Brooklyn Nets (1-2) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (2-2)
October 30, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Memphis Grizzlies -12.5; Over/Under: +224.5
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The Brooklyn Nets travel to the FedExForum to battle the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Here’s a Memphis Grizzlies vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction. This article will include a Memphis Grizzlies vs Brooklyn Nets Pick.
Brooklyn Nets
The Brooklyn Nets have struggled so far this season as they’ve lost three of their first four games overall and they will be hoping for a better result after getting beaten by the Nuggets in a painful 144-139 overtime loss last night. Dennis Schroder continued his strong form with 28 points and 14 assists, Cam Thomas added 26 points, Cam Johnson scored 20 points with seven rebounds and five assists while Ziaire Williams chipped in with 18 points. As a team, the Nets shot 51 percent from the field and 20 of 52 from the 3-point line as they missed on a wide-open shot to clinch the game at the end of the fourth quarter, only to let it slip in the overtime period where they couldn’t stop the Nuggets. The Nets will meet the Bulls and Pistons after this game.
Memphis Grizzlies
Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies have split their first four games overall, but they will be hoping to bounce back here after getting stopped by the Bulls in a 126-123 loss on Monday. Desmond Bane led the team with 30 points, seven rebounds, and four assists, Jaren Jackson Jr added 19 points on nine of 16 shooting, while Jake LaRavia chipped in with 17 points, nine rebounds, and five assists off the bench. As a team, the Grizzlies shot 45 percent from the field and 14 of 43 from the 3-point line as they got off to a quick start and looked to be in full control when they took a 20-point lead, but they took their foot off the gas and leaked 72 points in the second half to suffer their worst loss of the season so far.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Nets have lost each of their last 11 games as underdogs against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Grizzlies have won eight of their last nine games when playing with a rest advantage against the Nets.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last six games has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Nets’ last four games following an overtime loss has gone UNDER the total points line.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction
The Nets are still missing a few players in Trendon Watford, Bojan Bogdanovic, and Ben Simmons, while the Grizzlies are keeping an eye on Ja Morant and Zach Edey who are both listed as questionable for this one. The Nets showed plenty of fight to keep pace with the Nuggets in a thrilling game last night, but it’s going to be tough to replicate that effort on zero days’ rest following an overtime loss. The Grizzlies will be so disappointed with their effort in Monday’s loss, so I am backing the Grizzlies to respond with a much-needed win at home.
