Dallas Mavericks (32-31) vs Memphis Grizzlies (38-24)
Game Info: Friday, March 7, 2025 at 7:30 pm (American Airlines Center)
Betting Odds: Dallas Mavericks +9.5 -- Over/Under: 239.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN
The Memphis Grizzlies and the Dallas Mavericks do battle at the American Airlines Center on Friday night. Here’s a Memphis Grizzlies vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction. This article will include a Memphis Grizzlies vs Dallas Mavericks Pick.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies have been in a slump as they've lost seven of their last nine games overall, but they will be hoping to snap a four-game slide after getting shocked by the Thunder in a 120-103 home defeat on Wednesday. Ja Morant led the team with 24 points and six assists, Desmond Bane and Scotty Pippen Jr scored 15 points each while Vince Williams chipped in with 12 points. As a team, the Grizzlies shot just 40 percent from the field and nine of 34 from the 3-point line. The Thunder went on a pivotal 11-0 run midway through the third quarter to start to pull away.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks have been doing it tough lately as they've lost five of their last six games overall. They will be hoping to avoid a fourth straight defeat after getting trampled by the Bucks in a 137-107 road defeat on Wednesday. Klay Thompson drained six 3-pointers to lead the team with 28 points, Naji Marshall added 22 points with 11 rebounds while Max Christie chipped in with 13 points. As a team, the Mavericks shot 45 percent from the field and 13 of 39 from the 3-point line. But they just didn't have any answers on the defensive end to stop the Bucks from shooting almost 60 percent from the field for the game. The Mavericks will face the Suns following this one.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last six games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Mavericks have won each of their last five home games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as favorites.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread in each of their last five home games against Southwest Division opponents.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The favorites have won each of the Mavericks' last seven games.
- The Mavericks have lost five of their last six games.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last four road games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Grizzlies' last nine night games at American Airlines Center have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Mavericks' last five games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction
The Grizzlies are shorthanded again with Jaren Jackson Jr still out and Santi Aldama listed as questionable. The Mavericks are still playing without a host of players including Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, Daniel Gafford, and Dereck Lively to name a few. The Grizzlies haven't been playing anywhere near their best lately, but they are relatively healthy by their standards and they are long overdue for a big win. The Mavericks were already struggling before Irving went down, but his injury really makes things so much tougher for the Mavericks. With that being said, I think the Grizzlies take advantage and get a much-needed blowout win on the road.
Peter’s Pick Memphis -9.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
