Brooklyn Nets (10-14) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (17-8)
December 13, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Memphis Grizzlies -10.5; Over/Under: +226.5
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The Brooklyn Nets and Memphis Grizzlies meet Friday in NBA action at the FedExForum. Here’s a Memphis Grizzlies vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction. This article will include a Memphis Grizzlies vs Brooklyn Nets Pick.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Bucks, beat the Pacers, and play the Cavs, Raptors and Jazz next. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 110.5 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 114.8 points on 48.7 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 24.7 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Dennis Schroder is averaging 18.6 points and 3.1 rebounds. Cameron Johnson is the third double-digit scorer, and Dorian Finney-Smith is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 38.4 percent from beyond the arc and 80.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.1 rebounds per game.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Celtics and Wizards, and they play the Lakers, Warriors and Hawks next. The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 121 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 112.7 points on 44 percent shooting. Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 22.2 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Ja Morant is averaging 20.8 points and 9.3 assists. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer and Santi Aldama is grabbing 7.7 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.6 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Grizzlies have won each of their last 10 games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Nets have lost seven of their last eight road games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last eight night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of the Nets’ last five night games against the Grizzlies following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Memphis Grizzlies Player Facts
- Jaren Jackson Jr. is one of only four qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.5 threes and 1.5 blocks this season.
- Jaylen Wells ranks T2nd amongst qualified rookies for FT% (80.0%) this season.
Brooklyn Nets Player Facts
- Cameron Johnson ranks 9th amongst qualified players for FT% (90.7%) this season.
- Dennis Schroder ranks 14th amongst qualified players for assists per game (6.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for points per game this season (122.1).
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for blocks per game this season (7.0).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (38.0).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (48.7%).
Memphis Grizzlies vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction
The Brooklyn Nets have made us money this season, and they’ve won 4 of the last 5 games against the Grizzlies, including a win last month. However, the Grizzlies are not only the better team and at home, but they’re 17-8 ATS on the season. The Grizzlies have been winning and covering numbers despite being banged up, and they’re as healthy as they’ve been all year. This feels like a revenge spot for the Grizz. Thick line, but I have to roll with the Grizzlies at home.
