NBA Odds: Heat vs. Grizzlies prediction, odds and pick

Miami Heat (11-12) and Memphis Grizzlies (14-9) meet on Monday at 8:10 pm ET. Miami has won four of their last five games and is ninth in the Eastern Conference. Memphis has also won 4 of its last 5 games, and it is fourth in Western Conference, but is 10- 12-1 against the spread. Last year the teams split the two-game series 1-0.

Miami has won four of their last five games. They have a middling offensive team that ranks 26th in scoring and 24th on the offensive efficiency. Their strength lies on their defensive end. Bam Adebayo has been their most consistent player lately. Tyler Herro, Max Strus and Kyle Lowry are the team's most important players. They average over two three-pointers per game. The trio also have over four assists per games, and each one shoots over 35% from three.

Memphis Grizzlies are a solid team with a top-ten offense and a good defensive unit. They rank first on the glass. Several key players are injured for tonight's game. The Grizzlies will rely on their role players to step up and score. Steven Adams will need to contain Miami's big man Bam Adebayo.  Miami Heat are the favorite to cover the spread. Miami Heat vs. Memphis Grizzlies is tonight at 7 pm.

Both teams have played well recently. Miami is especially impressive thanks to the return of Jimmy Butler. Memphis is missing a number of key contributors.

Miami Heat are betting on the final game against the Grizzlies at -4.5.