The Memphis Grizzlies and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Grizzlies vs Cavaliers prediction.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies recently lost to the 76ers and Spurs while beating the Pistons and Bucks. The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 105.9 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 112.7 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Desmond Bane is averaging 23.7 points and 4.4 rebounds, while Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 22.5 points and 2.3 assists. GG Jackson is the third double-digit scorer and Lamar Stevens is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 76.2 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 38 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.5 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers are coming off losses to the Lakers, Clippers, and Suns. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 112.5 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 110.1 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 26.4 points and 6 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 18.1 points and 6.5 assists. Jarrett Allen is the third double-digit scorer and Evan Mobley is grabbing 9.5 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Team Facts
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 10 games as home favorites against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last five games against Southwest Division opponents following a loss.
- Each of the Cavaliers’ last eight games as favorites have gone OVER the total points line.
Memphis Grizzlies Team Facts
- The Grizzlies have won each of their last four games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last four games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Grizzlies vs Cavaliers prediction
The Cavaliers should be favored at home with the big rest advantage and the much better roster. The Cavs are also fighting for a top-4 seed in the east, so the motivation is there. However, 18.5 points is downright nuts when you consider the Cavs have had issues simply winning games lately. The Cavaliers have failed to cover 7 of their last 10 games. The Grizzlies continue to play hard despite their roster limitations. Give me the points with the Grizzlies.