Nets vs Grizzlies Prediction NBA Picks 2/26/24

Memphis Grizzlies (20-37) vs Brooklyn Nets (21-35)

Game Info: Monday, February 26, 2024 at 8:00 pm (FedExForum)

Betting Odds: Memphis Grizzlies +1 -- Over/Under: 216.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The Brooklyn Nets are riding a 4-game losing streak. The Memphis Grizzlies need a win after losing 10 of their last 12 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Brooklyn Nets vs Memphis Grizzlies prediction.

Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview

The Brooklyn Nets are coming off losses to the Celtics, Raptors, and Timberwolves. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 112.5 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 115.5 points on 47 percent shooting. Mikal Bridges is averaging 21.5 points and 4.9 rebounds, while Cam Thomas is averaging 21 points and 2.9 rebounds. Cameron Johnson is the third double-digit scorer, and Nic Claxton is dishing 1.9 assists. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 38.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76 percent from the free throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 38.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.

Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview

The Memphis Grizzlies recently beat the Rockets and Bucks while losing to the Clippers. The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 106.9 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 112.8 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Desmond Bane is averaging 24.4 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 22.4 points and 2.2 assists. Marcus Smart is the third double-digit scorer and GG Jackson is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.7 rebounds per game.

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Memphis Grizzlies Player Facts

Jaren Jackson Jr. is one of only five qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.5 threes and 1.5 blocks this season.
Luke Kennard ranks T7th amongst qualified players for 3P% (44.4%) this season.

Brooklyn Nets Player Facts

Nicolas Claxton ranks 2nd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (2.2) this season.
Cameron Thomas is one of only six players to have scored 35+ points off the bench in a game this season.

Matchup/League Facts

The Grizzlies rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (106.9).
The Grizzlies rank 30th in the league for field goals made per game this season (38.8).
The Nets rank 29th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (81.2%).
The Nets rank 3rd in the league for opponent steals per game this season (6.6).

Brooklyn Nets vs Memphis Grizzlies prediction

Backing the Brooklyn Nets in any sort of favorite role doesn't seem ideal, but this is a game they should win given that they have actual NBA players on the court. The Memphis Grizzlies have been competitive, but they're still on the end of the wrong side in most of these games and are fielding a roster of mostly G League and two-way players. Also, the Nets still have a shot at sneaking into the play-in tournament, and these are games they need to take advantage of to make that possible. Near pick em spot, I have to lean toward the Nets.