Memphis Grizzlies vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction 1/17/25 NBA Picks

San Antonio Spurs (19-20) vs Memphis Grizzlies (26-15)

Game Info: Friday, January 17, 2025 at 9:30 pm (Frost Bank Center)

Betting Odds: San Antonio Spurs +2 -- Over/Under: 239 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: ESPN

The Memphis Grizzlies and San Antonio Spurs meet Friday in NBA action at the Frost Bank Center. Here’s a Memphis Grizzlies vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction. This article will include a Memphis Grizzlies vs San Antonio Spurs Pick.

Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview

The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Rockets, beat the Spurs, and they play the Timberwolves, Hornets, and Pelicans next. The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 123 points on 48.3 percent shooting and allowing 115.2 points on 44.8 percent shooting. Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 22.7 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Ja Morant is averaging 21.4 points and 7.5 assists. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer and Santi Aldama is grabbing 7.1 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.1 rebounds per game.

San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview

The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Grizzlies, beat the Lakers, and then play the Heat, Pacers, and Clippers next. The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 111.7 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 24.7 points and 10.7 rebounds, while Devin Vassell is averaging 15.8 points and 3.1 assists. Jeremy Sochan is the third double-digit scorer and Keldon Johnson is dishing 1.5 assists. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 79.4 percent from the free throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.6 rebounds per game.

Why the San Antonio Spurs will win

  • The Spurs have won five of their last six games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
  • The Grizzlies have lost six of their last eight games as road favorites following a road win.
  • The Spurs have covered the spread in five of their last six games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
  • The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last nine games against Western Conference opponents following a win.

Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win

  • The Spurs have lost each of their last 15 games at Frost Bank Center against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Grizzlies have won each of their last 10 night games at Frost Bank Center.
  • The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Spurs' last six games at Frost Bank Center.
  • The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five night games against Southwest Division opponents.

San Antonio Spurs Player Facts

  • Harrison Barnes ranks 37th amongst qualified players for 3P% (41.1%) this season.

Memphis Grizzlies Player Facts

  • Jaylen Wells ranks 21st amongst qualified Forwards for FT% (81.8%) this season.
  • Zach Edey leads all Grizzlies players for rebounds per 36 minutes (12.6) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Spurs rank 2nd in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (66.7%).
  • The Spurs rank 3rd in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (14.3).
  • The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (24.6).
  • The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for field goals made per game this season (45.0).

Memphis Grizzlies vs San Antonio Spurs Injury Report

The San Antonio Spurs will be without Jeremy Sochan and Riley Minix.

The Memphis Grizzlies will be without Marcus Smart, Vince Williams Jr., and Cam Spencer. Ja Morant is questionable with foot soreness.

Memphis Grizzlies vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction

I've been talking up the San Antonio Spurs these last couple of weeks, and they're a young team that's still learning how to win. The Spurs are playing hard. With that said, the Grizzlies just beat the Spurs by 14 points, completely dominating the fourth quarter. It was a one-point game with five minutes left, and the Spurs lost by 14 points. How? It just shows that the Grizzlies are a tier or two above and can create distance quickly the way the Spurs can't. Also, the Grizzlies have now won nine of the last 10 games against the Spurs overall. I'd need more points to back the Spurs in this spot. Give me the Grizzlies.

Randy’s Pick Memphis Grizzlies -2

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