Grizzlies vs Magic Odds & Picks (Jan. 5)
Memphis Grizzlies are on the road against the Orlando Magic on Thursday night. This is the first meeting between these two teams in 2022-23. Memphis won the previous two meetings 135-115 and 124-96.
Memphis Grizzlies are a 6.5-point favorite against Orlando Magic. The Grizzlies have won 3 of 6 games without any rest this season.
The Grizzlies are below .500 on the road this season, but they have covered the spread more often than not when favored. Since Jaren Jackson Jr’s return to action, Memphis has soared defensively and owns the best defensive rating in the Association.
Orlando is an ugly 4-13 on the road, but they are better at home. Orlando went on a six-game winning streak and has seen off Western Conference opposition. Franz Wagner has been injured recently, and the team is better with him on court.
Orlando Magic is a team that shoots fewer threes than Memphis Grizzlies. Memphis has done a good job at protecting the paint. Orlando's weaknesses are allowing a lot of outside shots.
Grizzlies have won all their games since November. They have the size and length to control the paint and boards. The Grizzlies have a good chance of winning on the second night of back-to-back games.
