Need a Pacers vs. Grizzlies prediction? We’ve got what you need, as the Grizzlies hit the road to face the Pacers on Sunday, Jan 28 at 3:30 ET. The current total stands at 230.5, with the Pacers being favored by 9 at home. Keep reading to get our Pacers vs. Grizzlies player props and predictions.
Pacers vs. Grizzlies Odds
- Spread: Pacers -9
- Total 230.5
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Game Info
- Date: Sunday, Jan 28
- Time: 3:30 ET
- Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis IN
- TV: BSIN
Grizzlies Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Grizzlies have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last three road games, Memphis has averaged 103 points per game while allowing 107. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last five games as the underdog, the Grizzlies have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 3-2.
Pacers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Pacers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-1-1 vs. the spread.
- Across the Pacers last ten home games, the team averaged 115 points per game while allowing 116. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 6-3-1, while going 5-5 straight-up.
- In their last three contests as the favorite, Indiana has a poor record vs the spread going 1-2. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 2-1.
Can the Grizzlies Offense Score Enough on the Road?
With an overall record of 18-27, the Grizzlies will be looking to add to their three game winning streak in today’s matchup. In non-conference games, the Grizzlies are 6-6 compared to their 12-21 record against Western Conference opponents.
In their last game, the Grizzlies scored 107 points, which is the same as their average of 107.8 points per game. Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 30 points in their most recent game and Ziaire Williams added 17 points for the Grizzlies.
When it comes to defending the three-point line, the Grizzlies have done a good job of making opponents shoot below their season average. On the year, Memphis is 19th in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 38.1%. In terms of made threes allowed per game, they are 19th at 13.2.
Overall, the Grizzlies are 11th in field goal percentage allowed at 46.8%. Inside the arc, they have been even better, ranking 6th in two-point shooting percentage allowed at 52.6%.
On the glass, Memphis is just 23rd in rebounds per game. In terms of steals, they are 11th and 3rd in blocked shots.
Will Indiana Make it Happen at Home?
As the Pacers prepare to take on the Grizzlies, they are looking to add to their above .500 record of 26-20. When facing other Eastern Conference teams, the Pacers are 21-11 while going 5-9 in games against teams from other conferences.
So far this season, the Pacers are the highest scoring team in the league, averaging 125 points per game. In 71.7% of their games, they have outscored what their opponents are allowing on average. In their last game against the Suns, Pascal Siakam led the Pacers in scoring with 31 points, while Obi Toppin added 23.
When it comes to defending the three-point line, the Indiana Pacers have been the best in the league at 37.5% and have only allowed opponents to attempt 28.6 threes per game, which is also tops in the NBA. Overall, Indiana is giving up 123.1 points per game (28th) and has been even worse at home, where they are 26th at 120.8 points per contest.
Despite their struggles on the defensive end, the Pacers have been able to block shots at a high level, ranking 5th in the NBA at 6.0 blocks per game. They have also been able to generate steals, coming in at 13th at 7.7 per contest. Indiana has been able to keep opponents off of the offensive glass, ranking 28th in defensive rebounds per game.
Pacers vs. Grizzlies Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Pascal Siakam and his points prop of 22.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -125 while the under is at -109. Our model predicts that Pascal Siakam will finish with 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 4. As for his points prop, we favor the under at 22.5.
- The Prop: Pascal Siakam Under 22.5 Points (-109)
Pacers vs. Grizzlies Predictions
When looking to get a point-spread pick down in this Grizzlies vs. Pacers game, our recommendation is to take the Grizzlies at +9. Despite our model showing the Pacers winning 112-107, we like Grizzlies as our point-spread pick.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 230.5, and our model predicts the Grizzlies and Pacers to score a combined 219 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Grizzlies +9 | at Fanduel Sportsbook