leads the team with 18.9 points per game. Santi Aldama is grabbing 6.7 rebound, while Cam Spencer is passing for a team-high 5.5 assists per game.
Memphis ranks eighth in offensive efficiency and 13th in defensive efficacy. The Grizzlies are also the eighth-ranked rebounding roster.
Memphis is averaging 115.6 points per game, which ranks 20th in the league. They are the 27th ranked shooting team, making 45.6% from the field. The Grizzlies are hitting 35% from behind the 3-point line, placing them 21st.
On defense, the Grizzlies are allowing 116.7 points per game, placing them 19th. Memphis is the sixth-best defensive team, allowing 46.2% from the field. They are allowing 35.8% from behind the 3-point line, which ranks 15th.
The Grizzlies are 19-25 against the spread this season. Memphis is 8-13 against the spread when playing at home. They are also 11-17 against the spread with one day of rest. The under is 27-17 when Memphis has played this season. The under is 17-11 with one day of rest. The under is also 17-8 after a loss.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Denver Nuggets Picks
Grizzlies vs Nuggets Spread Pick
- Take Denver to cover (5 units)
Denver is really finding a flow, even without Nikola Jokic, at the moment. The Nuggets have won six straight road games as the ball is moving well around the perimeter each night. Denver has the best shooting offense in the league with the highest 3-point percentage. Memphis is low on confidence losing four of its last five home games. The Grizzlies are just making enough winning basketball plays to notch a win. Memphis is 8-13 against the spread at home this year, while Denver is 17-9 against the spread when playing on the road.
Take Denver to cover.
Grizzlies vs Nuggets Over/Under Pick
- Take the under (5 units)
Denver plays a snail’s pace this season. The Nuggets are the fifth-ranked slowest team in the league. Denver’s defense ranks 16th in points allowed thanks to their slow pace. Memphis’ offense just hasn’t been able to dominate opponents well enough to secure wins and it will happen once agains in this game. Expect a low scoring game dictated by Denver. The under is 17-11 when Memphis has played on one day of rest. The under is also 17-8 when Memphis is coming off of a loss.
Take the under on Sunday.
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