| MATCHUP | San Antonio Spurs | Memphis Grizzlies |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 25-11 | 16-20 |
| Where | FedExForum, Memphis, TN | |
| When | Tuesday, January 6, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | FanDuel SN SE | |
The San Antonio Spurs and the Memphis Grizzlies collide at the FedExForum on Tuesday night. Here’s a San Antonio Spurs vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction. This article will include a San Antonio Spurs vs Memphis Grizzlies Pick.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
The San Antonio Spurs have been in fine form as they’ve won 10 of their last 14 games overall. They will be eager to bounce back here after having their two-game win streak snapped by the Trail Blazers in a 115-110 loss on Saturday. Luke Kornet led the team with 23 points on 10 of 12 shooting, Julian Champagnie added 20 points with 10 rebounds and four assists while De’Aaron Fox chipped in with 19 points, six rebounds and four assists.
As a team, the Spurs shot 43 percent from the field and 10 of 31 from the 3-point line as they had to work so hard to erase an early 15-point deficit. Only to let it slip late in the third quarter where the Trail Blazers went on a pivotal 12-0 run to reclaim control of the contest. Dylan Harper had a rough game as he shot just two of 12 from the field for his six points off the bench.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies have been in a slump as they’ve lost six of their last eight games overall. They will be hoping to arrest a four-game slide after falling short to the Lakers in a 120-114 road defeat on Sunday. Jaylen Wells led the team with 23 points on eight of 16 shooting, Cedric Coward added 16 points on six of nine shooting while Jaren Jackson Jr chipped in with 14 points.
As a team, the Grizzlies shot just 42 percent from the field and 10 of 41 from the 3-point line as they jumped all over the Lakers with 65 points in the first half to take a 16-point lead. But they really let themselves down in the second half where they got outscored by 66-49 to allow the Lakers to run them down with time to spare. Cam Spencer had a night to forget as he scored just five points on one of 10 shooting from the field.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The underdogs have won five of the Spurs’ last seven games.
- The Spurs have lost four of their last six games as favorites when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine road games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in seven of the Spurs’ last eight games.
Why the San Antonio Spurs will win
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last 16 games at FedExForum against teams that held a winning record.
- The Spurs have won each of their last nine night games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Spurs have covered the spread in each of their last six games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last four home games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Spurs’ last four road games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Memphis Grizzlies Player Facts
- Jaren Jackson Jr. is one of only six players in the league to have recorded 6+ blocks in a game this season.
- Jock Landale ranks 3rd amongst qualified Centers for 3P% (40.0%) this season.
San Antonio Spurs Player Facts
- Luke Kornet ranks 4th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for blocks per game (1.4) this season.
- Stephon Castle ranks 11th amongst qualified players for assists per game (7.1) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Grizzlies rank 4th in the league for rebounds per game this season (45.8).
- The Grizzlies rank 27th in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (39.6).
- The Spurs rank 2nd in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (22.0).
- The Spurs have missed the playoffs in six consecutive seasons – second-longest active streak in the NBA.
San Antonio Spurs vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
The Spurs are still missing Devin Vassell with Victor Wembenyama listed as questionable for this one, while the Grizzlies have ruled out Zach Edey, Ty Jerome, Brandon Clarke and John Konchar with Ja Morant listed as questionable. The Spurs are sweating on the availability of their star big man, but in this matchup they are the healthier team playing the better basketball at the moment.
The Grizzlies are going to be much easier to defend if Morant isn’t able to suit up, as they are already missing so many quality players. So, with the line so short, I will happily take the Spurs to get the win and cover on the road in this one.