The Memphis Grizzlies and Brooklyn Nets meet Monday in NBA action at the Barclays Center. Here’s a Nets vs. Grizzlies prediction. This article will include a Nets vs. Grizzlies pick.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Clippers and Trail Blazers and play the 76ers next. The Grizzlies have lost 10 of their last 13 games.
The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 115.7 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 117.8 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Ty Jerome is averaging 19.4 points and 2.8 rebounds, while Ja Morant is averaging 19.5 points and 8.1 assists. Santi Aldama is the third double-digit scorer, and Cedric Coward is grabbing 6.2 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Heat, beat the Pistons, and they play the Pistons next. The Nets have lost 25 of their last 30 games.
The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 106.9 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 115.6 points on 49.5 percent shooting. Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 24.3 points and 7.2 rebounds, while Noah Clowney is averaging 12.9 points and 4.2 rebounds. Nic Claxton is the third double-digit scorer, and Egor Demin is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 38 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last six road games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The underdogs have won three of the Grizzlies’ last four games at Barclays Center.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Nets have covered the spread in each of their last five games on the first leg of a back-to-back after winning as underdogs.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Nets have lost each of their last eight home games after winning as underdogs.
- The Grizzlies have won each of their last 10 games as road favorites against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last 10 games as road favorites against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in 12 of their last 13 games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Nets’ last seven night games at Barclays Center has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last five games as road favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Brooklyn Nets Player Facts
- Day’Ron Sharpe ranks T6th in the league for second chance points (187) this season.
- Noah Clowney is one of only eight qualified centers in the league shooting at least 80% from the free-throw line this season.
Memphis Grizzlies Player Facts
- Cam Spencer has recorded 17 games with 3+ assists and zero turnovers this season—the most of any player in the league.
- Rayan Rupert ranks 20th amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (1.9) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (106.8).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (40.2).
- The Grizzlies are one of only three teams to record four or more wins when trailing by a margin of 10+ points at HT this season.
- The Grizzlies are one of only three teams to record five or more losses when leading by a margin of 10+ points at HT this season.
Nets vs Grizzlies Injury Report
The Nets will be without Egor Demin and Michael Porter.
The Grizzlies will be without Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Brandon Clarke, Zach Edey, Ja Morant, Taj Gibson, and Santi Aldama. Taylor Hendricks, Ty Jerome, Scotty Pippen, and Cedric Coward are doubtful.
Nets vs Grizzlies Prediction
I’m not excited to back either of these teams that are clearly in tank mode. However, somebody has to win, and I have to lean toward the Nets at home. The Nets, at least, are coming off a massive comeback win over the Pistons, which should be a nice shot in the arm. The Grizzlies have a lengthy injury report and don’t seem to be interested in winning. There’s no way all of those players are injured. The Grizzlies are sitting, guys. At home, give me the Nets, but this is a giant bowl of yuck.