The Indiana Pacers need a win after losing 4 of their last 5 games. The Memphis Grizzlies need a win after losing 6 of their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out our Indiana Pacers vs Memphis Grizzlies prediction.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers rebounded from losses to the Timberwolves and Clippers with a win yesterday over the Hornets. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 127.4 points on 50.5 percent shooting and allowing 127 points on 51.1 percent shooting. Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 24.9 points and 4 rebounds, while Myles Turner is averaging 16.9 points and 7.8 rebounds. Bennedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer and Buddy Hield is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 37.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 40.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.2 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Team Facts
- The Pacers have lost each of their last nine games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Grizzlies.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Grizzlies.
- Seven of the Pacers’ last eight road games against Southwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies rebounded from losses to the Rockets and Thunder with a win over the Pelicans. The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 106 points on 43.4 percent shooting and allowing 112.5 points on 45.8 percent shooting. Ja Morant is averaging 34 points and 6 rebounds, while Desmond Bane is averaging 24.4 points and 5.1 assists. Jaren Jackson Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Marcus Smart is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 33.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77.8 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 39.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.1 rebounds per game.
Memphis Grizzlies Team Facts
- The Grizzlies have won each of their last 11 home games against Central Division opponents.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Grizzlies’ last six games at FedExForum.
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last six home games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Indiana Pacers vs Memphis Grizzlies prediction
The Memphis Grizzlies got their star back in Morant, and they’re at home here, so you can expect the FedExForum to be jumping. The Indiana Pacers still don’t play a lick of defense, and they’re on the end of a back to back, which makes matters worse. I want nothing to do with the Pacers in this spot. This is a bad schedule spot for the visitors. Give me the Grizzlies at home and the reasonable number.
