Grizzlies vs Spurs Prediction: Division Clash Tonight
Tonight’s division clash at 8:00 ET pits the San Antonio Spurs against the Memphis Grizzlies. Hosting the game, the Spurs (-247) lead as favorites, with odds at 6.5 points.
The total points over/under is set at 218. Positioned 15th, San Antonio (15-54) faces 13th-ranked Memphis (23-47) in a tight Southwest Division contest. With Memphis enduring a four-game losing streak, this NBA matchup promises intense action.
Betting Preview
Memphis Grizzlies
As the underdog, the Grizzlies have lost four straight games and are 29-25 ATS as the underdog this season. Today, they are getting 6.5 points against the Spurs. In their games as the underdog, Memphis has gone 17-37 straight up, aligning with the NBA current standings.
The Grizzlies are coming off a 137-116 loss to the Warriors, where they were 11.5-point underdogs. The O/U line for that game was 219.5, and Memphis is now 33-36-1 on the season, as noted in the NBA scores.
Overall, the Grizzlies are 23-47 this season, which has them in 13th place in the Western Conference. In non-conference games, they are 10-15 compared to 13-32 against Western Conference opponents, as tracked in the NBA games schedule.
On the road, the Grizzlies are 15-20 straight up and 20-15 ATS. Their average scoring differential on the road is -6.2 points per game.
This season, Memphis has gone over the O/U line in four straight games. Today’s line is set at 218, which is just below their season average of 218.8 points per game.
Heading into their game against the Spurs, the Grizzlies are averaging 106 points per game, which is 30th in the NBA. However, on the road, they are scoring 108.7 points per game (26th).
Memphis Grizzlies: Three-Point Struggles and Defensive Highlights
When it comes to three-point shooting, Memphis is 10th in made threes per game (13.4) and 5th in attempts (38.5). However, they are just 30th in three-point shooting percentage (34%).
Overall, the Grizzlies are 30th in field goal percentage at 43%. In terms of two-point shooting, they are 29th in both made and attempted.
On the defensive side of the ball, the Grizzlies are 12th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 112.8. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Memphis is 17th at 47.4%. They are 11th in free throws made per game allowed at 21.5.
When it comes to defending the three-point line, the Grizzlies are 22nd in made threes allowed per game at 13.3. Opponents have made 37.9% of their three-point attempts against Memphis.
One area where Memphis has been successful is in blocking shots. They are 4th in the league in blocked shots per game at 6.2. In terms of steals, the Grizzlies are 6th at 7.9 per contest.
San Antonio Spurs
Today, the Spurs are favored by 6.5 points against the Grizzlies. This season, San Antonio has been favored in just six of their 69 games and has a 5-1 record in those games. As the favorite, they have gone 35-34 against the spread, covering the spread in two straight games.
San Antonio’s O/U record for the season is 34-34-1. In their games this year, the average combined scoring total is 231.9 points, and today’s O/U line is set at 218.
When looking at their Western Conference record, the Spurs are 9-32, which has them in 15th place. Within the Southwest Division, they are 1-12 and are in 5th place overall. San Antonio’s record for the season is 15-54.
In their last game, the Spurs lost to the Mavericks by a score of 113-107. They were 8.5-point underdogs going into the game. The O/U line for that game was 236 points.
At home, the Spurs are averaging 114.1 points per game, which is 18th in the NBA. Overall, they are 21st in scoring at 112.3 points per game. In terms of pace, San Antonio is 3rd in the league with an average of 101.1 possessions per game.
Spurs’ Shooting Woes and Defensive Concerns
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Spurs are 28th in the NBA at 34%. They are making an average of 12.6 threes per game, which is 15th in the league. In terms of free throws, San Antonio is 26th in both attempts and makes.
San Antonio is 24th in field goal percentage at 46%. Inside the arc, they are shooting 53%, which is 19th in the NBA. In terms of offensive rebounds, the Spurs are 18th in the league. When it comes to assists, they are 2nd in the NBA at 29.8 per game.
Coming into tonight’s game, the San Antonio Spurs are giving up an average of 119.7 points per game, which is 25th in the league. At home, they are allowing 119.1 points per game, which is 27th in the NBA. Over their last five games, the Spurs have given up an average of 112 points per game, which is 19th in the league.
On the season, opponents have made 37.6% of their three-point attempts against the Spurs, which is 15th in the league. So far, opposing teams have made more threes than their season average in 42% of their games vs. San Antonio.
One area where the Spurs have been strong is in the blocked shots department, as they are 3rd in the NBA in that category. In terms of steals, they are 21st in the league.
Betting Picks
- OU Under 218 -112
- ML: Spurs -247
- ATS: Grizzlies +6.5
Grizzlies vs Spurs Odds
- ML: MEM +199 | SA -247
- SPREAD: MEM +6.5 | SA -6.5
- TOTAL: 218
Grizzlies vs Spurs Game Information
- Memphis Grizzlies vs. San Antonio Spurs
- Frost Bank Center, San Antonio TX
- Friday, March 22nd 8:00 ET
- Free Live Stream: LiveSports.watch
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