Dallas Mavericks (20-15) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (23-13)
January 6, 2025 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Memphis Grizzlies -4.5; Over/Under: +238.5
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The Dallas Mavericks and the Memphis Grizzlies collide at the FedExForum on Monday night. Here’s a Memphis Grizzlies vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction. This article will include a Memphis Grizzlies vs Dallas Mavericks Pick.
Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks have been in a rut as they’ve lost five of their last six games overall and they will be eager to arrest a four-game skid after getting trampled by the Cavaliers in a 134-122 home loss on Friday. Quentin Grimes led the team with 26 points and six assists on nine of 14 shooting, Jaden Hardy added 17 points off the bench, Klay Thompson added 16 points while PJ Washington chipped in with 15 points.
As a team, the Mavericks shot 43 percent from the field and 12 of 44 from the 3-point line as they struggled to match the Cavaliers from the start and were always fighting an uphill battle after allowing 69 points in the first half. Spencer Dinwiddie had a night to forget as he shot just one of seven from the field to finish with just two points in 23 minutes of action. The Mavs will take on the Lakers and Trail Blazers after this game.
Memphis Grizzlies
Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies have cooled off a bit recently as they’ve lost three of their past four games. The Grizzlies will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after getting beaten by the Warriors in a 121-113 road defeat on Saturday. Jaren Jackson Jr led the team with 23 points and nine rebounds on 11 of 21 shooting, Desmond Bane added 22 points with 10 assists while Jake LaRavia chipped in with 17 points and 10 assists off the bench.
As a team, the Grizzlies shot 52 percent from the field and just nine of 27 from the 3-point line as they got off to a decent start. The Grizzlies were always a step behind the Warriors who drained an impressive 23 of 43 from the 3-point line. Jaylen Wells had a rough game as he shot just four of 13 from the field to finish with eight points while Zach Edey scored just five points with three turnovers. The Grizzlies will face the Rockets and Timberwolves following this one.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Grizzlies have won each of their last seven home games following a loss.
- The Mavericks have lost each of their last seven Monday night games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last seven home games following a loss.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The Mavericks have won each of their last seven games at FedExForum following a home loss.
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last nine Monday games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread in each of their last six games at FedExForum.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games as home favorites against Southwest Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Grizzlies’ last 10 games as favorites against the Mavericks have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Mavericks’ last six night games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction
The Mavericks are still depleted for this one with Luka Doncic, Dante Exum, and Kyrie Irving all out once again, while the Grizzlies are still missing Ja Morant, Marcus Smart, and John Konchar to name a few. Both teams are missing key players for this matchup, but the Grizzlies have shown over the last few seasons that they are still a dangerous team no matter which players sit out. With that being said, the line is short for this one, so I would prefer to back the Grizzlies to get the narrow win at home.
