Cleveland Cavaliers vs Memphis Grizzlies Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies (+1159) will travel to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers (-2649) in a non-conference matchup. Cleveland is favored by 18.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 210.5. The Cavaliers have lost three straight games and are 5th in the Eastern Conference. The Grizzlies are 13th in the Western Conference and have dropped two in a row.
Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 ET and will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. BSOH will have TV coverage of the game.
Check out BetCoco for Cleveland Cavaliers – Memphis Grizzlies odds
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Memphis Grizzlies Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back on the last three head-to-head matchups between Memphis and Cleveland, the Cavaliers hold the edge with a record of 2-1. Not only does the team have the better record, but they have won in convincing fashion, posting an average scoring differential of 7 points.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Grizzlies have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 105 points per game in this stretch.
- Through their last five home games, Cleveland has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 109 points per game.
- Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Grizzlies have a straight up record of 2-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-3.
- Across their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Cavaliers have an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-2 against the spread.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
In their last game, the Grizzlies lost to the Spurs by a score of 102-87. The O/U line for the game was 216.5, and Memphis was getting 5.5 points as the underdog.
Memphis is currently on a 2-game losing streak and has an overall record of 27-52. In the Western Conference, they are in 13th place and 4th in the Southwest Division.
As the underdog, the Grizzlies have an ATS record of 32-30 this season, and they are 20-42 straight-up. Today, they are 18.5-point underdogs and have gone 2-2 ATS as the underdog.
This season, Memphis has had an average scoring differential of -8.3 points per game as the underdog. On the road, their scoring differential is -6.5 PPG, and they are 23-17 ATS on the road.
The Grizzlies have gone 36-42-1 on the O/U this season, and the under has hit in their last four games. On average, their games have finished with 218.2 points, and today’s O/U line is 210.5.
Heading into tonight’s game, the Grizzlies are one of the worst scoring teams in the NBA, averaging just 105.7 points per game (30th). However, they have been slightly better on the road, averaging 107.9 points per game.
When it comes to their field goal percentage, Memphis is one of the worst teams in the league, shooting just 43% from the field (30th). They have also struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 34% of their three-point attempts (30th).
Despite their struggles on offense, the Grizzlies are one of the better three-point shooting teams in the NBA, averaging 13.1 made threes per game (12th). In terms of pace, Memphis is 16th in the league, averaging 97.9 possessions per game.
Currently, the Grizzlies’ defense holds the 11th rank in the NBA, allowing 112.6 points per game. Opponents are hitting 54.1% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 37.9% of their three-point attempts.
In their last game, the Cavaliers lost to the Clippers by a score of 120-118. The O/U line for that game was 217.5 points. Cleveland covered the spread as 4-point underdogs.
This season, Cleveland has an O/U record of 39-39-1. In their games, the average combined scoring total is 222.6 points, which is higher than today’s line of 210.5 points.
Cleveland is currently 5th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 46-33. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 30-20 compared to 16-13 against the West.
The Cavaliers are favored by 18.5 points today and have a record of 35-15 as the favorite. As the favorite, they are 23-26 against the spread and have gone 2-3 straight-up.
Looking at their ATS record, the Cavaliers are 37-40 overall and 18-20 at home. The team has won their last two games straight-up at home.
When playing at home, the Cavaliers are averaging 114.3 points per game which is 17th in the NBA. Overall, they are 21st in scoring at 112.5 points per game. In terms of three-point shooting, Cleveland is 7th in made threes at 13.5 per game.
So far this season, the Cavaliers are 12th in field goal percentage, hitting 47% of their shots. In terms of pace, they are 22nd in the league. Cleveland has outscored the NBA scoring average in 43% of their games.
When it comes to assists, the Cavaliers are 8th in the NBA at 28 per game. In terms of offensive rebounds, they are 22nd in the league. From the free-throw line, Cleveland is 25th in made free throws at 15.6 per game.
This season, the Cavaliers defense has been impressive, holding the 7th position in the league while permitting an average of 110.1 points per contest. Cleveland’s defense is currently forcing 12.8 turnovers per game, which is 17th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 22nd in blocked shots, with an average of 4.6 rejections per game.
With the Cavaliers being favored by 18.5, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 111-104 in favor of the Cavaliers.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Tips
- Take the Cavaliers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Grizzlies (+18.5)
- Projecting a combined 215 points, we like the over
Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report
- Ty Jerome – Ankle – Out
- Dean Wade – Knee – Out
- Sam Merrill – Neck – Doubtful
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
- Derrick Rose – Low Back – Out
- Marcus Smart – Finger – Out
- Luke Kennard – Knee – Out
- Jaren Jackson Jr. – Quad – Out
- Yuta Watanabe – Personal – Out
- Ja Morant – Shoulder – Out
- John Konchar – Heel – Out
- Desmond Bane – Back – Out
- Lamar Stevens – Groin – Questionable
- Ziaire Williams – Hip – Out
- Santi Aldama – Right Foot – Out
- Jake LaRavia – Ankle – Questionable
- Vince Williams Jr. – Knee – Out
