The Dallas Mavericks and the Memphis Grizzlies collide at the FedExForum on Friday night. Here’s a Grizzlies vs Mavericks Prediction. This article will include a Grizzlies vs Mavericks Pick.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks have been doing it tough lately as they’ve dropped four of their last five games and they will be hoping to arrest a three-game slide after getting beaten by the Pelicans in a 101-99 loss on Wednesday. Cooper Flagg led the team in scoring with 20 points, nine rebounds and two blocks, Daniel Gafford and PJ Washington each scored 15 points while Max Christie chipped in with 12 points.
As a team, the Mavericks shot 41 percent from the field and 10 of 32 from the 3-point line as they worked hard to erase an early 13-point deficit before Flagg missed on the shot that would have sent the game into overtime.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies have gone cold as they are now on a four-game losing streak after getting routed by the Rockets in a 124-109 defeat on Wednesday. Cam Spencer led the team with 19 points off the bench, Ja Morant added 17 points with eight assists while Santi Aldama chipped in with 16 points.
As a team, the Grizzlies shot just 38 percent from the field and 13 of 39 from the 3-point line as they struggled to keep pace with the Rockets in a fast start. They trailed in this one by as many as 21 points despite a decent scoring night from their bench.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Mavericks have lost each of their last seven games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Grizzlies have won 11 of their last 12 home games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last four games against the Mavericks.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games against Southwest Division opponents.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The Mavericks have won seven of their last eight road games against the Grizzlies following a home loss.
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last four games.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread in each of their last six road games against the Grizzlies after losing as favorites.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Grizzlies’ last eight home games against Southwest Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Mavericks’ last eight road games against Southwest Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Grizzlies vs Mavericks Prediction
The Mavericks are still missing Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis, Dante Exum and Dereck Lively, while the Grizzlies have ruled out Brandon Clarke, Scotty Pippen Jr and Zach Edey. You really couldn’t back either team with any confidence lately as both teams have been struggling. But while the Grizzlies would struggle against any elite team right now, I think they still have enough to get one past this depleted Mavericks squad.