Apr 8, 2026regularTier-one edge
MEM
Memphis Grizzlies
VS@
DEN
Denver Nuggets
MEM 19%81% DEN
Model pick
DEN (81% confidence)
Primary read
elo diff (+12.9%)
Narrative
The model is fairly confident in Denver, giving them a 81% chance to win at home. By Elo (443), Denver is the more proven team heading into this matchup. Denver has an edge in net rating (offensive minus defensive rating) diff (20g). Denver holds a defensive edge, allowing -8.3 fewer PPG than their opponent in this window. Denver Nuggets is down 2 rotation players, including Peyton Watson, which lowers its expected scoring availability to 86%, while memphis Grizzlies is down 12 rotation players, including Ja Morant, which lowers its expected scoring availability to 33%.
Key factors
elo diff
Value: 442.97
+12.9%
Net rating (offensive minus defensive rating) diff (20g)
Value: 19.17
+4.6%
Home effective field goal percentage (10g)
Value: 0.60
+3.2%
Game info
DateApr 8, 2026
MatchupMEM @ DEN
Model pickDEN
Confidence81%
Home win prob81%
Game ID0022501162
Slate metadata
Slate dateApr 8, 2026
GeneratedApr 16, 8:46 PM
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