Pacers vs. Grizzlies Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets

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Pacers vs. Grizzlies Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets

The Memphis Grizzlies (18-27) are 9-point underdogs as they try to continue a three-game winning streak when they visit the Indiana Pacers (26-20) on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The game airs at 3:30 PM ET on BSIN. The matchup has an over/under of 237.5 points.

Pacers vs. Grizzlies Odds

  • Pacers odds to win: -410
  • Grizzlies odds to win: +320
  • Spread: Pacers (-9)
  • Total: 237.5
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    Game Time and Information

  • When: Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 3:30 PM ET
  • Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana
  • TV: BSIN
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    Pacers and Grizzlies Betting Trends, Records Against the Spread

    The Pacers are 2-1 against the spread when favored by 9 points or more this season.

    When they have played as at least 9-point underdogs this year, the Grizzlies are 5-5 against the spread.

    The Pacers and the Grizzlies combine to average 4.7 fewer points per game than the over/under of 237.5 set for this game.

    Opponents of the two teams average a combined 1.6 fewer points per game (235.9) than this game’s over/under of 237.5 points.

    The average total in Pacers games this year is 10.6 more points than the total of 237.5 in this game.

    The average point total for Memphis this year is 17.0 points fewer than this game’s over/under.

    So far this season, Indiana has compiled a 26-17-3 record against the spread.

    So far this season, the Grizzlies have put together a 20-25-0 record against the spread.

    Pacers Stats & Insights

    The Pacers’ +90 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 1.9 points per game) is a result of scoring 125.0 points per game (first in the NBA) while allowing 123.1 per outing (28th in the league).

    The Pacers lose the rebound battle by 1.5 boards on average. They collect 40.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 29th in the league, while their opponents pull down 42.4 per outing.

    Indiana hits 3.2 more threes per game than the opposition, 13.9 (sixth-most in the league) compared to its opponents’ 10.7.

    The Pacers rank second in the NBA with 122.4 points scored per 100 possessions, and 26th in the league defensively with 120.5 points conceded per 100 possessions.

    During the 2023-24 campaign, the Pacers score 4.8 more points per home game on average than on the road (127.3 at home, 122.5 on the road), but are allowing 4.8 fewer points per home game compared to road games (120.8 at home, 125.6 on the road).

    Grizzlies Stats & Insights

    The Grizzlies have a -225 scoring differential, falling short by 5.0 points per game. They’re putting up 107.8 points per game, 30th in the league, and are giving up 112.8 per outing to rank 13th in the NBA.

    Memphis averages 42.3 rebounds per game (23rd in league) while conceding 45.6 per outing to opponents. It is outrebounded by 3.3 boards per game.

    The Grizzlies make 13.6 three-pointers per game (ninth-most in the league) at a 34.5% rate (28th in NBA), compared to the 13.2 their opponents make, shooting 38.1% from beyond the arc.

    The Grizzlies rank 30th in the NBA with 109.0 points scored per 100 possessions, and ninth defensively with 114.0 points conceded per 100 possessions.

    In 2023-24 Memphis is averaging 4.5 fewer points per game at home (105.3) than on the road (109.8).

    Pacers Key Players to Watch

    Pascal Siakam is a key contributor on the scoresheet for the Pacers, tallying 22.2 points per game to go with 6.3 rebounds and 4.8 assists.

    T.J. McConnell is averaging 8.0 points, 5.5 assists and 2.6 rebounds a game, while Myles Turner adds 17.2 points, 1.3 assists and 7.0 rebounds per outing.

    Buddy Hield makes more threes per game than any other (active) member of the Pacers, knocking down shots from beyond the arc at a clip of 2.8 per contest.

    Aaron Nesmith picks up 1.0 steal per game, while Turner records 1.9 rejections per contest.

    Grizzlies Key Players to Watch

    Jaren Jackson Jr. holds the top Grizzlies spot in two categories among active players: scoring (21.8 points per game) and rebounding (5.7 rebounds per game). He also has 1.9 assists per contest.

    The Grizzlies have gotten 3.9 points, 3.4 assists and 1.1 rebounds out of Jacob Gilyard this season.

    Jackson averages 1.8 made threes per game.

    The Grizzlies’ defensive effort gets a lift from Jackson (1.0 steal and 1.6 blocks per game).

  • Pick ATS: Grizzlies (+ 9)
  • Pick OU:

    Under (237.5)

  • Prediction:
    Pacers 121 – Grizzlies 113
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