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Memphis Grizzlies vs Washington Wizards Prediction NBA Picks 12/8/24
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Washington Wizards (2-18) vs Memphis Grizzlies (15-8)
December 8, 2024 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Washington Wizards +11.5 / Memphis Grizzlies -11.5 — Over/Under:
The Memphis Grizzlies and Washington Wizards meet Sunday in NBA action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Memphis Grizzlies vs Washington Wizards Prediction. This article will include a Memphis Grizzlies vs Washington Wizards Pick.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Kings and Celtics, and they play the Nets, Lakers, and Warriors next. The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 121.1 points on 48.7 percent shooting and allowing 113.1 points on 44 percent shooting. Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 21.7 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Ja Morant is averaging 20.9 points and 8.5 assists. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer and Santi Aldama is grabbing 7.6 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 33.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.5 rebounds per game.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Mavericks, beat the Nuggets, and they play the Cavs, Celtics, and Hornets next. The Washington Wizards are averaging 106.7 points on 43.8 percent shooting and allowing 123.6 points on 48.4 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 20 points and 2.1 rebounds, while Kyle Kuzma is averaging 15.8 points and 1.9 assists. Malcolm Brogdon is the third double-digit scorer, and Jonas Valanciunas is grabbing 7.6 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 31.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 21 games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Grizzlies have won each of their last seven night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Grizzlies’ last nine night games at Capital One Arena have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Wizards’ last eight night games against the Grizzlies following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for Q3 opponent points per game this season (32.2).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for H2 opponent points per game this season (62.0).
- The Grizzlies rank 30th in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (30.3).
- The Grizzlies rank 1st for points in the paint (1412) this season.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Washington Wizards Prediction
Double-digit chalk with both sides on the end of a back-to-back isn’t a game I’m running to the window to bet. However, the Wizards remain fade material until further notice, and one win over the Nuggets doesn’t move the needle much. The Wizards are still 3-18 SU on the season and 6-14-1 ATS. You’re sitting on a pile of cash, just blindly fading the Wizards. The Memphis Grizzlies have covered 7 of their last 10 games, and they’re 16-8 ATS on the season. The Grizzlies smoked the Wizards by 24 points a month ago. Keep fading the Wizards.Â
