Nuggets Heavy Favorites Over Struggling Grizzlies

The Denver Nuggets enter Wednesday night's game against the Memphis Grizzlies with an impressive nine-game winning streak. Currently, Denver holds a one-game advantage over the Lakers and Rockets for the third seed in the Western Conference standings. Their playoff positioning is still a significant factor.

In contrast, the Memphis Grizzlies' season is largely over, marked by a recent slump of five consecutive losses and ten losses in their last eleven contests. Earlier this season, the Grizzlies managed to defeat the Nuggets 125-118, exceeding expectations as significant underdogs. They also covered the spread in their previous encounter in Denver.

Oddsmakers have heavily favored the Nuggets as home favorites for Wednesday's matchup. However, one player prop highlights Cameron Johnson, who has averaged 15.0 points in his last 14 games, consistently exceeding 11.5 points. He has been finishing the season strong and scored 20 points against Memphis last month, suggesting he could reach at least a dozen points in this home game.

Despite the substantial spread, there's an argument for the underdog, as Denver may not aim to run up the score excessively given their upcoming game against the Thunder and the looming playoffs. Denver's recent six-point win over Utah, despite being a significant favorite, suggests they can secure wins without overwhelming blowouts. Memphis has shown they can remain competitive at home.