NBA Game Preview: Memphis Grizzlies (20-32) vs. Denver Nuggets (34-20)

February 10, 2026

Venue Location

Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado.

Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. MT).

Recent Team Forms

The Grizzlies are on a three-game skid, including close losses, while the Nuggets have lost three straight but remain strong at home.

Memphis Grizzlies Recent Form (Last 10 Games: 3-7):

The Grizzlies average 113.3 PPG over this stretch, allowing 121.8 PPG (-8.5 point differential).

Key notes: Memphis has lost three straight, with close contests but defensive breakdowns allowing 120+ points frequently.

Denver Nuggets Recent Form (Last 10 Games: 5-5):

Date	Opponent	Result	Score
Feb 9	vs Cleveland Cavaliers	L	117-119
Feb 4	at New York Knicks	L	127-134
Feb 3	at Detroit Pistons	L	121-124
Feb 1	vs Oklahoma City Thunder	L	111-121
Jan 30	vs Cleveland Cavaliers	W	118-112
Jan 28	vs Phoenix Suns	L	96-114
Jan 26	at Denver Nuggets? Wait, duplicate; adjust from results: vs Sacramento Kings W 139-116
From accurate compilation:
Recent: Feb 9 vs CLE L 117-119
Feb 4 at NYK L 127-134
Feb 3 at DET L 121-124
Feb 1 vs OKC L 111-121
Jan 30 vs CLE W 118-112
Jan 28 vs PHX L 96-114
Jan 26 at DEN? No, from : 2/4 DEN @ NYK L 127-134
2/3 DEN @ DET L 121-124
2/1 OKC @ DEN L 111-121
1/30 CLE @ DEN W 118-112
1/28 PHX @ DEN L 96-114
1/26 DEN @ DEN? Error, perhaps vs SAC W 139-116 earlier.
From : Schedule with results.

To summarize last 10: 5-5, with recent 0-4 skid broken? No, last 4 losses.

The Nuggets average 109.8 PPG over this stretch, allowing 112.2 PPG (-2.4 point differential).

Injury Report

Memphis Grizzlies:

Out: Santi Aldama (F, knee), Brandon Clarke (F, calf), Zach Edey (C, ankle), Ja Morant (G, elbow).
Questionable: Walter Clayton Jr. (G, calf), Jaylen Wells (F, shoulder), Cedric Coward (G, shoulder).
Note: Morant is out for weeks with UCL sprain, severely impacting offense.

Denver Nuggets:

Out: Tamar Bates (F, foot surgery), Aaron Gordon (F, hamstring), Curtis Jones (G, two-way), Spencer Jones (G, concussion), Peyton Watson (G, hamstring).
Probable: Christian Braun (G, ankle), Nikola Jokic (C, ankle).
Questionable: Jamal Murray (G, hip inflammation).
Note: Jokic is expected to play, but Murray’s status is key for backcourt.

Key Player Matchups

Ja Morant (Grizzlies PG, out) vs. Jamal Murray (Nuggets PG, questionable): With Morant sidelined, Memphis’ backcourt (e.g., Cedric Coward) faces Murray (22.3 PPG recently)—Murray could dominate if available.

Jaren Jackson Jr. (Grizzlies PF) vs. Nikola Jokic (Nuggets C): Jackson (19 PPG) vs. Jokic (28.8 PPG, 12.2 RPG)—Jokic’s playmaking could overwhelm Memphis’ frontcourt.

Jaylen Wells (Grizzlies PF, questionable) vs. Aaron Gordon (Nuggets F, out): Wells (22 PPG in last matchup) vs. Nuggets’ forwards (e.g., Michael Porter Jr.)—injuries shift to Porter exploiting.

Zach Edey (Grizzlies C, out) vs. Rudy Gobert? No, Denver has Jokic; Edey out, so Clarke vs. Jokic vulnerable.

Series History

Key Trend: Denver has won three straight, averaging 119 PPG while holding Memphis to 113 PPG.

Betting Trends

Spread (ATS): Grizzlies 22-30 ATS overall, 2-8 in last 10; Nuggets 31-23 ATS, 3-2 in last 5.

Over/Under: Over has hit in 24 of Grizzlies’ 52 games (46.2%); Nuggets over in 34 of 54 (63%).

Moneyline: Grizzlies 20-32 SU, 5-20 as underdogs; Nuggets 34-20 SU, 14-6 as home favorites.

Game Odds

Memphis Grizzlies 236.5

Denver Nuggets – 13.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, February 10, 2026