The NBA season is heating up, and with the trade deadline coming in two weeks, the Denver Nuggets are looking to keep pace in the Western Conference against the Memphis Grizzlies. Both teams are starting the new year sluggish, but with the Nuggets gaining momentum, they could get a win against the Grizzlies. While both teams are dealing with injuries, bettors could still win big with the Denver Nuggets and the Memphis Grizzlies in their Western Conference match-up.

Today’s game for the Nuggets could help them keep their momentum in the Western Conference, even without their top stars at the moment. The Nuggets are one of the top offenses in the league and have been playing well against their rivals and weaker teams. Denver’s depth has been saving the team this season, but it could face a challenge in the Memphis Grizzlies, looking to bounce back after a rough stretch of games

Memphis has been having another poor season, with injuries and drama affecting the team in the worst ways. With the drama affecting the team, the Grizzlies could be a team that bettors could stay away from. Bettors could win big in today’s showdown between the Denver Nuggets and the Memphis Grizzlies.

Game Details

Date:  January 25, 2026

Time:  3:30 PM

Location:  FedExForum, Memphis, TN

TV/Streaming:  Altitude 2 Sports, FanDuel Sports Network Southeast, League Pass

Odds: (MEM -490, Memphis -3.5, o/u 224.5)

Team Form & Recent Results

Denver Nuggets Recent Form

• Won two straight, and are finding their footing with winning seven of their last ten
• 2nd in PPG, 1st in FG%, 24th in rebounds, 9th in assists
• Denver is looking to keep their strong January with a potential third win in their two-game winning streak.
• Julian Strawther scored 20 points, with five rebounds, and three assists

 Memphis Grizzlies Recent Form

• Lost seven of their last ten games, with a current two-game losing streak
• Losers of nine of their last 11 games, and will face two teams under .500 and two over .500
• Memphis has a solid defense, with being ranked 11th this season, but struggles with its offense, being 20th in PPG and 25th in offensive ratings.
• Faced the Pelicans in the loss on Friday night.

Key Storylines

• For the Denver Nuggets, Nikola Jokic is out; along with Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun, Jamal Murray, and Jonas Valanciunas being game time decisons, while the Grizzlies will be without Ja Morant, Santi Aldama, Zach Edey, and Scotty Pippen. 
• Jamal Murray will be a game time decison if fully healthy.
• The Nuggets won 14 of 20 games against the Grizzlies in their last twenty games.

• Denver’s offense against the Grizzlies’ defense, even with the injuries, could be a good match-up for both teams.
• Las Vegas is focusing on the Grizzlies to cover, due to the roster being healthier than the Nuggets ‘.

Players to Watch

 Denver Nuggets

• Jamal Murray
• Denver’s best player with the injury to Jokic, and has been playing well with 20 points per game in his last two games.
• Scored 24 points, 4 rebounds, and five assists with 36 minutes on the court

Memphis Grizzlies

• Jock Landale
• Landale has recorded two double-doubles in his last two games, with four double-digit rebounds in his last six games.
• The Grizzlies fifth year veteran could have another solid game against the underhanded Nuggets today at home.

Matchup Breakdown

Offense vs. Defense

Denver has been playing well, winning seven of ten games due to the offense led by Murray, alongside secondary pieces of Zeke Nnaji, Tim Hardaway Jr, Jalen Pickett, and more. The Nuggets’ offense is ranked high in the NBA, but they are facing a strong defense in the Grizzlies, and they could stop the shot-making with Jaren Jackson and others around the perimeter.

The Grizzlies’ defense is 12th, with a high number of rebounds being fourth in the league, due to a solid forward group led by Jackson, and being sixth in assists. Memphis is also a solid team in the free-throw line, being ninth in the league.

 Coaching / Strategy Notes

For the Denver Nuggets, they need their depth players to carry the team, due to the injuries to their star players, along with their defense stepping up. Denver’s defense has been poor this season, but it could play well against the Grizzlies offense. Memphis to win their game against the Nuggets needs to win the rebound game against the Nuggets.

Prediction

Prediction: Denver Nuggets 115, Memphis Grizzlies 110

How to Watch

• TV channel/Local broadcasts: Altitude 2 Sports, FanDuel Sports Network Southeast,
• Streaming: NBA League Pass
• Radio: SiriusXM

FAQ SECTION

Q: What time is the [Denver Nuggets] vs. [Memphis Grizzlies] game?  

A: [The game will be on at 3:30 PM Eastern time for fans on the East Coast]

Q: Who is favored to win?  

A: [Memphis Grizzlies, due to the injuries from the Nuggets being more significant and the chances of Murray playing being low.]

Q: Where is the game being played?  

A: [FedExForum]

Q: What are the betting odds?  

A: [MEM -3.5, o/u 224.5]

Conclusion

While the Memphis Grizzlies are healthy and have a solid roster, the injuries to Aldama and Morant could affect the team’s offense and rebounding game, in which the Denver Nuggets could take advantage. There is also the drama between the Grizzlies and Morant; the Nuggets could take advantage of their opponents’ drama and locker room chaos at their home arena.

While there is a solid chance that the Grizzlies could win this game, the trend of them losing seven of ten games, along with the roster being in chaos, the Nuggets could do well for bettors as an upset pick. Bettors should have the Denver Nuggets winning this game and covering against the Grizzlies in a heated Western Conference game.