Memphis Grizzlies (37-19) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (46-10)
February 23, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Cleveland Cavaliers -5.5; Over/Under: 249
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The Memphis Grizzlies travel to the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to battle the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night. Here’s a Cavaliers vs Grizzlies Prediction. This article will include a Cavaliers vs Grizzlies Pick.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies have been in fine form as they’ve won six of their last nine games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after sneaking past the Magic in a 105-104 road win on Friday. Ja Morant led the team with 23 points and five assists, Jaren Jackson Jr and Desmond Bane each scored 16 points while Brandon Clarke chipped in with 13 points, 11 rebounds and two assists off the bench. As a team, the Grizzlies shot just 41 percent from the field and seven of 33 from the 3-point line as they struggled for a majority of the contest and trailed by as many as 19 points, before they rallied in the fourth quarter to escape with the narrow win despite missing crucial free throws with just 10.1 seconds left on the clock.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been on a tear as they’ve won 10 of their past 11 games and they will be eager to build on their current six-game win streak after blowing past the Knicks in a 142-105 win on Friday. Donovan Mitchell led the team with 27 points and five assists on 10 of 15 shooting, Evan Mobley added 21 points with eight rebounds and four assists while Ty Jerome chipped in with 19 points on seven of 11 shooting off the bench. As a team, the Cavaliers shot a sizzling 60 percent from the field and 19 of 37 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates with 77 points in the first half, before they rested their starters early and allowed the bench players to run up the score in the second half.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 12 home games against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The Grizzlies have lost 20 of their last 25 road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 home games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games against teams that held a winning record.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Grizzlies have won six of their last seven games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Cavaliers have lost four of their last five games against Grizzlies teams that held a winning record.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five night games at Rocket Arena following a home win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last eight games as road underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.
- Nine of the Cavaliers’ last 10 home games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Cavaliers vs Grizzlies Prediction
The Grizzlies are coming into this meeting with a full roster, while the Cavaliers are still keeping eyes on Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen who are both questionable. This is another one of those games where you should check the lineups before tipoff given the injury cloud hanging over the Cavaliers. The Grizzlies haven’t been at their best lately as Morant has been turning the ball over a lot lately, but they are still capable of pulling off the upset on the road if the Cavaliers are missing some players. With that being said, the Cavaliers are still the better team and they are still a ridiculous 26-4 at home, so I am sticking with the Cavaliers to get the job done in this spot.
