Memphis Grizzlies (15-8) vs. Washington Wizards (2-18)
December 8, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Washington Wizards +10.5; Over/Under: +243.5
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The Memphis Grizzlies invade the Capital One Arena to battle the Washington Wizards on Sunday night. Here’s a Washington Wizards vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction. This article will include a Washington Wizards vs Memphis Grizzlies Pick.
Memphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies have been in red-hot form as they’ve won eight of their last nine games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight win after sneaking past the Celtics in a 127-121 road win last night. Ja Morant led the team with 32 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists, Jaren Jackson Jr added 27 points with nine rebounds and four blocks while Brandon Clarke chipped in with 18 points, eight rebounds, and four assists.
As a team, the Grizzlies shot 50 percent from the field and 15 of 33 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in trouble when they squandered a 14-point lead before they responded with a pivotal 10-0 run early in the fourth quarter to start to pull away and escape with the statement win. The Grizzlies will meet the Nets after this game.
Washington Wizards
Meanwhile, the Washington Wizards have been the worst team in the league as they’ve lost 18 of their first 21 games, but they will be feeling much better after they snapped a 16-game losing streak with a 122-113 home win over the Nuggets last night. Jordan Poole connected on nine 3-pointers to finish with 39 points and eight assists, Justin Champagnie added 23 points while Jonas Valanciunas chipped in with 20 points, 12 rebounds, five assists, and five blocks.
As a team, the Wizards shot 48 percent from the field and 16 of 41 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates with 69 points in the first half to take a 15-point lead which was just enough to hold off a late rally from the Nuggets in the fourth quarter.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 21 night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Grizzlies have won each of their last nine games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last seven night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last six games against Eastern Conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Eight of the last nine games between the Grizzlies and Wizards at Capital One Arena have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (-15.6).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (48.1).
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for blocks per game this season (6.9).
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for Q2 points per game this season (31.3).
Washington Wizards vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
The Grizzlies are still missing Luke Kennard and Zach Edey, while the Wizards have ruled out Corey Kispert, Alexandre Sarr, and Kyle Kuzma once again. The Grizzlies come into this meeting as arguably the hottest team in the league after taking down the Celtics last night, but there is always a chance of a letdown performance now that they are matched up against the lowly Wizards. The line is hefty for this one as the Wizards looked great in their win over the Nuggets last night, but I still think the Grizzlies get the job done on the road.
