Posted on
4/16/2008 6:01:52 PM
NBA Basketball Betting Action – Memphis Grizzlies at Denver Nuggets
By Eric Williams
The Denver Nuggets, (49-32 SU, 44-37 ATS, 46-35 O/U), have been one of the most perplexing online basketball betting teams in the league this season, losing often to lesser teams they should have beaten, while simultaneously winning over NBA betting odds favored opponents they likely had no business beating at all.
Following forward Carmelo Anthony’s DUI arrest on Monday, the Nuggets will enter the postseason to most likely face the top-seeded Los Angeles Lakers with even more controversy surrounding their puzzling team.
The Nuggets, who are coming off a convincing 111-94 win over the Houston Rockets on Sunday that clinched a postseason appearance for them this season, will face a Memphis Grizzlies, (22-59 SU, 34-46-1 ATS, 46-35 O/U) team that has underachieved at a surprisingly high rate despite being one of the younger teams in the league.
The Grizzlies have lost two straight games in the BetUS Sportsbook coming into tonight’s affair including a 113-91 loss to the Portland Trailblazers on Tuesday.
Anthony apologized for the incident in a brief press conference on Tuesday at the Pepsi Center, but may have seriously understated the unfortunate timing of the incident.
"It's kind of bad timing right now, due to the playoffs, due to our team's success,” Anthony said. “Once again, I just want to apologize."
The Nuggets have gone 5-5 against the spread in their last ten while the Grizzlies have posted a dismal 3-7 record against the spread over the same span.
Here is a look at tonight’s key trends, followed by my analysis and NBA Betting Picks.
The Grizzlies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Wednesday games.
The Grizzlies are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 road games.
The Nuggets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Wednesday games.
The Nuggets are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Southwest.
The Over is 5-1 in Grizzlies last 6 vs. Western Conference.
The Over is 6-0 in Nuggets last 6 games playing on 2 days rest.
The Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
The Favorite is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
Analysis: The Nuggets might be the most dysfunctional team in the league this season, but they will undoubtedly win this contest and cover the spread against the lowly Grizzlies who already have their bags packed for summer vacation.
NBA Free Picks: Nuggets -12½ Points/Under 234 Total Points
09:05 PM EST NBA Odds
Memphis Grizzlies +15½ -110
Denver Nuggets -15½ -110
Over 234 -110
Under 234 -110
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