The Memphis Grizzlies travel to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York to take on the Brooklyn Nets. Memphis is 20-41 this season and ranks 13th in the Western Conference. Brooklyn is 11th in the Eastern Conference with a 24-36 record. A little over a week ago, we saw the Nets win against the Grizzlies with a final score of 111-86. The game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST.
Memphis offense remains low
The Memphis Grizzlies travel to Brooklyn after their defeat on Saturday against the Portland Trail Blazers with a final score of 100-107. This would be the fifth straight loss for the Grizzlies. Memphis has yet to win since returning from the All-Star break, going 0-5.
The Memphis Grizzlies are struggling on offense as they continue to average the worst points per game in the league, averaging 106.1 points per game. This is mainly due to the large number of injuries plaguing the team and as a result, it is difficult for the Grizzlies to generate any type of offense. Memphis is last in field goal shooting percentage and second to last in three-point shooting percentage. On defense however, the Grizzlies shined allowing an average of 112.8 points per game.
The Memphis Grizzlies are without Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Marcus Smart, and Jaren Jackson Jr. These are the top four points for the Grizzlies, with the next high after them being Lamar Stevens who is averaging just 11.5 points per game.
Brooklyn in offensive difficulty
The Brooklyn Nets are coming off a victory on Saturday against the Atlanta Hawks with a final score of 114-102. This would be their third victory after the All-Star break. This would leave the Brooklyn Nets with a record break of 3-3.
The Nets are having issues on offense this season as they are averaging 112.2 points per game, which ranks them 23rd overall. Brooklyn has played well from the three-point line where they rank on average eighth in most three-pointers per game, which translates to sixth-most three-pointers per game. However, inside the three-point line, the Nets are ranked 27th overall in field goal percentage, which has led them to an average of 41.5 field goals per game. On defense, we see the Nets allowing an average of 114.3 points per game.
Brooklyn will once again be without Cam Thomas for Monday’s game due to a nagging ankle injury. Cam Thomas is the Nets’ second-leading scorer averaging 20.9 points per game this season.
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The Brooklyn Nets may be without Cam Thomas in this game, but that might not be a bad position for them to be in. The Nets are 7-1 without Cam Thomas at home this season. More importantly, Brooklyn is 10-3 ATS as a home favorite this season. Honestly, I think the Nets should be more favored in this matchup and we could probably see the line move more towards the Nets.
I’m taking the Nets on the spread at -8.5.
Prediction: Brooklyn Nets -8.5 (-110)
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When we look at both teams’ offensive and defensive averages over their last three games, home/away and on the season, we get a projected total of 219. Although this projected total exceeds the 212.5 line, once We take into account how the Grizzlies are seriously injured and the Nets being without Cam Thomas, I project this game to stay under 212.5.
I take the bottom at 212.5.
Prediction: Under 212.5 (-110)
