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Apr 8, 2026 , 02:07 PM ET
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Ponnaiya’s prediction: Three time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic will dominate a Memphis Grizzlies squad that has lost 18 of its last 20 games.
Nikola Jokic o12.5 Total Rebounds (-130)
Photo By – Reuters Connect. Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic gathers a rebound.
The Denver Nuggets are gunning for the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference and host the struggling Memphis Grizzlies in NBA action tonight.
My Grizzlies vs. Nuggets predictions are backing superstar center Nikola Jokic to dominate Memphis inside. Here are my best free NBA picks for this clash on Wednesday, April 8.
Grizzlies vs Nuggets prediction
Grizzlies vs Nuggets best bet: Nikola Jokic Over 12.5 rebounds (-130)
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic leads the NBA with 12.9 rebounds per game and has snagged 14+ boards in seven of his last eight contests.
He has an extremely favorable matchup tonight against the Memphis Grizzlies, who are tanking. Memphis is especially weak inside after trading away Jaren Jackson Jr. and shutting down Zach Edey and Santi Aldama.
The Griz are 26th in the NBA in rebounding rate (48.1%), with that number falling to just 43.4% since the start of March. That, combined with their fast tempo, has resulted in them allowing a league-worst 50.9 rebounds per game over the last 15.
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The Griz clearly care more about getting a better lottery pick than being competitive in a rebuilding season. They aren’t even trying on defense anymore, surrendering 129.8 points per game over their last 10.
That should lead to plenty of points for Denver, which means lots of assists for Jokic. Joker has dropped at least 12 dimes in seven of his last eight games.
One guy who will benefit from those passes is Aaron Gordon. Gordon has cleared 15.5 points in three of his last five contests, and he’s fresh off a 23-point performance against Portland.
Grizzlies vs Nuggets SGP
- Nikola Jokic Over 12.5 rebounds
- Nikola Jokic Over 10.5 assists
- Aaron Gordon Over 15.5 points
Our “from downtown” SGP: Joker’s Wild
Jokic has also scored more than 30 points in three of his last five games. With Jokic stuffing the stat sheet, there’s a good chance Denver can cover this massive first-half spread.
After all, Memphis has an average first-half margin of -11.0 in its last 10 games, and the Nuggets could be extra motivated after losing as big favorites in Memphis last month.
Grizzlies vs Nuggets SGP
- Nikola Jokic Over 23.5 points
- Nikola Jokic Over 12.5 rebounds
- Nikola Jokic Over 10.5 assists
- 1H Nuggets -13.5
Grizzlies vs Nuggets odds
- Spread: Grizzlies +23 (-110) | Nuggets -23 (-110)
- Moneyline: Grizzlies +1600 | Nuggets -5000
- Over/Under: Over 244.5 (-110) | Under 244.5 (-110)
Grizzlies vs Nuggets betting trend to know
The Nuggets have covered the second-quarter spread in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+7.10 Units / 31% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Grizzlies vs. Nuggets.
How to watch Grizzlies vs Nuggets
| Location | Ball Arena, Denver, CO |
| Date | Wednesday, April 8, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 9:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | FDSN SE-Memphis, ALT |
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