Indiana Pacers (9-11) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (13-7)
December 1, 2024 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: Memphis Grizzlies -7.5; Over/Under: +237
(Get latest betting odds)
The Indiana Pacers and Memphis Grizzlies meet Sunday in NBA action at the FedExForum. Here’s a Memphis Grizzlies vs Indiana Pacers Prediction. This article will include a Memphis Grizzlies vs Indiana Pacers Pick.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers beat the Trail Blazers, lost to the Pistons, and they play the Raptors, Nets, and Bulls next. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 114.8 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 117.5 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.9 points and 6.5 rebounds, while Benedict Mathurin is averaging 18.6 points and 7 rebounds. Tyrese Haliburton is the third double-digit scorer and Myles Turner is grabbing 7.4 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.6 rebounds per game.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Pelicans and Pistons, and they play the Mavericks, Kings, and Celtics 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 seven games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Pacers have lost eight of their last nine road games.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last six games against the Pacers.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pacers’ last five road games against Western Conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last four games against Eastern Conference opponents has gone OVER 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.
- Ja Morant ranks 16th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (84.5%) this season.
Indiana Pacers Player Facts
- Myles Turner ranks 2nd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (2.0) this season.
- Tyrese Haliburton ranks 6th amongst qualified players for assists per game (8.7) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for assists per game this season (30.4).
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for blocks per game this season (7.3).
- The Pacers rank 30th for second-chance points per game (10.1) this season.
- The Pacers rank 29th for second-chance points (202) this season.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
The Indiana Pacers continue to underachieve and not play defense, and it’s led to an under .500 record through 20 games and a 7-12-1 ATS record. The Memphis Grizzlies are getting healthier, they continue to win regardless, and they’ve covered 8 of their last 10 games. The Grizzlies are a profitable 13-7 ATS on the season overall. This feels like two teams heading in different directions. Thick line, but I’m rolling with the Grizzlies at home.
