The Memphis Grizzlies play host to the Portland Trail Blazers at the FedExForum on Sunday night. Here’s a Grizzlies vs Trail Blazers Prediction. This article will include a Grizzlies vs Trail Blazers Pick.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers have been in a slump as they’ve lost nine of their last 12 games overall and they will be hoping to bounce back after falling short to the Pistons in a 122-116 road defeat on Friday. Deni Avdija led the team with 35 points, nine rebounds and seven assists on nine of 16 shooting, Jerami Grant added 29 points with six rebounds and four assists while Shaedon Sharpe chipped in with 28 points off the bench. As a team, the Trail Blazers shot just 42 percent from the field and 12 of 37 from the 3-point line as they held the Pistons to just 19 points in the third quarter to take the lead after trailing by 13 points early. However, their hard work went to waste in the fourth quarter where they allowed 38 points.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies have been in fine form as they’ve won six of their last eight games overall and they will be looking to stay hot after running past the struggling Clippers in a 107-98 home win on Friday. Cedric Coward led the team with 23 points with 14 rebounds and five assists, Jaylen Wells and Cam Spencer each scored 17 points while Jaren Jackson Jr chipped in with 13 points. As a team, the Grizzlies shot 54 percent from the field and 10 of 28 from the 3-point line, which are solid shooting numbers. However, this game was more about their defense as the Grizzlies trailed at halftime before they restricted the Clippers to just 40 points in the second half to come away with the comfortable win at home.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Grizzlies have won each of their last 11 games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Trail Blazers have lost each of their last 11 Sunday road games.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games at FedExForum following a road loss.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last nine games against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Trail Blazers have won six of their last eight games as road underdogs against the Grizzlies.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 home games following a win.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Trail Blazers’ last six games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Trail Blazers’ last six road games against the Grizzlies following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last seven Sunday night games at FedExForum have gone UNDER the total points line.
Memphis Grizzlies Player Facts
- Cam Spencer has recorded seven games with 3+ assists and zero turnovers this season – most of any player in the league.
- Jaren Jackson Jr. is one of only two players in the league to have recorded 6+ blocks in a game this season.
Portland Trail Blazers Player Facts
- Robert Williams III ranks 2nd in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for blocks per game (1.7) this season.
- Shaedon Sharpe ranks 5th amongst qualified players for fast break points per game (4.3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Seven different Grizzlies players have scored 25+ points in a game this season – equal-most in the league.
- The Grizzlies rank 2nd in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (16.3).
- The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for turnovers per game this season (16.6).
- The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for three-point percentage this season (32.9%).
Grizzlies vs Trail Blazers Prediction
The Trail Blazers are still missing a host of players including Jrue Holiday, Scoot Henderson, Matisse Thybulle and Blake Wesley, while the Grizzlies have ruled out Ja Morant, Ty Jerome, Javon Small and Brandon Clarke. It’s hard to trust either team these days as both teams are just missing so many players, but there’s something to be said about the Grizzlies’ recent form. They’ve tallied up six wins from their past eight games mostly through their effort on defense. This should be a close contest, but I feel there is plenty of value on the Grizzlies at the short line at home.