Indiana Pacers vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction NBA Picks 12/1/24
Memphis Grizzlies (13-7) vs Indiana Pacers (9-11)
Game Info: Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 3:30 pm (FedExForum)
Betting Odds: Memphis Grizzlies -7.5--- Over/Under: 237 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers have been in decent form as they were riding a three-game win streak before they got stopped in their tracks by the Pistons in a 130-106 loss on Friday. Pascal Siakam led the team with 21 points on nine of 19 shooting, Tyrese Haliburton added 19 points with five assists while Bennedict Mathurin chipped in with 16 points. As a team, the Pacers shot 48 percent from the field and 12 of 33 from the 3-point line, but they were poor on the defensive end and got outscored in every quarter to suffer one of their biggest defeats of the season. The Pacers allowed the Pistons to shoot over 57 percent from the field and 18 of 38 from the 3-point line. The Pacers will take on the Raptors after this game.
Memphis Grizzlies
Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies have been in great shape as they've won six of their last seven games overall and they will be eager to build on their current five-game win streak after routing the Pelicans in a 120-109 home win on Friday. Ja Morant led the team with 27 points and seven assists on 10 of 18 shooting, Jaren Jackson Jr added 23 points with eight rebounds and two blocks while Santi Aldama chipped in with 20 points on eight of nine shooting off the bench. As a team, the Grizzlies shot 49 percent from the field and 12 of 41 from the 3-point line as they jumped all over the Pelicans from the start and always looked in control after pouring in 67 points in a free-flowing first half.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Grizzlies have won each of their last six home games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Pacers have lost each of their last five road games.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games against Central Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pacers' last four road games against Southwest Division opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Grizzlies' last six games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Indiana Pacers vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
The Pacers are still missing Aaron Nesmith, Ben Sheppard, and Isaiah Jackson, while the Grizzlies are still missing Zach Edey and Vince Williams. The Pacers looked like they were turning the corner before they got smashed by the Pistons in their last outing, while the Grizzlies have continued their great form with a comfortable win on Friday. The line is reasonable for this one, so I think the Grizzlies get the win and cover at home.
Peter’s Pick Memphis -7.5
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
