The Washington Wizards and the Memphis Grizzlies collide at the FedExForum on Saturday night. Here’s a Grizzlies vs Wizards Prediction. This article will include a Grizzlies vs Wizards Pick.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards have been in a slump as they’ve lost five of their last six games overall and they will be hoping for a better effort after getting trampled by the Spurs in a 119-94 road defeat on Thursday. Alex Sarr led the team with 18 points on eight of 18 shooting, Bub Carrington added 15 points while Kyshawn George and CJ McCollum each scored 11 points. As a team, the Wizards shot just 40 percent from the field and nine of 36 from the 3-point line as they hung with the Spurs in a tightly contested first half. Before they got outscored by 62-41 in the second half to suffer a blowout defeat. Tre Johnson had a rough game of just eight points on two of nine shooting off the bench while Bilal Coulibaly shot just one of seven from the field to finish with three points.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies have been in great form as they’ve won nine of their last 12 games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight win after sneaking past the Timberwolves in a 116-110 road victory on Wednesday. Jaren Jackson Jr led the team with 28 points and 12 rebounds on 10 of 18 shooting, Jock Landale added 20 points with 10 rebounds off the bench while Jaylen Wells chipped in with 17 points. As a team, the Grizzlies shot 44 percent from the field and 11 of 34 from the 3-point line as they trailed for most of the game. They were behind by nine points in the third quarter before they turned the momentum with a 14-2 run, which was enough to keep them just in front the rest of the way.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 12 road games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Grizzlies have won each of their last seven home games against the Wizards.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 home games against the Wizards.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four road games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The underdogs have won four of the Grizzlies’ last five games.
- The Grizzlies have lost seven of their last eight home games following a win.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in 11 of their last 12 home games following a win.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in four of the Grizzlies’ last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last eight games as favorites following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Wizards’ last eight games as underdogs following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Grizzlies vs Wizards Prediction
The Wizards are still missing Corey Kispert and Khris Middleton with Malaki Branham listed as questionable, while the Grizzlies have ruled out Ja Morant, Zach Edey, Javon Small and Vince Williams Jr once again. The Wizards have continued their downward spiral with a massive defeat to the Spurs in their last outing. It’s no surprise to see them as double-digit underdogs once again, especially given how well the Grizzlies have played lately despite their long injury list. I think the Grizzlies continue their strong run with a comfortable win and cover against this slumping Wizards outfit.