The Nuggets will play the Grizzlies on Wednesday, March 18th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:40 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Be sure to catch the Denver Nuggets and the Memphis Grizzlies when they matchup on Wednesday, March 18th, 2026. Putting the finishing touches on a season record matters now more than ever, as teams want to lock in their playoff seeds as soon as possible. Use the following insights to analyze this matchup before you bet on it. Be sure to look at the best point spread, total, and moneylines from our sportsbook partners below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Denver Nuggets start this game with a 93.67 SportsBetting3.com power ranking. Their opponent, the Memphis Grizzlies, currently possesses a 85.00 ranking. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Denver Nuggets - The Denver Nuggets currently have a 23-14 away team record. That record puts them 2nd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Memphis Grizzlies - The Memphis Grizzlies hit the hardwood boasting a 11-20 record as a home team. They now stand 15th in the league for home team wins for the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Denver Nuggets currently stand 1st (120.7) for average points scored per game. The Memphis Grizzlies now rank 12th, averaging 115.6 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 116.6 points against the Denver Nuggets per game so far this season. That result ranks them 10th in the league. The Memphis Grizzlies currently rank 7th in the league for points scored against them. On average, the Memphis Grizzlies have allowed 118.6 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Denver Nuggets have a 6-5 Western Northwest Division division record. The home team, the Memphis Grizzlies, tip-off with a 6-7 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Denver Nuggets have a 41-27 overall standing, while the Memphis Grizzlies have a 23-44 overall record.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye! The Nuggets clash with the Grizzlies in Memphis tomorrow... Crucial game for playoff seeding... Nuggets stand at 41-27 overall, Grizzlies at 23-44... Nuggets lead their division, while Grizzlies struggle in theirs...
Denver scores 120.7 points per game, Memphis trails with 115.6... Check out standings, point spread, total line, and moneyline below... Prop bets available for both teams and individual players... Get ready for a fierce battle on the NBA hardwood!
Best Nuggets at Grizzlies Odds
| Underdog Memphis Grizzlies | Favorite Denver Nuggets |
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| Underdog Memphis Grizzlies | Favorite Denver Nuggets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Denver Nuggets are -12.5 -118 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Memphis Grizzlies are +12.5 -102 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 246.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 246.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Denver Nuggets are the -900 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Memphis Grizzlies are the +575 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Nuggets
Grizzlies
3/18/26 8:40pm EDT | -12.5 -118+12.5 -102 |
Underdog Memphis Grizzlies - Memphis Grizzlies bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.
A +12.5 Memphis Grizzlies underdog bet wins if they lose by 12 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 13 or more.
Favorite Denver Nuggets - Denver Nuggets bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.
A -12.5 Denver Nuggets favorite bet wins if they win by 13 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 12 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Denver Nuggets at Memphis Grizzlies Prop Bets
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Nuggets
Grizzlies
Game to Overtime
3/18/26 8:40pm EDT | Yes +1900No -10000Bet |
Nuggets
Team Total Points
DEN at MEM 3/18/26 8:40pm EDT | 130.5 o -115130.5 u -110Bet |
Grizzlies
Team Total Points
DEN at MEM 3/18/26 8:40pm EDT | 116.5 o -110116.5 u -118Bet |
Aaron Gordon
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at MEM 3/18/26 8:40pm EDT | 24.5 o -11024.5 u -120Bet |
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Christian Braun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at MEM 3/18/26 8:40pm EDT | 21.5 o -10521.5 u -130Bet |
Jamal Murray
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at MEM 3/18/26 8:40pm EDT | 35.5 o -12535.5 u -105Bet |
Nikola Jokic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at MEM 3/18/26 8:40pm EDT | 52.5 o -11852.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Denver Nuggets | 44 | 28 | 0.611 | +13.0 | 21-13 | 23-15 | 7-5 | 26-16 | 120.8 | 116.4 | +4.4 | W2 | 6-4 |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 24 | 47 | 0.338 | +32.5 | 12-21 | 11-25 | 6-7 | 19-27 | 115.3 | 119.1 | -3.8 | L3 | 1-9 |
Denver Nuggets & Memphis Grizzlies Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Denver Nuggets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Nuggets | +1100 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Grizzlies | +100000 Bet |
Denver Nuggets & Memphis Grizzlies Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Denver Nuggets vs Memphis Grizzlies NBA Game
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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