Indiana Pacers vs Memphis Grizzlies Preview
At 3:30 ET, the Pacers (-405) will host the Grizzlies (+311) in a non-conference matchup. Indiana is currently favored by 9 points and has won two straight games. Memphis, on the other hand, has won three in a row and is 13th in the Western Conference.
This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis and can be seen on BSIN. The over/under line for the game is currently 232 points.
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Indiana Pacers vs Memphis Grizzlies Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times the Grizzlies have travelled to take on the Pacers, they are 2-1. The over/under record in the five most recent head to head games between the Grizzlies and Pacers is 2-3 with an average of 229 points per game. The last three times that the Grizzlies have been on the road vs. the Pacers, the over/under record is 4-1.
- Through their last ten road games, Memphis has an ATS record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 6-4 while averaging 110 points per game.
- Through their last five home contests, the Pacers offense has averaged 113 points per game while allowing an average of 121. Indiana posted an overall record of 1-4 while going 2-2-1 ATS.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Grizzlies have gone 6-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 6-4.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Pacers have a straight up record of 6-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 5-5.
Indiana Pacers vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
As the underdog, the Grizzlies have covered the spread in three straight games and have an ATS record of 15-17 as the underdog. On the road, they are 14-11 ATS compared to 6-14 ATS at home.
This season, Memphis has been the underdog in 32 of their 45 games. As the underdog, they have a scoring differential of -7 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 232, and the Grizzlies have gone 40-2 to the under this season.
In their last game against the Magic, the Grizzlies won 107-106 as 6.5-point underdogs. The O/U line for that game was 212.5. This win improved Memphis’ record to 18-27 on the season, and they are currently 13th in the Western Conference.
On average, the Grizzlies’ games have finished with 220.5 points this season, which is lower than today’s O/U line of 232. Their over/under record for the season is 19-25-1.
Heading into the game, the Grizzlies are one of the worst offensive teams in the league, ranking 30th in scoring at 107.8 points per game. They have been even worse on the road, averaging just 105.2 points per game away from home.
So far this season, Memphis has scored below the NBA scoring average in 75.6% of their games. They are also 29th in field goal percentage at 44% and have struggled from two-point range, hitting just 51% of their attempts (29th).
Despite their offensive struggles, the Grizzlies have been one of the most aggressive three-point shooting teams in the league. They are 5th in three-point attempts but have hit just 34% of their looks (29th).
The Grizzlies’ defense is presently ranked 12th in the league, allowing an average of 112.8 points per contest. On two point field goal attempts, the Grizzlies’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 52.6% and allowing 38.1% from beyond the arc.
Indiana is favored by 9 points today and has a 10-9 ATS record as the favorite. As the favorite, they have gone 11-8 straight-up and have won their last two games vs. the spread.
In their last game, the Pacers defeated the Suns by a score of 133-131. The O/U line for that game was 243.5, giving them a two-point win vs. the spread as 5-point underdogs.
This season, Indiana has an O/U record of 28-18, and their games have averaged 248.1 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 232, and their last two games have gone over the line.
Indiana’s overall record is 26-20, which is good for 6th place in the Eastern Conference. Against the East, they are 21-11 and 9-2 vs. their division. At home, the Pacers are 15-9 and have won two straight games at home.
For the season, Indiana is 26-18 ATS and has covered the spread in two straight games at home. As the favorite, they are 16-9 vs. the spread and have an average scoring margin of +9.3 points per game.
The Pacers are the highest-scoring team in the league, averaging 125 points per game. They have been even better at home, where they are averaging 127.3 points per game. In terms of pace, Indiana is 2nd in the NBA.
When it comes to shooting, the Pacers lead the NBA in field goal percentage at 50%. They are also the top team in two-point shooting at 58%. From beyond the arc, Indiana is 6th in three-point shooting at 38%.
So far this season, the Pacers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 71.7% of their games. They have also been the top team in assists, averaging 31.1 per game.
On defense, the Pacers are ranked 28th in the NBA this season. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA scoring average in 73.9% of their games. The Indiana defense has allowed opponents to shoot 37.5% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 50.7% of their field goal attempts vs. Indiana.
Coming in as 9 point favorites, our projections have the Pacers picking up a 112-107 win.
Indiana Pacers vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Tips
- Take the Pacers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Grizzlies (+9)
- Our NBA model projects 219 points, and we suggest taking the under
Indiana Pacers Injury Report
- Jalen Smith – Low Back – Questionable
- Tyrese Haliburton – Hamstring – Out
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
- Derrick Rose – Hamstring – Out
- Marcus Smart – Finger – Out
- Steven Adams – Knee – Out
- Luke Kennard – Knee – Out
- Ja Morant – Shoulder – Out
- Brandon Clarke – Achilles – Out
- Desmond Bane – Ankle – Out
- Jake LaRavia – Ankle – Out
