Memphis Grizzlies (43-26) vs. Portland Trailblazers (30-39)
March 19, 2025 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Portland Trailblazers +4.5; Over/Under: 235.5
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The Memphis Grizzlies invade the Moda Center to take on the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. Here’s a Trail Blazers vs Grizzlies Prediction. This article will include a Trail Blazers vs Grizzlies Pick.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies have been in pretty good shape as they’ve won five of their last seven games overall, but they will be hoping for a better result after getting thrashed by the Kings in a 132-122 road defeat on Monday. Desmond Bane led the team with 44 points, six rebounds, and four assists, Brandon Clarke added 15 points with eight rebounds and three assists off the bench while Zach Edey chipped in with 12 points, eight rebounds, and four blocks. As a team, the Grizzlies shot 48 percent from the field and 13 of 30 from the 3-point line as they got off to a poor start and allowed 37 points in the first quarter to trail by 11 points at halftime. Things only got worse in the fourth quarter where the deficit ballooned to 21 points.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Portland Trail Blazers look to have moved on from their ugly five-game slide as they are now aiming for a third straight victory after blowing past the Wizards in a 112-97 home win on Monday. Anfernee Simons led the team with 30 points on 10 of 17 shooting, Shaedon Sharpe added 16 points while Deni Avdija chipped in with 15 points. As a team, the Trail Blazers shot 42 percent from the field and 15 of 46 from the 3-point line as they jumped all over the Wizards from the start. They kept their foot on the gas until they led by 24 points in the fourth quarter where they rested their starters early.
Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win
- The Trail Blazers have won each of their last five games as home underdogs following a home win.
- The Grizzlies have lost five of their last eight games as road favorites against Northwest Division opponents following a loss.
- The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in each of their last seven home games following a win.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Trail Blazers have lost each of their last 10 games against teams that held a winning record.
- The favorites have won each of the Trail Blazers’ last 17 games.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last four road games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last five games against Northwest Division opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Trail Blazers’ last four night games against the Grizzlies following a home win has gone UNDER the total points line.
Trail Blazers vs Grizzlies Prediction
The Grizzlies are still shorthanded with Santi Aldama still out, and they are keeping an eye on Scotty Pippen Jr and Ja Morant, who are both listed as day-to-day. The Trail Blazers will again be missing Deandre Ayton, Jerami Grant, and Robert Williams. The Grizzlies are coming into this meeting with plenty of momentum, but they will be kicking themselves after getting routed by the struggling Kings in their last outing despite a game-high 44 points from Desmond Bane.
Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers were really struggling during a five-game slide before they took down the Wizards in a solid win on Monday. These teams have already met twice this season, with the Grizzlies winning both meetings by a combined 70 points. The Trail Blazers will want to avoid the series sweep here, and I think they can get it done if Morant isn’t able to suit up for the Grizzlies again.
