Memphis Grizzlies (10-22) vs San Antonio Spurs (5-27)
2024-01-02 20:00:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Memphis Grizzlies -11.5 -- Over/Under: 229.5
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The San Antonio Spurs need a win after losing 7 of their last 8 games. The Memphis Grizzlies are riding a 3-game losing streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a San Antonio Spurs vs Memphis Grizzlies prediction.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
The San Antonio Spurs split two games with the Trail Blazers and just lost to the Celtics. The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 111.3 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 123.3 points on 49.1 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 18.9 points and 10.3 rebounds, while Devin Vassell is averaging 18.3 points and 3 assists. Keldon Johnson is the third double-digit scorer and Zach Collins is grabbing 6 rebounds. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 39.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.1 rebounds per game.
San Antonio Spurs Team Facts
- The Spurs have lost 15 of their last 16 night games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs against Southwest Division opponents.
- Each of the Spurs’ last four games against the Grizzlies following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Nuggets, Clippers, and Kings during this streak. The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 106.8 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 113.8 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Ja Morant is averaging 25.2 points and 5 rebounds, while Desmond Bane is averaging 24.6 points and 5.2 assists. Jaren Jackson Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Marcus Smart is grabbing 2.3 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 33.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 38.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.8 rebounds per game.
Memphis Grizzlies Team Facts
- The Grizzlies have won each of their last 12 games against the Spurs.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 home games against Southwest Division opponents.
- Each of the last five games between the Spurs and Grizzlies have gone OVER the total points line.
San Antonio Spurs vs Memphis Grizzlies prediction
The San Antonio Spurs continue to lose games, not play defense, and they’re 12-20 ATS despite being underdogs every night. The Memphis Grizzlies are as healthy as they’ve been all year, as only Adams and Clarke are on their injury report. If the Grizzlies are going to make up ground and make a real push for a playoff spot, these are games they need to win. I have little use for the Spurs. Thick line, but I have no choice but to lay the number with the Grizz at home.
