Memphis Grizzlies: How good of a bet is Ja Morant for MVP?

Welcome to another episode of the F1 Gambling Podcast on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network! Every Rod Villagomez and Cody Zeeb bring their love motorsports and their love of sports betting to you to help you set your bets for the weekend of F1 action. From the fastest laps to the fastest pit stops to the fastest car of the day, Rod and Cody have…

The Memphis Grizzlies enter Tuesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks without star point guard Ja Morant, and our Grizzlies vs. Mavericks NBA player props based on the best NBA odds anticipate a big game for Memphis' new top facilitator. It was the injury heard'round the world on Monday when the Memphis Grizzlies (13-23) announced that star guard…

The Los Angeles Lakers stole Game 1, but can the Memphis Grizzlies respond in Game 2 if they don't have Ja Morant? Read on for our Lakers vs. Grizzlies prediction based on the best NBA odds. The Los Angeles Lakers got an otherworldly defensive performance from Anthony Davis in Game 1. Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura also combined for 52 points in…

This season, Jaren Jackson Jr. has been one of the most impactful defenders in the NBA. After missing the first month of the season, Jackson has become a dominant force on defense and has been the engine behind the Grizzlies' success. Jackson has become the betting favorite to win the Defensive Player of the Year, despite some questions that have…

The 2023 NBA All-Star game is finally here, and it will feature two Memphis Grizzlies for the first time ever. Ja Morant is starting for the second straight season, while Jaren Jackson Jr. is a reserve for his first All-Star selection. Morant got his nod because of his masterful offense, as he's top ten in both points and assists per game this…

The Memphis Grizzlies, with Ja Morant, will match up against the Indiana Pacers at 6:00 PM ET on Sunday. Morant is tops on his team in both points (27.3) and assists (8.1) per game, and also averages 5.6 rebounds. Defensively, he posts 1.0 steals and 0.3 blocked shots. Below, we dig into Morant's stats and trends as they relate to his prop bets to…

The Memphis Grizzlies, including Ja Morant, hit the court against the Minnesota Timberwolves at 7:30 PM ET on Friday. Morant paces the Grizzlies with 27.3 points per game (10th in league) and 8.0 assists (fifth in league), while also averaging 5.5 rebounds. Let's examine all of Morant's prop bets available for this contest and look at his stats and…

Ja Morant knows his team needs a big game from him tonight, and in what's sure to be a fast-paced, frenzied shootout, he'll have plenty of opportunity for huge numbers. Find out more as our NBA picks preview Grizzlies vs. Warriors. The Memphis Grizzlies will be hungry for revenge two-fold Wednesday night. Not only did Memphis suffer a humiliating…

On Friday, Vox Media announced budget cuts that would impact SB Nation blogs that cover the NBA, NHL, and MLS. Unfortunately, I was informed that Grizzly Bear Blues would no longer be monetized by Vox Media after February 28th. First off, I want to send my condolences to the other blogs on this network with the same fate. Over at SB Nation, there's…

Memphis came out with a pathetic effort against Denver, but has usually rebounded from such performances this year. Both that and the possible return of Ja Morant are bad news for New Orleans, as our Pelicans vs. Grizzlies picks explain. Motivation and stamina are often the keys in the final weeks of the NBA season, and are two concepts worth…

On this week's Core 4, the guys open the show discussing the Memphis Grizzlies' current seven-game winning streak including a pair of wins in their latest back-to-back. In the first segment, Xavier, Matt, and Dave give their biggest surprises and disappointment from around the NBA to mark the halfway point in the season. Matt has enjoyed the…

Memphis announced itself yet again on the national stage last night, and now has to face much less resistance against Indiana. Find out if our Pacers vs. Grizzlies picks see a letdown in store for the heavy home favorites tonight. The Memphis Grizzlies had a time on national TV Wednesday night, overcoming 78 points from Kyrie Irving and Kevin…

Jaren Jackson Jr.'s defensive leap in 2022 has been astonishing, emerging as one of the best defenders in the league - with a strong argument for being the best one. His absence and return highlight the significance of his defense. While he was sidelined, the Memphis Grizzlies were 20th in Defensive Rating (112.4). Since then, they've emerged into…

With a partnership with DraftKings Sportsbook, we have another "Big Bets from Big Memphis," where we track and predict each TNT double-header of games using DraftKings' odds. The Memphis Grizzlies have tonight off but the NBA has a fun slate of games, including a TNT doubleheader that is sure to excite. With two matchups full of spicy subplots,…

Coming off of their fifth straight win, the Memphis Grizzlies host the Atlanta Hawks tonight. This matchup marks the fourth game of a five-game homestand for the Grizzlies. Atlanta won an overtime thriller against the Bulls last night to end a three-game losing streak. The Grizzlies enter tonight with two days rest, whereas the Hawks have played…

With a partnership with DraftKings Sportsbook, we have another "Big Bets from Big Memphis," where we track and predict each TNT double-header of games using DraftKings' odds. While the Memphis Grizzlies, along with the majority of the NBA, are off tonight the few matchups going on have plenty of relevancy to the Grizzlies. The scorching…

Ja Morant and Zion Williamson are two of the most athletic, must-see type of players in the NBA right now and they will meet on Tuesday night when the Memphis Grizzlies go on the road to take on the New Orleans Pelicans. Tying their franchise record for wins in a season a year ago, the Grizzlies are once again a top-tier team in the Western…

There's a jam-packed Monday slate in the NBA due to the league taking Election Day (November 8th) off. Twenty-four of the 30 teams in the NBA are scheduled for a Monday game. Below, I'll give out my best bets for Monday's NBA card including two picks to win and a total. (The games are in order of my favorite to least favorite bets). This 217-point…

Jonathan Coachman is joined by Larry Hartstein and Allan Bell on The Early Edge podcast. They give you their best bets for Thursday Night Football, NBA and college football for Oct. 27. First up is storylines, and Larry touches on Thursday Night Football, with Ravens vs. Buccaneers set to kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET. He points out that Tampa Bay…

One of the most popular topics amongst Grizzlies fans this past offseason has been new two-way player Kenneth Lofton Jr. The rookie big man made a name for himself in preseason, as Lofton's exciting offensive game reminded many Grizzly fans of the legendary Zach Randolph. The 6'7", 275 pound rookie out of Louisiana Tech put on a show in Summer…

The'Grizzly Bear Bets' podcast is making its debut, joining the Grizzly Bear Blues podcast network as the 5th show in our arsenal. In case you missed the news during the latest hiring cycle, here's how it's going to work. For every single regular-season game, host of the podcast Chase Bobbitt will run an episode - previewing the game with lines…

WHO: Memphis Grizzlies (0-0) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (0-0) WHEN: 7:00 PM CT WHERE: Fiserv Forum - Milwaukee, WI HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN: Bally Sports Southeast/92.9 FM ESPN Memphis INJURY REPORT: MEMPHIS: MILWAUKEE: Joe Ingles (Out, knee surgery recovery), Khris Middleton (Out, wrist) PROJECTED STARTING LINEUP: MEMPHIS: Let's see… Kennedy Chandler, John…

The NBA is reportedly looking to expand for the first time since the addition of the Charlotte Bobcats (now Hornets) in 2004. The cities rumored to be in the lead are Las Vegas, which has added and NHL, NFL, and WNBA team in recent years, and Seattle which famously lost the SuperSonics to Oklahoma City in 2008. Expansion of the league would also…

WHO: Memphis Grizzlies vs. San Antonio Spurs WHAT: 2022 NBA Summer League WHEN: 5:00 PM CT HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN: ESPN/92.9 FM ESPN MEMPHIS PROJECTED STARTING LINEUPS: MEMPHIS: Kennedy Chandler, Ziaire Williams, Jake LaRavia, Santi Aldama, Xavier Tillman SAN ANTONIO: Malaki Branham, Blake Wesley, DJ Stewart, Robert Woodard II, Dominick Barlow After…

WHO: New Orleans Pelicans (36-44, 17-23 away) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (55-25, 29-10 home) WHEN: 5:00 PM CT WHERE: FedExForum in Memphis, TN HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN: Bally Sports Southeast/92.9 FM ESPN Memphis, NBATV BETTING INFORMATION (per DraftKings) - Grizzlies -5.5; O/U 232.5 INJURY REPORT: MEMPHIS: Ja Morant (Questionable, knee), Tyrell Terry (Out,…