Memphis Grizzlies (38-21) vs San Antonio Spurs (24-33)
Game Info: Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 8:00 pm (FedExForum)
Betting Odds: Memphis Grizzlies -9.5 -- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: FanDuel SN SE
The San Antonio Spurs and Memphis Grizzlies meet Saturday in NBA action at the FedExForum. Here’s a Memphis Grizzlies vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction. This article will include a Memphis Grizzlies vs San Antonio Spurs Pick.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Rockets and Pelicans, and then play the Thunder, Nets, and Kings next. The Spurs have lost four straight games and are quickly losing all hope of a potential playoff spot.
The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 112.5 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 114.5 points on 46.4 percent shooting. De’Aaron Fox is averaging 21.8 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Devin Vassell is averaging 15.3 points and 2.8 assists. Stephon Castle is the third double-digit scorer and Keldon Johnson is dishing 1.5 assists. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free-throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Knicks, beat the Suns, and they play the Hawks, Thunder, and Mavs next. The Grizzlies are 3-5 in their last eight games and are in danger of losing that third seed.
The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 122.8 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 116 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 22.8 points and 6 rebounds, while Ja Morant is averaging 20.5 points and 7.4 assists. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer and Santi Aldama is grabbing 6.7 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 37.2 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 47.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Grizzlies have won each of their last 15 games at FedExForum against teams that held a losing record.
- The Spurs have lost each of their last 15 night games against Grizzlies teams that held a winning record.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 night games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last eight games at FedExForum when playing with a rest disadvantage.
Why the San Antonio Spurs will win
- The road team has won four of the last five games between the Spurs and Grizzlies.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games.
- The Spurs have covered the spread in four of their last five games at FedExForum following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Spurs' last five games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Grizzlies' last six games against Southwest Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Memphis Grizzlies vs San Antonio Spurs Injury Report
The Memphis Grizzlies will be without Zyon Pullin, while Desmond Bane is questionable with a groin injury.
The San Antonio Spurs will be without Riley Minix, Victor Wembanyama, and Charles Bassey.
Memphis Grizzlies vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction
The Grizzlies have to have a fire in their belly after losing last night to the Knicks. Even with the rest advantage, the Spurs are going nowhere fast with losses in seven of their last 10 games and covers in just two of those games. The Grizzlies beat the Spurs by 19 points last month and by 28 points back in January. The winner has covered six of the last seven games between the Grizzlies and Spurs. It's hard to make a case for the Spurs given their current form. Give me the Grizzlies in a home blowout.
Randy’s Pick Memphis Grizzlies -9.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
