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Denver has leaned on efficient scoring, with 115.2 points per game, 48.5% shooting, and a top-10 offensive rating. Memphis has countered with a balanced profile at 117.9 points per game, 48.8 rebounds per game, and 111.8 points allowed per game, while also carrying a top-10 defensive rating and a top-10 offensive rating. Memphis has also been stronger against the spread, but Denver’s scoring depth and slightly better market position make the road side the more appealing call in a game that projects as tight from start to finish.
Denver is projected to win a close game, 116-114, with its offense doing enough late to edge Memphis on the road. Memphis’ rebounding edge and solid defensive numbers should keep this competitive, but Denver’s scoring efficiency gives it the slight upper hand. The strongest position is Denver on the moneyline, while the total projection leans to a higher-scoring finish than the lower market number in circulation.
