Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets
The Memphis Grizzlies (20-40) are just 2.5-point favorites as they attempt to end a three-game home losing streak when they host the Portland Trail Blazers (16-42) on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at FedExForum. The contest airs at 8:00 PM ET on BSSE. The point total in the matchup is set at 209.
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Grizzlies and Trail Blazers Betting Trends, Records Against the Spread
The Grizzlies have a 3-4 record against the spread this season when favored by 2.5 points or more.
When they have played as at least 2.5-point underdogs this year, the Trail Blazers are 24-26 against the spread.
These two teams average a combined 213.7 points per game, 4.7 more points than the total of 209 set for this matchup.
Opponents of the two teams average a combined 19.8 more points per game, 228.8, than this matchup’s over/under of 209 points.
The Grizzlies’ average point total in outings this year is 219.0, 10.0 points higher than the total in this game.
Portland’s games this year have averaged a total of 223.4 points, 14.4 more than the point total in this matchup.
So far this season, Memphis has compiled a 28-31-1 record against the spread.
So far this season, the Trail Blazers have compiled a 26-32-0 record against the spread.
Grizzlies Stats & Insights
The Grizzlies are being outscored by 6.7 points per game with a -402 scoring differential overall. They put up 106.2 points per game (30th in the NBA) and allow 112.9 per contest (ninth in the league).
The Grizzlies lose the rebound battle by 4.3 boards on average. They collect 41.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 26th in the league, while their opponents pull down 45.9 per outing.
Memphis connects on 13.4 three-pointers per game (11th in the league) at a 34.7% rate (28th in the NBA), compared to the 13.2 its opponents make while shooting 37.9% from beyond the arc.
The Grizzlies’ 108.2 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 30th in the NBA, and the 115.0 points they allow per 100 possessions rank 10th in the league.
During the 2023-24 season, the Grizzlies score 5.3 fewer points per home game on average than on the road (103.5 at home, 108.8 on the road), and are also allowing 3.0 fewer points per home game compared to road games (111.4 at home, 114.4 on the road).
Trail Blazers Stats & Insights
The Trail Blazers’ -485 scoring differential (being outscored by 8.4 points per game) is a result of putting up 107.5 points per game (29th in NBA) while allowing 115.9 per contest (17th in league).
The 41.7 rebounds per game Portland accumulates rank 25th in the NBA, 2.3 fewer than the 44.0 its opponents grab.
The Trail Blazers connect on 11.6 three-pointers per game (24th in the league), while their opponents have made 11.5 on average.
The Trail Blazers average 110.0 points per 100 possessions on offense (29th in league), and concede 118.6 points per 100 possessions (22nd in NBA).
At home Portland is scoring 108.5 points per game, 2.0 more than it is averaging on the road (106.5).
Grizzlies Key Players to Watch
Santi Aldama averages 10.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game.
Vince Williams Jr.’s averages this season are 9.7 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game.
Aldama leads active Grizzlies in three-point shooting, knocking down an average of 1.6 shots per game from beyond the arc.
Williams Jr. averages 0.9 steals per game, while Aldama swats 0.7 shots per contest.
Trail Blazers Key Players to Watch
Jerami Grant puts up 21.4 points per game. He also contributes 3.7 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game this season.
Jabari Walker has per-game averages of 8.4 points, 0.8 assists and 6.3 rebounds this season.
Anfernee Simons knocks down 3.3 threes per game.
Matisse Thybulle’s 1.8 steals and 0.8 blocks per game are vital to the Trail Blazers’ defensive performance.
Over (209)
Grizzlies 114 – Trail Blazers 107
