Portland Trail Blazers vs Memphis Grizzlies Preview
Betting on today’s Grizzlies and Trail Blazers game? Catch the action at Moda Center in Portland, OR, as the Trail Blazers hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ROOT.
The Grizzlies are favored in this Western conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 218.5 points. Check out BetCoco for Portland Trail Blazers – Memphis Grizzlies odds
Portland Trail Blazers vs Memphis Grizzlies Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Trail Blazers are averaging 115 points per game, compared to the Grizzlies at 114. These figures have led to Portland posting a record of 2-1.
- In their last three games away from home, the Grizzlies have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 109 points per game in these contests.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Trail Blazers offense has averaged 112 points per game while allowing an average of 117. Portland posted an overall record of 4-6 while going 7-3 ATS.
- Portland has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 ATS in their last five games.
- Going back to their previous three games as the favorite, Memphis has an ATS mark of 0-3 while going 0-3 straight up.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
The Grizzlies, seeking to come out on top vs. the Trail Blazers, have a below .500 record of 0-6. Still looking for their first win, they have played three games on the road and three at home, with their average scoring margin sitting at -9.8.
For the season, Memphis has an overall ATS record of 1-5. When favored, Memphis has a 0-4 record against the spread, while as underdogs they are 1-1.
For the season, Memphis currently holds a 3-3-0 over/under record. Their games have an average over/under line of 224, and they possess a 1.2 differential in comparison to the over/under line this season.
This year, the Memphis offense has recorded an average field goal percentage of 46.9%, 24.3 free throw attempts per game, and a total of 117.5 points per game for the 2023-2024 NBA season.
Defensively, the Grizzlies are ranked 24th in points allowed per game (117.5), 3rd in blocked shots per game (7.2), and 3rd in steals per game (9.5) this season.
The Trail Blazers are set to play the Grizzlies, with a chance to surpass .500, considering their current record of 3-3. So far, the Trail Blazers have gone 1-1 when playing against Western Conference teams and 2-2 in non-conference contests.
Portland has an overall ATS record of 3-3 as they come into today’s game. When playing on the road, the Trail Blazers hold an ATS record of 2-2 in contrast to a 1-1 record against the spread when playing at home.
The Trail Blazers have recorded an 3-3-0 in terms of their over/under record for this season. The average points per game in their played games is 234.0, with an average over/under line of 219.2.
In terms of the Portland offense, they have a field goal percentage of 44.8, ranking 10th in the NBA. Additionally, they have averaged 20.3 free throw attempts per game, ranking 6th in the league. Furthermore, Portland has scored 111.2 points per game, ranking 14th in the NBA.
This season, the Trail Blazers’ defense ranks 9th in the NBA, allowing an average of 109.3 points per game. They also rank 13th in the league, allowing 21.2 free throw attempts per game, and rank 24th in the NBA, averaging 9 steals per game.
In spite of being 3 point underdogs, we anticipate the Trail Blazers winning this one 109-105.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Tips
- We like the Trail Blazers on the moneyline (+119)
- The Trail Blazers are also our pick on the spread at +3
- Our NBA model projects 214 points, and we suggest taking the under
Portland Trail Blazers Injury Report
- Anfernee Simons – Thumb – Out
- Ish Wainright – Calf – Out
- Scoot Henderson – Ankle – Out
- Toumani Camara – Wrist – Questionable
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
- Derrick Rose – Knee – Out
- Steven Adams – Knee – Out
- Ja Morant – Suspension – Out
- Brandon Clarke – Achilles – Out
- John Konchar – Hip – Out
- Santi Aldama – Ankle – Questionable
