Memphis Grizzlies vs Miami Heat Preview
Making on a bet on this NBA game featuring the Heat versus the Grizzlies? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BSSE. The game will be played at FedExForum in Memphis, TN.
The Heat are favored in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 218.5 points. Check out BetCoco for Memphis Grizzlies – Miami Heat odds
Memphis Grizzlies vs Miami Heat Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Grizzlies have faced off vs. the Heat as the underdog, they have gone 2-1. In the last five head to head games between the Heat and Grizzlies, the average combined point total is 222 points per game. The over/under record in these matchups is 3-2.
- Miami has a 1-4 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 103 points per game while allowing 109. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Memphis has an ATS record of 2-8 while averaging 110 per game. The team went 2-8 overall in these games.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Grizzlies have gone 3-7 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-8.
- Although the Heat have a strong straight up record in their last five games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 0-5.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Miami Heat Prediction
Coming into today’s matchup, the Heat is focused on adding to their two game winning streak, with an overall record of 3-4. At this time, the team’s rank is 11th in the Eastern Conference, and they are also 3rd in the Southeast division.
Miami arrives with an ATS record of 1-6 for the season up to this point. This season, Miami has a 0-4 record against the spread when they are favored, and they are 1-2 when playing as underdogs.
The Heat have had over half of their games remain below the over/under lines, with their over/under record sitting at 3-4-0. Their games have an ongoing average of 205.0 points per game, with an average over/under line of 220.8.
In their most recent game, the Heat’s offense concluded with only 108 points against the Lakers. Throughout the game, they made 12/37 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 46.6%. The team’s top scorer is Tyler Herro, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 25.3, while Bam Adebayo also carries a PPG average of 21.5 into the game.
Currently, the Heat’s defense holds the 14thth rank in the NBA, allowing 111.3 points per game. In the current season, the Heat defense has excelled, sitting 14thth in the NBA by allowing 111.3 points per game.
So far this season, the Grizzlies has a record of 1-6, as they look to get closer to the .500 mark vs. the Heat. Across seven games, the Grizzlies have a 1-5 record when facing Western Conference teams, and they have a 0-1 record in non-conference games.
Memphis currently has an ATS record below .500, sitting at 2-5 at this point. This season, Memphis has a 1-4 record against the spread when they are the favorites, and they are 1-1 as underdogs.
Coming into the game, the Grizzlies have a below .500 over/under record of 3-4-0. The average over/under line in their games stands at 223.2, and their differential vs. the over/under line this season is 0.1.
In their latest game, the Grizzlies offense put up 112 points against the Trail Blazers. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 50.6% and made 13 threes. Desmond Bane led the team in scoring, putting up 30 points. Additionally, Jaren Jackson Jr. contributed 27 points for the Grizzlies.
The Grizzlies’ defense is presently ranked 20thth in the league, allowing an average of 115.0 points per contest. This season, the Grizzlies defense has been impressive, holding the 20thth position in the league while permitting an average of 115.0 points per contest.
Coming in as 2.5 point favorites, our projections have the Heat picking up a 106-105 win.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Miami Heat Betting Tips
- Take the Heat on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Grizzlies (+2.5)
- Our NBA model projects 211 points, and we suggest taking the under
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
- Derrick Rose – Knee – Out
- Steven Adams – Knee – Out
- Ja Morant – Suspension – Out
- Brandon Clarke – Achilles – Out
- John Konchar – Hip – Doubtful
- Xavier Tillman Sr. – Knee – Out
Miami Heat Injury Report
- Jimmy Butler – Knee – Probable
- Caleb Martin – Knee – Out
- Nikola Jovic – Illness – Out
- Jamal Cain – Illness – Out
