Grizzlies vs. Wizards Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets
The Memphis Grizzlies (22-43) host the Washington Wizards (11-53) after losing five home games in a row. The Grizzlies are favored by just 1 point in the contest, which starts at 8:00 PM ET on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. The matchup has an over/under set at 218 points.
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Grizzlies and Wizards Betting Trends, Records Against the Spread
The Grizzlies have a 5-11 record against the spread when favored by 1 point or more this season.
When they have played as at least 1-point underdogs this year, the Wizards are 29-30-1 against the spread.
These two teams average a combined 220.2 points per game, 2.2 more points than the total of 218 set for this game.
Opponents of the two teams average a combined 18.4 more points per game, 236.4, than this matchup’s over/under of 218 points.
The Grizzlies’ average point total in outings this season is 218.3, 0.3 points higher than the total in this game.
The average point total for Washington this season is 20.3 points higher than this game’s over/under.
Memphis is 30-34-1 against the spread this season.
The Wizards are 30-33-1 against the spread this year.
Grizzlies Stats & Insights
The Grizzlies have a -437 scoring differential, falling short by 6.7 points per game. They’re putting up 105.8 points per game to rank 30th in the league and are allowing 112.5 per outing to rank ninth in the NBA.
The 41.9 rebounds per game the Grizzlies average rank 26th in the NBA, and are 3.9 fewer than the 45.8 their opponents collect per outing.
Memphis connects on 13.3 three-pointers per game (11th in the league) at a 34.7% rate (30th in the NBA), compared to the 13.3 its opponents make while shooting 37.9% from deep.
The Grizzlies score 108.0 points per 100 possessions (30th in the league), while giving up 114.8 points per 100 possessions (10th in the NBA).
In 2023-24, the Grizzlies’ offense has been significantly worse at home, where they average 103.0 points per game, compared to on the road, where they score 108.5 per game. Defensively, they have been tougher at home, where they allow 110.8 points per game, versus playing on the road, where they allow their opponents to score 114.1 per game.
Wizards Stats & Insights
The Wizards put up 114.4 points per game (16th in league) while allowing 123.9 per contest (30th in NBA). They have a -608 scoring differential and have been outscored by 9.5 points per game.
The 40.9 rebounds per game Washington accumulates rank 30th in the league, 8.4 fewer than the 49.3 its opponents collect.
The Wizards knock down 12.3 three-pointers per game (19th in the league), while their opponents have made 12.4 on average.
The Wizards’ 111.5 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 26th in the NBA, and the 120.7 points they concede per 100 possessions rank 28th in the league.
Washington is scoring fewer points at home (113.6 per game) than away (115.1).
Grizzlies Key Players to Watch
Jaren Jackson Jr. accumulates 22.4 points and 5.6 rebounds per game, with 2.1 assists.
Jackson leads active Grizzlies in three-point shooting, knocking down an average of 1.8 shots per game from beyond the arc.
Jackson has notched 1.1 steals and 1.6 blocks per game.
Wizards Key Players to Watch
Kyle Kuzma tallies 22.5 points per game and also tacks on 6.6 rebounds and 4.2 assists per contest.
This season, Deni Avdija has a statline that includes 13.8 points, 3.7 assists and 6.9 rebounds per game.
Kuzma knocks down 2.3 threes per game.
Tyus Jones’ 1.1 steals and Bilal Coulibaly’s 0.8 blocks per game are vital to the Wizards’ defensive performance.
Over (218)
Grizzlies 118 – Wizards 110
