Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies Preview
Looking to win big? The Grizzlies and Mavericks face off at 8:30 ET on NBA. The Mavericks are hosting the game at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX.
This Southwest division matchup has an over/under of 234.5 points, and the Mavericks are favored to win at home vs. the Grizzlies. Check out BetCoco for Dallas Mavericks – Memphis Grizzlies odds
Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Over the last three times that the Mavericks have hosted the Grizzlies, they have gone 2-1. In addition to going 2-1 vs. the spread in the last three head-to-head games vs. the Grizzlies, the Mavericks are 3-0 ATS the last three times they have hosted the Grizzlies.
- In their last three road games, Memphis has averaged 118 points per game while allowing 115. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Across their last three home contests, Dallas has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 110 points per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Grizzlies have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 2-1.
- Dallas 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.
Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
Heading into today’s game against the Mavericks, the Grizzlies are looking to make it three in a row both straight up and against the spread. However, they come into today’s matchup as the 8.5-point underdogs on the road. For the season, Memphis is 13th in the West with a record of 13-23.
So far, the Grizzlies have been the underdog in 23 of their 36 games and have a scoring margin of -8.9 points per game in those games. On the road, Memphis is 10-10 for the season.
Against the spread, the Grizzlies are 15-21 this season. This is a nice improvement from their recent ATS performance, as they have covered the spread in two straight games. On the road, they have managed to cover the spread in each of their last two games.
When looking at the over/under results for the Grizzlies, their games have averaged 221.3 points compared to an average over/under line of 224.8. This season, their games have finished above 234.5 just four times. Today, their over/under record is 15-20-1.
In their most recent game, the Grizzlies scored 121 points which is higher than their season-average of 107.8 points per game. Memphis has been looking to shoot more three-pointers this season, averaging 39.3 attempts per game. Overall, they have made 33% of their three-point attempts this season.
The Grizzlies’ defense is presently ranked 13th in the league, allowing an average of 113.5 points per contest. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Grizzlies squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 51.9% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 38.5% from downtown.
The Dallas Mavericks will host the Grizzlies as the 8.5-point favorites. If they are able to pull out the win, they will also cover the spread. Overall, Dallas is 22-15 and leads the Southwest Division.
Against the Western Conference, the Mavericks are in 6th place with a conference record of 17-12. When playing at home, Dallas has put together a scoring margin of +6.4 points per contest compared to -1.8 on the road. Their home record for the season is 11-7.
Dallas has put together three straight wins and have also covered the spread in three straight games. The team’s average ATS margin for the season is +1.7 points per game. So far, they have been the favorites in 23 games and have gone 15-8 vs. the spread.
Their over/under record coming into today’s game is 22-15, and 18 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today’s line of 234.5. The teams have combined to average 235.8 points per game this season.
The Mavericks are coming off a game where they put up 115 points, which is close to their season average of 119. Luka Doncic leads the team in scoring with 33.7 PPG, while Tim Hardaway Jr. is averaging 17.3 PPG.
Coming into the game, the Mavericks’ defense is giving up an average of 116.8 points per game. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA league average in 59.5% of their games. In the terms of takeaways, Mavericks are causing 11.7 turnovers per game, ranking 2nd in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 22nd in rejections, averaging 4.6 blocked shots each game.
With a 8.5-point advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Mavericks to secure a 115-107 victory.
Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Tips
- Take the Mavericks on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Grizzlies (+8.5)
- Our NBA model projects 222 points, and we suggest taking the under
Dallas Mavericks Injury Report
- Dante Exum – Heel – Out
- Maxi Kleber – Toe – Out
- Luka Doncic – Ankle – Probable
- Grant Williams – Ankle – Probable
- Dereck Lively II – Ankle – Out
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
- Derrick Rose – Hamstring – Out
- Steven Adams – Knee – Out
- Jaren Jackson Jr. – Right Knee – Questionable
- Ja Morant – Shoulder – Out
- Brandon Clarke – Achilles – Out
- Santi Aldama – Knee – Doubtful
