The Memphis Grizzlies (26-15) face the San Antonio Spurs (19-20) Friday. Tip-off from Frost Bank Center is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET. (ESPN) Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Grizzlies vs. Spursodds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Grizzlies lead 1-0
The Grizzlies melted the Spurs in San Antonio Wednesday 129-115, covering as 2.5-point favorites with the Over (239.5) cashing. G Ja Morant and G Desmond Bane each had 21 points, but give kudos to F Jaren Jackson Jr. Yeah, he had 19 points, but he helped hold Spurs C Victor Wembanyama to 13 points on 5-for-19 shooting. The Grizzlies are 5-5 in their last 10.
As mentioned, Wemby had a tough night Wednesday with 13 points. he also had 12 boards and a ridiculous 8 blocks. F Stephon Castle led the Spurs in scoring with 26 points. San Antonio has lost 4 of 5 but are 12-9 at home this season.
Grizzlies at Spurs odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:57 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Grizzlies -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Spurs +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
- Against the spread (ATS): Grizzlies -2.5 (-110) | Spurs +2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 239.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Grizzlies at Spurs key injuries
Grizzlies
- G Ja Morant (foot) questionable
- G Marcus Smart (finger) out
Spurs
- G Jeremy Sochan (back) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Grizzlies at Spurs and predictions
Prediction
Spurs 120, Grizzlies 116
Moneyline
I like the SPURS (+120) at home here. Wemby had a down game, and they really just had a bad third period when they were outscored 43-25. Grizzlies rookie C Zach Edey played just 16 minutes Wednesday, and JJJ expended a lot of energy on defense. It’s not sustainable.
TAKE SPURS (+120).
Against the spread
Since we’re on the moneyline, it’s a PASS on the spread, but there’s a decent prop worth looking at.
Wemby went 3-for-10 from 3 in a bad game Wednesday. I’ll take VICTOR WEMBANYAMA OVER 2.5 THREES (-165) in this rematch. He has hit 3 3-balls in 9 of the last 13 games.
Over/Under
The Spurs are 4-6 O/U in their last 10, and the Grizz are 6-2-2. The Over cashed Wednesday, and the total is at the same number Friday. I don’t expect Memphis to shoot 50% from the floor again.
BET UNDER 239.5 (-105).
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