Grizzlies vs Mavericks Prediction

Dallas Mavericks (22-15) vs Memphis Grizzlies (13-23)

Game Info: Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 8:30 pm (American Airlines Center)

Betting Odds: Dallas Mavericks -8 -- Over/Under: 236.5

The Memphis Grizzlies look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. The Dallas Mavericks are riding a 3-game winning streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a Memphis Grizzlies vs Dallas Mavericks prediction.

Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview

The Memphis Grizzlies are coming off wins over the Lakers and Suns. The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 107.8 points on 44 percent shooting and allowing 113.5 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Desmond Bane is averaging 24.5 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 21.3 points and 1.7 assists. Marcus Smart is the third double-digit scorer and Santi Aldama is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 38.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.4 rebounds per game.

Memphis Grizzlies Player Facts

• Desmond Bane ranks 9th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (3.4) this season.

Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview

The Dallas Mavericks are coming off wins over the Trail Blazers and Timberwolves. The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 119 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 116.8 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 33.7 points and 9.2 assists, while Kyrie Irving is averaging 23.5 points and 4.9 rebounds. Tim Hardaway Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick Jones Jr. is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 74.9 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.4 rebounds per game.

Dallas Mavericks Player Facts

• Kyrie Irving ranks 14th amongst qualified players for FT% (88.7%) this season.
• Derrick Jones Jr. ranks 16th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (0.9) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Mavericks rank 1st in the league for turnovers per game this season (12.2).
• The Mavericks ranks 1st in the league for turnover percentage this season (10.7%).
• The Grizzlies rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (107.8).
• The Grizzlies rank 30th in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (6.6).

Memphis Grizzlies vs Dallas Mavericks prediction

The Dallas Mavericks are as healthy as they've been in recent memory, and they're coming off three comfortable wins and covers. The Memphis Grizzlies just got news that Ja Morant is out for the season and that could be a crushing blow to the locker room which could lead to some rough efforts. The Grizzlies were gaining ground and chipping away in the standings, and now they lost their star for the rest of the way. Wouldn't be shocked if the Mavs open this game up painlessly. Give me the Mavericks.

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.