The Spurs are ready to clash with the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, Mar 22. Today’s matchup is set to tip off at 8:00 ET and will be televised on BSSW. San Antonio enters this game as 6.5-point favorites, and the over/under total is currently at 216.5. Can the Spurs pull this one out as the favorite? Below you will find our Spurs vs. Grizzlies predictions.
Spurs vs. Grizzlies Odds
- Spread: Spurs -6.5
- Total 216.5
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Mar 22
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio TX
- TV: BSSW
Grizzlies Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Grizzlies have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across the Grizzlies last three road games, the team averaged 106 points per game while allowing 127. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 0-3 straight-up.
- Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Grizzlies have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-2.
Spurs Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Spurs have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past three home matchups, San Antonio has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 118 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- As the betting favorite, the Spurs have an ATS record of 4-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 4-1.
Do the Grizzlies Have What it Takes in San Antonio?
Currently, the Grizzlies are 13th in the Western Conference with a record of 23-47. In the Southwest Division, they are in 4th place. On the road, Memphis is 15-20 compared to 8-27 at home.
This season, the Grizzlies are 34-36 against the spread and 20-15 ATS on the road. As the underdog, they have a 29-25 ATS record and have failed to cover in their last four games.
As the underdog, Memphis has gone 17-37 straight-up this season. Today, they are getting 6.5 points and have gone 4-4 as the underdog. In their last four games, they have been the underdog.
Memphis’ O/U record for the season is 33-36-1, and their last four games have gone over the posted total. This year, their games have averaged 218.8 points per game, and today’s O/U line is 216.5.
In their most recent game, the Grizzlies lost to the Warriors by a score of 137-116. The O/U line for that game was 219.5, and Memphis was getting +11.5 on the spread. The Grizzlies did not cover the spread in that game.
This season, the Grizzlies are one of the worst offensive teams in the league, ranking 30th in points per game at 106. On the road, they are averaging 108.7 points per game.
When it comes to shooting, Memphis is 30th in field goal percentage at 43%. They are also last in the league in three-point shooting at 34%.
Overall, the Grizzlies are 23rd in assists at 24.9 per game. In terms of pace, they are 16th in the league.
At this time, the Grizzlies’ defense is positioned 12th in the NBA, permitting 112.8 points per game. In the terms of takeaways, Grizzlies are causing 14.3 turnovers per game, ranking 26th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 4th in rejections, averaging 6.2 blocked shots each game.
Will San Antonio Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
This season, the Spurs have an average over/under line of 233.1, which is higher than today’s line of 216.5. In their games this year, the average combined scoring total has been 231.9 points per game, and their O/U record for the season is 34-34-1.
San Antonio’s ATS record for the season is 35-34, and they have covered the spread in their last two games. At home, they are 17-16 ATS, compared to 18-18 on the road.
As the favorite, the Spurs are 5-1 this season, and they have been favored in just six of their 69 games. Their scoring margin as the favorite is +13.3 PPG.
In their last game, the Spurs lost to the Mavericks by a score of 113-107. They covered the spread as 8.5-point underdogs, and the O/U line for the game was 236.
San Antonio is currently 15th in the Western Conference with a record of 15-54. In the West, they are 9-32 against other conference opponents and 1-12 against teams in their division.
At home, the Spurs are averaging 114.1 points per game, which is 18th in the league. Overall, they are 21st in scoring at 112.3 points per game. In terms of pace, San Antonio is 3rd in the NBA at 101.1 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Spurs are 24th in field goal percentage at 46%. They have made 53% of their two-point attempts (19th) but are just 28th in three-point shooting (34%). In terms of free throws, San Antonio is 26th in both attempts and makes.
On average, the Spurs are outscoring the league average in 46.4% of their games. In terms of assists, San Antonio is 2nd in the NBA at 29.8 per game. They are also 18th in offensive rebounds.
At present, the Spurs’ defense is ranked 25th, allowing 119.7 points per game. On two point field goal attempts, the Spurs’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 56.0% and allowing 37.6% from beyond the arc.
Spurs vs. Grizzlies Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Jaren Jackson Jr. and his points prop of 25.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -127 while the under is at -108. Our projections have Jaren Jackson Jr. finishing with a stat line of 21 points, 6 and 2 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 25.5.
- The Prop: Jaren Jackson Jr. Under 25.5 Points (-108)
Spurs vs. Grizzlies Predictions
When looking to get a point-spread pick down in this Grizzlies vs. Spurs game, our recommendation is to take the Grizzlies at +6.5. Despite our model showing the Spurs winning 105-100, we like Grizzlies as our point-spread pick.
As for the over/under, the line is currently at 216.5, and our model projects the Grizzlies and Spurs to reach a combined total of 205 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Grizzlies +6.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook