Memphis Grizzlies vs Portland Trail Blazers Preview
Tip-off for this Western Conference matchup between the Trail Blazers and Grizzlies is scheduled for 8:00 ET at FedExForum in Memphis. The Grizzlies (-141) are currently favored by 2.5 points over the Trail Blazers (+117), and the over/under line is set at 209.
Memphis enters this game on a four-game losing streak and is 13th in the Western Conference at 20-40. Portland is 14th in the West at 16-42 and has lost two in a row. This game will be shown on BSSE.
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Memphis Grizzlies vs Portland Trail Blazers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back on the last three head-to-head matchups between Memphis and Portland, the Trail Blazers hold the edge with a record of 2-1. Not only does the team have the better record, but they have won in convincing fashion, posting an average scoring differential of 7 points.
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, Portland has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 104 per game. The team went 2-8 overall in these games.
- In their last three home games, Memphis has averaged 106 points per game while allowing 116. The team’s record in this stretch was 0-3 while going 2-1.
- Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Trail Blazers have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Grizzlies have a straight up record of 5-5 and an ATS mark of 4-6.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction
In Portland’s most recent game, they faced the Grizzlies and won by a score of 122-92. This victory improved their overall record to 16-42, which is currently 14th in the Western Conference.
As the Trail Blazers are currently 5th in the Northwest Division with a record of 1-12, they are 2.5-point underdogs for today’s game. In the Western Conference, they are 7-32 against other teams and 9-10 against the East.
Portland has an ATS record of 26-32 for the season, including a 15-14 mark on the road. They have covered the spread in their last three road games and are 11-18 ATS at home.
This season, Portland has an O/U record of 26-31-1, and their games have averaged 223.4 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 209 is lower than all but one of their games this season.
In their most recent game against Memphis, Portland covered the spread as 1-point underdogs. This improved their ATS record on the road to 15-14.
This season, the Trail Blazers are 29th in the NBA in scoring at 107.5 points per game. They are also 29th in road scoring at 106.5 points per contest. In terms of pace, Portland is 21st in the league at 97.7 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting efficiency, the Blazers are 29th in field goal percentage at 43%. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 27th in the NBA at 34%. Overall, Portland is 30th in true shooting percentage.
Despite being 30th in assists, the Blazers are 5th in offensive rebounds. In terms of free throws, Portland is 17th in both makes and attempts this season.
In terms of defense, Trail Blazers is currently on par with the NBA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 115.9 points per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Trail Blazers are forcing 14.1 per game, which is 27th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 25th in blocked shots at 4.6 per game.
Today, the Grizzlies are looking to snap a four-game losing streak. They are currently 13th in the Western Conference with a record of 20-40. In the Southwest Division, they are in 4th place.
As the favorite, the Grizzlies are 6-9 this season and have gone 5-10 against the spread in those games. They have been favored in 15 of their 60 games. Memphis has an ATS record of 12-18 at home.
In their last game against the Trail Blazers, the Grizzlies lost by a score of 122-92. The O/U line for that game was 208.5, and Memphis was favored by 1 point going into the game.
This season, the Grizzlies have an O/U record of 27-32-1. In their last two games, the combined scoring has gone over the posted O/U lines. On average, their games have finished with 219 points.
In the Western Conference, the Grizzlies are 13-27 against other teams and 7-13 against non-conference opponents. At home, they are 12-18 ATS and have an average scoring differential of -7.9 points per game.
At home, the Grizzlies are ranked 30th in the league in scoring at 103.5 points per game. Overall, they are last in the NBA in scoring at 106.2 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are also 30th in the league at 43%. In terms of pace, they are 16th in the NBA.
From beyond the arc, the Grizzlies are 29th in three-point shooting percentage at 34%. They are 11th in the league in three-point makes at 13.4 per game. In terms of free throw shooting, they are 24th in the NBA at 15.7 makes per game.
When it comes to assists, the Grizzlies are 23rd in the league at 25 per game. In terms of offensive rebounds, they are 22nd in the NBA.
This season, the Grizzlies’ defense is the 9th ranked defense in the NBA at 9th PPG. So far, they have held opposing offenses below the NBA scoring average in 60.0% of their games. In the terms of takeaways, Grizzlies are causing 14 turnovers per game, ranking 25th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 5th in rejections, averaging 6.1 blocked shots each game.
In spite of being 2.5 point underdogs, we anticipate the Trail Blazers winning this one 93-63.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Tips
- We like the Trail Blazers on the moneyline (+117)
- The Trail Blazers are also our pick on the spread at +2.5
- Our NBA model projects 156 points, and we suggest taking the under
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
- Derrick Rose – Low Back – Out
- Marcus Smart – Finger – Out
- Luke Kennard – Illness – Questionable
- Jaren Jackson Jr. – Quad – Out
- Ja Morant – Shoulder – Out
- Brandon Clarke – Achilles – Out
- John Konchar – Thumb – Questionable
- Desmond Bane – Ankle – Out
- Scotty Pippen Jr. – Lower Back – Out
Portland Trail Blazers Injury Report
- Malcolm Brogdon – Illness – Out
- Deandre Ayton – Hand – Questionable
- Robert Williams III – Knee – Out
- Shaedon Sharpe – Abdomen – Out
- Scoot Henderson – Adductor – Out
