Memphis Grizzlies (36-18) vs. Indiana Pacers (30-23)
February 20, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Indiana Pacers +2.5; Over/Under: 250.5
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The Memphis Grizzlies and Indiana Pacers meet Thursday in NBA action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Here’s a Pacers vs Grizzlies Prediction. This article will include a Pacers vs Grizzlies Pick.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Suns, lost to the Clippers, and they play the Magic, Cavs, and Suns next. The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 123.3 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 115.8 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 23 points and 6 rebounds, while Ja Morant is averaging 20.7 points and 7.4 assists. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer and Santi Aldama is grabbing 6.7 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 76.8 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.8 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers beat the Wizards, lost to the Knicks, and they play the Clippers, Nuggets, and Raptors next. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 115.7 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 115.1 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.7 points and 7.3 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 17.8 points and 3.6 rebounds. Benedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer and Myles Turner is grabbing 6.6 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Pacers have won four of their last five games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Grizzlies have lost five of their last six road games against Pacers teams that held a winning record.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last four home games after coming off overtime.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games against teams that held a winning record.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The favorites have won each of the Pacers’ last 11 games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
- The Pacers have lost each of their last 10 games as underdogs following an overtime win.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last 10 games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games against Grizzlies teams that held a winning record.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pacers rank 30th for second-chance points (565) this season.
- The Pacers rank 30th for second-chance points per game (10.7) this season.
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for points per game this season (123.3).
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for free throws made per game this season (18.6).
Pacers vs Grizzlies Injury Report
The Pacers won’t have Isaiah Jackson.
The Memphis Grizzlies will be without Cam Spencer and Johnny Davis.
Pacers vs Grizzlies Prediction
I’m simply not getting enough points to pull the trigger with the Pacers. The Indiana Pacers entered the break with losses in three of their last five games, and it could’ve been a loss to the Wizards as well, as neither team could get stops. The Grizzlies are too consistent, and they’re 35-19 ATS on the season. The Pacers have failed to cover seven of their last 10 games. The Grizzlies beat the Pacers by 15 points back in December. This line feels like a steal with it being so soft, but I’m not asking any questions. Give me the Grizzlies on the road.
