Brooklyn Nets vs Memphis Grizzlies Preview
At 7:30 ET, the Brooklyn Nets (-388) will host the Memphis Grizzlies (+301) in a non-conference matchup. The Nets come into this game as 9-point favorites and have won two straight games. Memphis, on the other hand, has lost five games in a row and is 13th in the Western Conference.
This game will take place at the Barclays Center and can be seen on YES.
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Brooklyn Nets vs Memphis Grizzlies Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Nets have faced off vs. the Grizzlies as the favorite, they have gone 2-1. Going back to the last five head-to-head games between the Nets and Grizzlies, the over/under record in these games is 3-2 with a combined average of 234 points per contest.
- Across their last five road contests, Memphis has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 0-5, while averaging 104 points per game.
- Although Brooklyn has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 92 points per game in these games.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Grizzlies have gone 4-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the Nets have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 4-1.
Brooklyn Nets vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
In their last five games, the Grizzlies have lost all five and are currently sitting in 13th place in the Western Conference. They have a record of 20-41 and are 9-point underdogs today vs. the Nets.
Memphis’ ATS record for the season is 29-32, and they have gone 17-13 ATS on the road compared to 12-19 ATS at home. As the underdog, they are 24-21 ATS and have failed to cover the spread in their last two games.
This season, the Grizzlies have been the underdog in 45 of their 61 games. As the underdog, their ATS record is 24-21, and they have gone 14-31 straight-up. The team’s average scoring differential as the underdog is -8.1 points per game.
On the road, Memphis has an average scoring differential of -5.5 points per game. Their road record is 13-17, while they are 7-24 at home. The Grizzlies’ O/U record on the road is 17-13.
In their last game, the Grizzlies lost to the Trail Blazers by a score of 107-100. The O/U line for that game was 210 points, and Memphis was favored by 2.5 points. This season, the Grizzlies’ games have averaged 218.8 points per game.
Heading into their matchup against the Nets, the Grizzlies are one of the lowest-scoring teams in the league, averaging just 106.1 points per game (30th). On the road, they are scoring slightly more at 108.8 points per game (27th).
When it comes to pace, Memphis is 16th in the NBA with an average of 98.3 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are shooting just 43% (30th).
One area where the Grizzlies have been successful is from beyond the arc. They are 10th in the league in three-pointers made per game (13.4), but they are last in three-point shooting percentage at 34%.
At this time, the Grizzlies’ defense is positioned 10th in the NBA, permitting 112.8 points per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Grizzlies are forcing 14.1 per game, which is 25th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 4th in blocked shots at 6.1 per game.
The Nets have won two straight games at home and are favored by 9 points today against the Grizzlies. As the favorite, Brooklyn has a scoring margin of +9.9 points per game this season.
Brooklyn’s most recent win came against the Hawks, as they covered the spread as 1-point underdogs. The final score of the game was 114-102, which was well below the O/U line of 218.5.
This season, the Nets have an O/U record of 27-33, and their games have averaged a combined 226.5 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 210.5, and 59 of their games have had higher O/U lines than that.
As the favorite, Brooklyn has an ATS record of 12-7 at home and 15-23 overall. They have covered the spread in their last three games as the favorite.
In the Eastern Conference, the Nets are currently in 11th place with a record of 24-36. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 16-19 and 2-8 against division opponents. At home, they are 15-17 and 17-12 ATS.
At home, the Nets are averaging 114.3 points per game, which is 20th in the NBA. Overall, they are 23rd in scoring at 112.2 points per game. Brooklyn has outscored the league average in 40% of their games this season. In terms of pace, they are 24th in the NBA at 97.3 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Nets are 27th in field goal percentage at 45%. In terms of two-point shooting, they are 25th in the league at 52%. However, Brooklyn is 6th in three-pointers made per game at 13.7. They are 16th in three-point shooting percentage at 36%.
Overall, the Nets are 14th in assists at 26.6 per game. In terms of free throws, they are 27th in both makes (15.5) and attempts (20.5) per game. When it comes to offensive rebounds, the Nets are 6th in the NBA.
At this time, the Nets’ defense is positioned 15th in the NBA, permitting 114.3 points per game. In the terms of takeaways, Nets are causing 11.9 turnovers per game, ranking 6th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 14th in rejections, averaging 5.2 blocked shots each game.
The Nets enter this game as 9-point favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 108-101.
Brooklyn Nets vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Tips
- Take the Nets on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Grizzlies (+9)
- Our NBA model projects 209 points, and we suggest taking the under
Brooklyn Nets Injury Report
- Ben Simmons – Leg – Questionable
- Cam Thomas – Ankle – Out
- Dariq Whitehead – Shin – Out
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
- Derrick Rose – Low Back – Out
- Marcus Smart – Finger – Out
- Jaren Jackson Jr. – Quad – Doubtful
- Ja Morant – Shoulder – Out
- Brandon Clarke – Achilles – Out
- Desmond Bane – Ankle – Out
- Ziaire Williams – Back – Out
- Scotty Pippen Jr. – Lower Back – Out
