NY Knicks (38-20) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (38-20)
February 28, 2025 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Memphis Grizzlies -3.5; Over/Under: 244.5
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The New York Knicks and the Memphis Grizzlies do battle at the FedExForum on Friday night. Here’s a Grizzlies vs Knicks Prediction. This article will include a Grizzlies vs Knicks Pick.
New York Knicks Betting Preview
The New York Knicks have been in pretty good form as they’ve won six of their last nine games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after outlasting the 76ers in a gritty 110-105 home win on Wednesday. Jalen Brunson led the team with 34 points and seven assists, Mikal Bridges added 28 points on 12 of 18 shooting while OG Anunoby chipped in with 16 points, but no other player scored more than eight points. As a team, the Knicks shot 51 percent from the field and seven of 19 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in trouble when they squandered a 19-point lead before they closed the final 1:59 on an 11-3 run to escape with the narrow win at home. The Knicks will meet the Heat after this game.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies have been in a rut as they’ve lost four of their last seven games overall, but they will be feeling much better after sneaking past the Suns in a thrilling 151-148 overtime home win on Tuesday. Ja Morant led the team with 29 points and eight assists, Jaren Jackson Jr added 28 points with six rebounds and two blocks while Desmond Bane chipped in with 25 points and nine assists. As a team, the Grizzlies shot 52 percent from the field and 20 of 48 from the 3-point line as they rallied late in the fourth quarter to extend the game thanks to a game-tying basket from Morant with just 1.2 seconds left in regulation. They closed the final 1:17 of overtime on a 7-0 run to escape with the gritty win at home.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Grizzlies have won each of their last eight home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Knicks have lost each of their last nine games as underdogs against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last nine games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last nine road games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last five games against Knicks teams that held a winning record.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven home games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The road team has covered the spread in seven of the last eight games between the Knicks and Grizzlies.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last seven home games against Eastern Conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of the Knicks’ last five games as underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Grizzlies vs Knicks Prediction
The Knicks could be shorthanded once again with Josh Hart, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Mitchell Robinson all listed as questionable, while the Grizzlies are keeping an eye on Desmond Bane, who is also questionable. This is definitely a game where you want to check the lineups before tipoff given the injury cloud hanging over the Knicks. With that being said, the Grizzlies haven’t been at their best, but they are relatively healthy and should be well-rested as they haven’t played since their win on Tuesday. The line is short enough, so I will stick with the Grizzlies to get the win against what could be a depleted Knicks lineup.
