Dallas Mavericks (39-42) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (47-34)
April 13, 2025 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: Memphis Grizzlies -3.5; Over/Under: 227.5
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Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks have been in fine form as they’ve won six of their last 11 games overall. They will be eager to cap off their regular season on a high note after running past the Raptors in a 124-102 home win on Friday. Anthony Davis led the team with a triple-double of 23 points with 13 rebounds, 10 assists and seven blocks, Brandon Williams and Max Christie scored 17 points each while PJ Washington chipped in with 14 points, eight rebounds and four assists. As a team, the Mavericks shot 55 percent from the field and 15 of 34 from the 3-point line as they jumped all over the Raptors from the start and were always in complete control after taking a 66-38 lead going into halftime.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies haven’t been at their best, as they’ve lost nine of their last 13 games overall. They will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after getting beaten by the Nuggets in a 117-109 road defeat on Friday. Desmond Bane led the team with 24 points, Ja Morant added 21 points with six assists while Jaren Jackson Jr chipped in with 18 points. As a team, the Grizzlies shot 45 percent from the field and 14 of 43 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 35 points in the first quarter to lead for most of the contest. Before they went cold and managed just 14 points in the fourth quarter to get run down with time to spare. Scotty Pippen Jr scored just 11 points on three of 10 shooting, while Zach Edey chipped in with eight points in 33 minutes of action.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Mavericks have lost each of their last eight road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Grizzlies have won 18 of their last 20 home games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Grizzlies’ last four games.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The Grizzlies have lost eight of their last nine games against Western Conference opponents.
- The road team has won seven of the Grizzlies’ last eight games.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine home games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread in six of their last seven games against the Grizzlies at FedExForum.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for free throws made per game this season (18.3).
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (23.4).
- The Mavericks rank 28th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (12.1).
- The Mavericks rank 4th in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (35.4).
Grizzlies vs Mavericks Prediction
The Mavericks are still missing Klay Thompson, PJ Washington and Anthony Davis, while the Grizzlies will be resting Luke Kennard, Santi Aldama, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr again. It’s hard to pick games when neither team is showing any interest in playing their best players. The Mavericks will be leaning on the likes of Brandon Williams and Max Christie for their points, while the Grizzlies will be going deep into their bench for this one. This is a game I would rather stay away from, but at this stage I will lean towards the Mavericks to get the job done on the road.
