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Memphis Grizzlies vs Indiana Pacers Prediction 2/20/25 NBA Picks
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Indiana Pacers (30-23) vs Memphis Grizzlies (36-18)
February 20, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Indiana Pacers +2.5 — Over/Under: 250.5
The Memphis Grizzlies and the Indiana Pacers collide at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Thursday night. Here’s a Memphis Grizzlies vs Indiana Pacers Prediction. This article will include a Memphis Grizzlies vs Indiana Pacers Pick.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting PreviewÂ
The Memphis Grizzlies went into the All-Star break with plenty of momentum as they had won 11 of 13 games before getting thrashed by the Clippers in a 128-114 road defeat on Wednesday. Desmond Bane led the team in scoring with 23 points, six rebounds, and four assists, Jaylen Wells added 18 points on seven of 11 shooting, GG Jackson added 15 points while Santi Aldama chipped in with 14 points and seven assists. As a team, the Grizzlies shot 49 percent from the field and 18 of 36 from the 3-point line as they poured in 39 points in the first quarter to take an early 12-point lead, but it didn’t last long at all as they leaked 74 points in the second and third quarters combined to trail by as many as 24 points at one stage.Â
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers have won seven of their last 10 games overall and they will be eager to maintain that momentum after sneaking past the lowly Wizards in a 134-130 overtime road win on Wednesday. Obi Toppin led the team with 31 points and 10 rebounds off the bench, Bennedict Mathurin added 28 points on 11 of 19 shooting while Tyrese Haliburton chipped in with 20 points and seven assists. As a team, the Pacers shot 46 percent from the field and 16 of 36 from the 3-point line as they struggled to get going and looked to be in deep trouble when they fell behind by 19 points. However, the Pacers caught fire late and did just enough in overtime to avoid a third straight defeat. The Pacers will meet the Clippers and Nuggets after this game.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Pacers have won four of their last five games as home underdogs against Southwest Division opponents following a win.
- The Grizzlies have lost five of their last six games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse against Pacers teams that held a winning record.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last four night games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse after coming off overtime.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Grizzlies have won each of their last 10 games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Pacers have lost each of their last five games against Grizzlies teams that held a winning record.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last nine games as favorites against Central Division opponents following a loss.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last 13 night games against Eastern Conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Nine of the Pacers’ last 10 home games following an overtime win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
The Grizzlies are still shorthanded with Cam Spencer still out, while the Pacers are still playing without Isaiah Jackson. The Grizzlies were really starting to heat up before the All-Star break and it’s no coincidence that they are also as healthy as they’ve been all season, so they open as slight favorites against this Pacers team who are coming into this meeting with plenty of momentum as well. You can make an argument for either side here, but with the line so short, I have to go with the red-hot Grizzlies to bounce back with a solid road win here against this Pacers squad who were lucky to beat the Wizards in their last outing.Â
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