The Grizzlies are gearing up to take on the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, Dec 11. The game is slated for 8:00 ET and will be broadcast on NBA. Dallas comes into this game as 1.5-point favorites with the total set at 226. How will this matchup unfold? Let’s delve into the Grizzlies vs. Mavericks player props andpredictions below.
Grizzlies vs. Mavericks Odds
- Spread: Mavericks -1.5
- Total 226
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Game Info
- Date: Monday, Dec 11
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: FedExForum, Memphis TN
- TV: NBA
Mavericks Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Mavericks have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across their ten previous road games, Dallas has an ATS mark of 6-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 6-4 while averaging 117 points per game.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Mavericks have a straight up record of 7-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 7-3.
Grizzlies Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Grizzlies have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last five home games, Memphis has averaged 108 points per game while allowing 106. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Grizzlies have gone 4-6 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-8.
Does Dallas Stand a Chance on the Road?
Over their last ten games, the Mavericks have gone 5-5 and are 13-8 overall. When looking at their home and away records, the Mavericks are 6-4 at home and 7-4 on the road.
Dallas’ offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 125 points against the Trail Blazers. They had an overall field goal percentage of 51.6% and made 19/22 free throws. The top scorer for the Mavericks was Luka Doncic with 32 points, while Dante Exum also chipped in with 23 points.
Coming into today’s game, the Mavericks’ defense is giving up an average of 116.7 points per contest.
In their previous matchup vs. the Trail Blazers, the Mavericks’ defense struggled, giving up a field goal percentage of 51% leading to 112 points.
Can the Grizzlies Hold Strong at Home?
With a 6-15 overall record, the Grizzlies are below .500 as they look to win vs. the Mavericks. Against Western Conference teams, the Grizzlies have gone 5-12 and are 1-3 in non-conference games.
In their most recent game, the Grizzlies’ offense concluded with only 103 points against the Timberwolves. Throughout the game, they made 15/35 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 43%. For the season, the Grizzlies offense has struggled to get to the free-throw line, ranking just 29th in terms of free-throw attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 43%.
So far, the Grizzlies’ defense is ranked 11th in the league at 112.1 points per contest.
Opponents are hitting 51.2% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 39.4% of their three-point attempts.
Grizzlies vs. Mavericks Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Luka Doncic and his points prop of 34.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -121 while the under is at -113. Our projections have Luka Doncic finishing with a stat line of 26 points, 7 and 8 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 34.5.
- The Prop: Luka Doncic Under 34.5 Points (-113)
Grizzlies vs. Mavericks Predictions
We’re backing the Mavericks for a victory, with the projected score at 116-98. Additionally, we favor them to cover the spread, so we recommend placing a bet on the Mavericks at -1.5.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 226 and given that our model is projecting 214 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Mavericks -1.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook