Grizzlies vs. Nuggets Betting Preview: Injuries Key to Betting This Matchup

Memphis Grizzlies and Denver Nuggets are playing on Tuesday. Injuries are key to betting on this match-up.

Grizzlies and Nuggets are two of the Western Conference’s best teams. Injuries are key to betting on this match-up.

Grizzlies and Nuggets are playing each other. Injuries are key to betting on this match-up.

Desmond Bane is injured, but Memphis Grizzlies are still in the Western Conference with a 19-10 record. They have the fourth-best Adjusted Defensive Rating (109.8) and the fifth- best Adjusted Net Rating (+4.3). Their transition offense is their biggest strength. Jaren Jackson Jr. has a +10.6 point differential and is the team's best player.

Denver Nuggets have several players on the injury list. Nikola Jokic is doubtful, Jamal Murray is questionable, Michael Porter Jr. is injured, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is also questionable. The team is 2-4 against the league's top 10 teams this season. Denver's defense is abysmal. They have the third-worst Adjusted Defensive Rating (115.6) and the fifth-best Adjusted Offensive Rating.

Grizzlies-Nuggets is a good bet. Grizzlies are in better health and have performed well against the league's top teams. The Grizzlies' defense will generate enough stops to help the offense get out in transition.