It’s hard to imagine what there is to like about going to Dallas Mavericks games recently. Luka Doncic has struggled with a thigh injury and will be out again Monday for Dallas. Fellow superstar Kyrie Irving will be a game-time decision for the Mavericks. People making a Grizzlies vs Mavericks prediction will see that Dallas has lost two straight and seven of its past ten games.
With Dallas struggling to stay in the play-in tournament, the Mavericks will need to find ways to beat other top teams in the Western Conference to stay in the race. The Memphis Grizzlies roster hasn’t been immune to turmoil. Star guard Ja Morant has had some off-the-court issues that have forced him to be suspended for an indefinite amount of time.
The Grizzlies, however, have shown how deep they are recently. Grizzlies have won its last two games without Morant after dropping the first two games without him.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Dallas Mavericks Odds
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Dallas Mavericks Information
MEM Grizzlies vs DAL Mavericks
Location: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas.
Date and Time: Monday, March 13, 2023, 7:30 PM ET.
How to Watch: ESPN | https://livestreamsports.co/
Recent Scores for Last Game
The NBA schedule has seen the Mavericks and Grizzlies split the first of their four meetings with each other this season. Memphis won 112-108 on March 11 at home. Dallas won the first meeting 137-96 back in October.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Dallas Mavericks Analysis
NBA team stats show the Grizzlies overcame a horrific outside shooting performance to beat Dallas Saturday night. Memphis only shot 26.3 percent from the 3-point line in its four-point win. Where the Grizzlies were able to make up some ground was by shooting 83.3 percent from the 3-point line.
Making a Grizzlies vs Mavericks prediction will show that Memphis has struggled against the spread, putting together a 31-33-2 record. The Grizzlies average 115.8 points per game and shoot 53.9 percent from the field. Memphis is an average outside shooting team, only making 34.4 percent of its 3-pointers.
NBA player stats show that Tim Hardaway Jr. picked up the scoring slack against Memphis with Irving and Doncic out of the lineup. Anyone set to make a Grizzlies vs Mavericks prediction knows the Mavericks will struggle to find easy offense. NBA matchups show that Dallas is a good 3-point shooting team.
The Mavericks make 37 percent of their attempts, which ranks ninth in the league. Dallas is 22-13 at home this season. Christian Wood (17.1 points per game) and Hardaway (14.4) are the only two Mavericks scoring in double figures besides Doncic and Irving.
Odds Breakdown
Memphis Grizzlies
Moneyline: The Grizzlies are -115 on the moneyline.
Spread: NBA odds show Memphis is a 1-point favorite. The Grizzlies are 9-12-1 as away favorites this season.
Over/Under: The over has gone 28-36-2 in Memphis’ games this season.
Dallas Mavericks
Moneyline: NBA expert picks show Dallas is -106. The Mavericks are 1-3 straight up as home underdogs this season.
Spread: The Mavericks are 1-2-1 against the spread as home underdogs.
Over/Under: The over has gone 37-30-1 in Dallas’ games this season.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Dallas Mavericks Betting Pick and Prediction
This is a tough game to predict ahead of time. Whether or not Irving suits up will make a big deal for Dallas. Without Irving and Doncic, who is confirmed out, the Mavericks will have to do most of their role players do the heavy lifting. However, Morant’s uncertain status also doesn’t help.
Memphis has indicated Morant may be out for more games as the team wants to make sure he is ready before he comes back. If Irving is out, count on Memphis to shoot 3s better than its last outing and grab a road win.
When it comes to the total, expect this game to stay under. With all of the top-scoring talent missing from this game, each side will be looking to dig in on defense. Neither team will have one of their better offensive performances this season, and the number will slide under the total.
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