| Game Time | 8:00 pm EST |
| Brooklyn Nets Line | +10.5 |
| Memphis Grizzlies Line | -10.5 |
| Total | 227.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
One of the hottest teams currently in the NBA, the Memphis Grizzlies, are hosting the Brooklyn Nets in this matchup. The Grizzlies have been red-hot, are they have lost only once in their last 10 games, and are returning home after a short two-game road trip, where they have been playing their best basketball of the season. On the other hand, the Nets are struggling after a three-game winning streak, as they have won just one game in their last five since that winning streak.
Below is a detailed analysis for Brooklyn Nets vs Memphis Grizzlies game.
Brooklyn Nets vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report: Luke Kennard is day-to-day, GG Jackson, Zach Edey, Vince Williams are out.
Brooklyn Nets Injury Report: Zairie Williams and Dorian Finney-Smith are day-to-day, Cam Thomas, Bojan Bogdanovic and Noah Clowney are out.
Memphis Grizzlies Form and Trends
The Grizzlies have a 17-8 record this season and are sitting on the third place of the Western Conference. Memphis is 17-8 against the spread and 16-9 in over/under. The Grizzlies have a 11-3 home record and are 10-4 against the spread, with a +10.4-point differential. Memphis is 9-1 in their last 10 games and are 8-2 against the spread in their last 10 games.
The Grizzlies are coming off a 140-112 win in Washington, as they shot with 52% from the field, while they held the Wizards into just 43% shooting from the field and 19% from beyond the arc. Six Grizzlies players reached double digits in scoring, led by Jaren Jackson Jr with 21 points and 4 rebounds.
Jaren Jackson leads the Grizzlies in scoring with 21.9 points, shooting with 51.7% from the field, adding 5.8 rebounds. Ja Morant adds 21.7 points, 4.4 rebounds and a team-high 8.5 assists.
Brooklyn Nets Recent Form and Trends
The Nets have a 10-14 record this season and are sitting on the 8th place of the East. Brooklyn is 15-8-1 against the spread and 12-12 in over/under. The Nets have a 5-8 road record but are 9-3-1 against the spread, with a -3.3-point differential. The Nets are 1-4 in their last 5 games. Under is 3-1 in their last 4 games.
The Nets are coming off a 113-118 loss by Milwaukee, as they allowed the Bucks to shoot with 57% from the field. Three Brooklyn players had 20+ points, led by Dennis Schroder with 34, adding a team-high 11 assists.
Cam Thomas leads the Nets in scoring with 24.7 points, adding 3.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists, but he is out with an injury. Cam Johnson adds 18.8 points and 4.3 rebounds.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Grizzlies are the best team in the NBA, with 122.1 points per game. They have the fourth-best field goal percentage, with 48.9% and a 35.4% three-point percentage (17th). Defensively, they allow 113.4 points per game, which ranks 18th in the league.
Offensively, the Nets average 110.1 point per game, which ranks 22nd in the league. Brooklyn shoot with 46.2% from the field (18th) and 38.5% from beyond the arc, which is the fourth-best in the league. Defensively, they allow 113.8 points per game, which ranks 19th in the NBA.
The Nets have won both previous meetings against the Grizzlies this season, at home by 106-104 and on the road by 119-106, as both games went under the total. The Nets are 4-1 against the spread in their last 5 meetings against the Grizzlies. Under is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings.
Prediction
In this Brooklyn Nets vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction, the Grizzlies are coming as big -10.5 home favorites. The Grizzlies have been red-hot and are undoubtedly the favorite to win, but they are double digit favorites against the best covering road team in the NBA this season. The Nets are losing by just 3.3 points on the road this season and have surprisingly won both of their meetings against the Grizzlies this season. I think that this is a sneaky situation where the road dog has value, as I totally I expect the Nets to lose, but keep it down to single digits. Take the Brooklyn Nets and lay the +10.5 points on the road.
Nick’s Pick: Brooklyn Nets +10.5