Memphis Grizzlies (14-7) vs. Dallas Mavericks (13-8)
December 3, 2024 8:30 pm EDT
The Line: Dallas Mavericks -4.5; Over/Under: +235.5
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The Memphis Grizzlies travel to the American Airlines Center to battle the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. Here’s a Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction. This article will include a Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies Pick.
Memphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies have been on fire as they’ve won seven of their last eight games overall and they will be looking to build on their current six-game win streak after blowing past the Pacers in a 136-121 home win on Sunday. Jaren Jackson Jr led the team with 25 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks, Ja Morant added 19 points with eight assists while Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart each scored 16 points. As a team, the Grizzlies shot 52 percent from the field and 16 of 46 from the 3-point line as they got off to a sloppy start and quickly found themselves trailing by 19 points early before they dominated the rest of the game to win comfortably in front of a raucous home crowd.
Dallas Mavericks
Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks have been on a tear as they’ve won eight of their last nine games overall and they will be gunning for a fifth straight victory after sneaking past the Trail Blazers in a 137-131 road win on Sunday. Luka Doncic led the team with 36 points, seven rebounds, and 13 assists, Quentin Grimes added 28 points with five steals while Spencer Dinwiddie chipped in with 20 points and five assists off the bench. As a team, the Mavericks shot 55 percent from the field and 18 of 36 from the 3-point line as they caught fire early and poured in 36 points in the second quarter to take a 12-point lead before they held off a late rally from the Trail Blazers who poured in 73 points in the second half.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last eight road games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Mavericks have won each of their last six games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games against Southwest Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last six night games against the Mavericks following a home win has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Mavericks’ last eight games have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Mavericks rank 2nd in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (25.8).
- The Mavericks rank 28th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (12.1).
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for assists per game this season (30.7).
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for blocks per game this season (7.2).
Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
The Grizzlies are still missing Zach Edey, while the Mavericks are keeping an eye on Klay Thompson and Dereck Lively who are both questionable. Both teams are coming into this meeting with plenty of momentum, so it’s no surprise to see the line so short in this one. You can make an argument for either side here, but I think the Grizzlies represent decent value as the underdogs here given how well they’ve been playing.
