The Cleveland Cavaliers and Memphis Grizzlies meet Friday in NBA action at the FedExForum. Here’s a Grizzlies vs Cavaliers Prediction. This article will include a Grizzlies vs Cavaliers Pick.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Bucks and Nets, and they play the Magic, Clippers, and Kings next. The Cavs have won 15 straight games and have the best record in the NBA. The Cavs haven’t lost a road game since January 24.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 122.9 points on 49.4 percent shooting and allowing 111.5 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 24.2 points and 4.8 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 20.9 points and 6.7 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 10.2 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 39.3 percent from beyond the arc and 79 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.4 rebounds per game.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Suns and Jazz, and they play the Heat, Kings, and Trail Blazers next. The Grizzlies have won four straight games and are fighting for the second seed in the West.
The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 122.7 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 116.7 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 22.7 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Ja Morant is averaging 21.2 points and 7.4 assists. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer and Santi Aldama is grabbing 6.7 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Grizzlies have won four of their last five games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Cavaliers have lost each of their last three road games against Grizzlies teams that held a winning record.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games at FedExForum against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 15 games.
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last seven games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Cavaliers.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games at FedExForum.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last seven road games when playing with a rest advantage.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for free throws made per game this season (18.9).
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (24.2).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for points per game this season (122.7).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for three-point percentage this season (39.0%).
Grizzlies vs Cavaliers Injury Report
The Memphis Grizzlies will be without Santi Aldama and Zyon Pullin. Jaren Jackson Jr. is questionable with an ankle injury.
The Cavaliers will be without Donovan Mitchell due to a groin injury.
Grizzlies vs Cavaliers Prediction
It’s hard to bet against the Cavs, the best team in the league that’s also 41-23-1 ATS on the season. However, this line is strange when you consider how good the Grizzlies are at home with a 24-10 SU record and the fact the Cavs won’t have Mitchell. The Grizzlies have had a strong week with four straight wins, and they’re all of a sudden in the thick of the second seed in the West. This becomes a big winnable game for the Grizzlies. I’m kind of surprised the Cavs are favored on the road against a respectable team without their best player. Give me the Grizzlies.