Indiana Pacers (26-21) vs Memphis Grizzlies (18-27)
Game Info: Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 3:30 pm (Gainbridge Fieldhouse)
Betting Odds: Indiana Pacers -9.5 -- Over/Under: 236 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Memphis Grizzlies pay a visit to the Indiana Pacers at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday afternoon. Here’s a Grizzlies vs Pacers Prediction.
Memphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies have been in pretty good shape as they've won seven of their last 11 games overall and they will be gunning for a fourth straight victory after outlasting the Magic in a 107-106 home win on Friday. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the team with 30 points on 13 of 30 shooting, Ziaire Williams added 17 points and five assists off the bench while Luke Kennard chipped in with 15 points and six assists. As a team, the Grizzlies shot 46 percent from the field and 15 of 41 from the 3-point line as they poured in 37 points in the second quarter to build an 11-point lead, before they hung on by a thread to escape with the narrow win despite going scoreless in the final 1:20 of the fourth quarter.
Memphis Grizzlies Player Facts
- Jaren Jackson Jr. is one of only five qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.0 threes, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks this season.
- John Konchar ranks 19th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (0.9) this season.
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Indiana Pacers
Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers are starting to build some momentum as they are now aiming for a third straight victory after taking down the Suns in a thrilling 133-131 home win on Friday. Pascal Siakam led the team with 31 points, seven rebounds and four assists, Obi Toppin added 23 points off the bench while Aaron Nesmith and Andrew Nembhard scored 22 points apiece. As a team, the Pacers shot 53 percent from the field and eight of 26 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in trouble when they allowed 80 points in the first half to fall behind by 17 points, before they dominated the fourth quarter by 28-17 to snatch the win thanks to a clutch shot from Toppin with just 3.1 seconds left on the clock.
Indiana Pacers Player Facts
- Aaron Nesmith ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for 3P% (46.3%) this season.
- Myles Turner ranks 4th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (1.9) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pacers rank 1st in the league for points per game this season (125.0).
- The Pacers rank 1st in the league for assists per game this season (31.1).
- The Grizzlies rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (107.8).
- The Grizzlies rank 30th in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (6.7).
Grizzlies vs Pacers Prediction
The Grizzlies are still missing a host of players including Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Marcus Smart and Derrick Rose, while the Pacers are still without Tyrese Haliburton. The Grizzlies have done really well to keep winning games despite being severely shorthanded, but they were somewhat lucky to get past the Magic and they're going to have to be at their best against this Pacers team who just took down the red-hot Suns. The Pacers looked great in their last two wins and I think they'll win at home, but the line seems too hefty, so I'll take the Grizzlies with the points.
Peter’s Pick Memphis +9.5
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
