Memphis Grizzlies (20-39) vs Portland Trail Blazers (15-42)
Game Info: Friday, March 1, 2024 at 8:00 pm (FedExForum)
Betting Odds: Memphis Grizzlies -3 -- Over/Under: 208 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Portland Trail Blazers are riding a 9-game losing streak. The Memphis Grizzlies have lost their last 3 games. Here’s a Portland Trail Blazers vs Memphis Grizzlies prediction.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers recently lost to the Nuggets, Hornets, and Heat. The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 107.2 points on 43.8 percent shooting and allowing 116.3 points on 49.6 percent shooting. Anfernee Simons is averaging 22.6 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Jerami Grant is averaging 21.7 points and 3.7 rebounds. Shaedon Sharpe is the third double-digit scorer and Malcolm Brogdon is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.4 percent from the free throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.7 rebounds per game.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Clippers, Nets, and Timberwolves during this streak. The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 106.4 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 112.7 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Desmond Bane is averaging 24.4 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 22.4 points and 2.1 assists. Marcus Smart is the third double-digit scorer and GG Jackson is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 76.3 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.8 rebounds per game.
Memphis Grizzlies Player Facts
- Vince Williams Jr. ranks 10th amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (5.6) this season.
Portland Trail Blazers Player Facts
- Anfernee Simons ranks 4th amongst qualified players for FT% (91.7%) this season.
- Jerami Grant ranks 31st amongst qualified players for points per game (21.7) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Grizzlies rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (106.4).
- The Grizzlies rank 30th in the league for field goals made per game this season (38.6).
- The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (22.6).
- The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for field goal percentage this season (43.8%).
Portland Trail Blazers vs Memphis Grizzlies prediction
I'm not running to the window to back either the Trail Blazers or Grizzlies, especially in the favorite role. However, somebody has to win, and the Grizzlies have been far more competitive and show more signs of life. The Portland Trail Blazers have lost 9 straight games and are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games. The Grizzlies aren't winning, but their games are far more competitive. The Grizzlies are also 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games. We're only laying a bucket and if forced to pick I'm going to side with the team that's still playing hard. That's clearly the Grizzlies in this spot. The Trail Blazers feel more and more like a team that's counting down the days until the off season.
Randy’s Pick Memphis Grizzlies -3
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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