This is an important game for both teams as they try to avoid the Play-In Tournament. In the Nuggets first game without Michael Malone, Nikola Jokic recorded 20 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists against the Kings. Jokic is averaging 10.2 assists per game this season and this is a great matchup for him to rack up dimes again with both the Nuggets and the Grizzlies ranked inside the top-seven in the league in pace of play.

This is a must win game for Michael Porter Jr. and the Denver Nuggets who are still fighting for playoff seeding. I also like that we’re working with a 240+ point total in what should be a competitive paced up environment. MPJ averages over 20 PPG with Jamal Murray missing in the lineup this season, in addition to averaging more points at home versus on the road. I’d play this up to 19.5 for a full unit.