Memphis Grizzlies vs Cleveland Cavaliers Preview
At 8:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies will host the Cleveland Cavaliers in a non-conference matchup. The Cavaliers (-222) are 5.5-point favorites over the Grizzlies (+180), and the over/under line is set at 219.
Cleveland is currently 29-16 and on a three-game winning streak. The Grizzlies (18-29) have dropped two straight and are 13th in the Western Conference.
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Memphis Grizzlies vs Cleveland Cavaliers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Over the last three times that the Grizzlies have hosted the Cavaliers, they have gone 2-1. The three most recent times the Cavaliers were favored against the Grizzlies, they have an average scoring differential of 5 and a 2-1 record vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Cavaliers have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 6-3-1 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 112 points per game in these contests.
- Across the Grizzlies last ten home games, the team averaged 110 points per game while allowing 114. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 6-4, while going 5-5 straight-up.
- As the betting underdog, the Grizzlies have an ATS mark of just 6-4 in their last ten games. Memphis posted a straight up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Cavaliers have a straight up record of 10-0. Their record vs the spread in these games was 8-2.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
As the Cavaliers look to extend their win streak to four games, they are favored by 5.5 points over the Grizzlies. This season, the Cavs have been favored in 27 of their 45 games and have gone 21-6 in those games. Their average scoring margin as the favorite is +8.7 PPG.
Against the spread, Cleveland is 24-19 for the season, going 11-7 ATS on the road and 13-12 ATS at home. The Cavs have won 15 straight games as the favorite and are 15-11 ATS as the favorite this season.
Cleveland’s O/U record for the season is 22-22-1, and the over has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have finished with 224.4 points per game, and today’s O/U line is set at 219.
In their most recent game, the Cavs defeated the Pistons by a score of 128-121. The O/U line for that game was 231.5, and Cleveland was favored by 13.5 points. The win moved the Cavs to 29-16 on the season, which is good for 4th place in the Eastern Conference.
Against Eastern Conference teams, the Cavs are 20-10 and 7-4 against other teams in the Central Division. On the road, Cleveland has a record of 12-8 compared to 17-8 at home.
On the road, the Cavaliers are averaging 113.1 points per game, which is 19th in the NBA. Overall, they are 19th in scoring at 114.4 points per game. So far, they have outscored the league average in 44.4% of their games.
Cleveland has been an above-average shooting team this season, ranking 11th in field goal percentage at 47%. However, they are just 18th in three-point shooting at 35%. In terms of pace, the Cavaliers are 21st in the league.
When it comes to two-point shooting, Cleveland is 7th in the NBA with a 56% success rate. They are also 11th in offensive rebounds and 12th in assists.
On average, the Cleveland defense is giving up 110.0 points per game (3rd). Right now, they are on a 3 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Cavaliers defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 52.4% while allowing 35.5% from downtown.
Today, Memphis is looking to snap a two-game losing streak after losing to the Kings by a score of 103-94. The Grizzlies covered the spread in that game as 11-point underdogs.
Memphis has an ATS record of 22-25 for the season, and they have covered the spread in their last three home games. As the underdog, the Grizzlies are 17-17 against the spread this season.
This year, Memphis has been the underdog in 34 of their 47 games. As the underdog, they have a scoring differential of -7.1 points per game. The O/U record for the Grizzlies is 19-27-1, and their last two games have gone under the betting line.
In the Western Conference, the Grizzlies are currently in 13th place with an overall record of 18-29. In games against other Western Conference teams, they are 12-22 and 6-6 against non-conference opponents.
The Grizzlies’ games this season have averaged a combined scoring total of 220.1 points per game, and today’s O/U line is set at 219. So far, 35 of their games have had higher O/U lines than that.
When it comes to scoring, the Grizzlies are one of the worst teams in the league, averaging just 107.5 points per game (30th). At home, they are even worse, with an average of 104.7 points per game (30th).
Memphis has been a below-average team in terms of pace, ranking 15th in the NBA at 98.7 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, the Grizzlies are dead last in the league at 43%.
Despite their low field goal percentage, the Grizzlies have been able to get up a lot of three-point shots, ranking 5th in the NBA in attempts. However, they are shooting just 34% from beyond the arc (28th).
At this time, the Grizzlies’ defense is positioned 12th in the NBA, permitting 112.6 points per game. Inside the arc, the Grizzlies defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 53.1% and 37.8% from three-point territory.
With the Cavaliers being favored by 5.5, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 111-109 in favor of the Cavaliers.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Tips
- Take the Cavaliers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Grizzlies (+5.5)
- Projecting a combined 220 points, we like the over
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
- Derrick Rose – Hamstring – Doubtful
- Marcus Smart – Finger – Out
- Steven Adams – Knee – Out
- Luke Kennard – Knee – Doubtful
- Ja Morant – Shoulder – Out
- Brandon Clarke – Achilles – Out
- John Konchar – Ankle – Questionable
- Desmond Bane – Ankle – Out
- Ziaire Williams – Hand – Out
- Jake LaRavia – Ankle – Out
Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report
- Tristan Thompson – Suspension – Out
- Ty Jerome – Ankle – Out
