Memphis Grizzlies (32-18) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (31-22)
February 2, 2023 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Cleveland Cavaliers -4.5; Over/Under: -
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The Memphis Grizzlies and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Thursday in NBA action at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
The Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 116.6 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 112.5 points on 44.9 percent shooting. Ja Morant is averaging 27.3 points and 8.2 assists, while Desmond Bane is averaging 21.6 points and 5.1 rebounds. Jaren Jackson Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Dillon Brooks is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 71.5 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.4 rebounds per game.
The Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 111.2 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 106.8 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 27.6 points and 4.9 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 21.8 points and 2.8 rebounds. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 9.7 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42 rebounds per game.
Grizzlies vs Cavs Trends
The Grizzlies are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games and 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall. The Cavaliers are 19-9-1 ATS in their last 29 home games and 2-7 ATS in their last 9 Thursday games. The under is 6-0 in Grizzlies last 6 overall. The under is 5-1 in Cavaliers last 6 overall. The Grizzlies are 9-22 ATS in the last 31 meetings.
Randy’s Free Pick
The Cleveland Cavaliers are playing the better ball right now, and they’re at home, where they win by an average of 7.9 points. The Cavs should be favored. However, we’re getting the Grizzlies in the underdog role, a team that’s not playing well, but is one of the best teams in the league. This will be the ninth time the Grizzlies are underdogs this season. Give me the points.
