On the NBA schedule for Monday night, the Dallas Mavericks will be facing the Memphis Grizzlies in a pivotal matchup in the Western Conference for playoff positioning. Dallas is the sixth seed in the Western Conference with a 36-35 overall record. Memphis is tied for the second seed with the Sacramento Kings at a 43-27 record.
The NBA matchups at this time of year are more meaningful, with fewer games remaining before the start of the NBA playoffs. This game has the potential to be a playoff-like atmosphere.
For the first Mavericks vs Grizzlies Prediction, look for Memphis to take advantage of a depleted Dallas team.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Memphis Grizzlies Odds
Dallas Mavericks vs. Memphis Grizzlies Information
Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies
Location of the game: FedEx Forum Memphis, Tennessee.
Date and Time: Monday, March 20, 8 p.m. ET.
How to Watch: Local TV Networks
Dallas Mavericks vs. Memphis Grizzlies Recent Scores
One of the most recent Dallas Mavericks games was against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, March 17, and they won that basketball game by a final score of 111-110.
Memphis played its last game at home against the Golden State Warriors and won by a final score of 133-119.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Memphis Grizzlies Betting Analysis
Dallas is ranked 18th offensively on NBA team stats this season, scoring 113.8 points per game. On the defensive side of the basketball, the Mavericks are ranked 14th at giving up 113.3 points per game.
Memphis, on the offensive side of the basketball, is ranked 11th in the NBA, averaging 116.1 points per game. On defense, the Grizzlies are ranked sixth at giving up 112.2 points per game.
Dallas’s record against the spread so far this season is 26-42-3. It is one of the worst records against the spread in the NBA. Memphis’s record against the spread so far this season is 33-35-2. That record isn’t great either against the spread, but something has to give for a Mavericks vs Grizzlies Prediction against the spread.
Dallas Mavericks Facts to Know
Christian Wood has played in 58 games this season for Dallas. He is averaging 17.2 PPG, 7.7 RPG, and 1.1 BPG. Wood scored 12 points, grabbed nine rebounds, and recorded four assists in his last game.
Doncic leads his team in NBA player stats and has been out since March 8th.
Jaden Hardy only scored three points in his last game but scored over 10 or more points in the previous four games and has replaced him in the starting lineup.
Memphis Grizzlies Facts to Know
Desmond Bane has been one of the best Memphis Grizzlies players at the moment in the absence of Morant. Bane has played in 48 games this season and is averaging 21.2 PPG, 5.1 RPG, and 4.3 APG. He scored 26 points and grabbed four rebounds against Golden State.
Jaren Jackson Jr. has played in 53 games this season for Memphis. He is averaging 17.5 PPG, 6.6 RPG, and 3.1 BPG. Jackson Jr. scored 31 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and blocked four shots against the Warriors in his last game.
Updates
- The Dallas Mavericks have a couple of key Injuries to Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.
- The Memphis Grizzlies are still without Ja Morant as he begins his suspension.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
Spread
Dallas is the road underdog at +2.5 points spread with -110 odds to cover. Memphis has a -2.5 points spread at -110 odds to cover.
Moneyline
On the moneyline, the Mavericks have +118 odds to win outright, and the Grizzlies have -138 odds to win outright.
Over/Under
For NBA odds bets today, the over/under points total is set at 229.5, with the over set at -106 odds and the under set at -114 odds.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Memphis Grizzlies Betting Prediction
Pick 1: One of the top NBA picks tonight is to lean towards Memphis -2.5 -110 odds over Dallas. The final score will be 125-118. Take the over 229.5 total points at -106 odds
Pick 2: Lastly, another Mavericks vs Grizzlies prediction is to take Memphis’s moneyline odds at -138 odds.
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