THE Memphis Grizzlies (20-40) welcome the Portland Trail Blazers (16-42) at FedExForum on Saturday. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sports Betting lines around the Trail Blazers vs. Grizzlies odds and make sure our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Trail Blazers lead 2-1.
The Grizzlies lost to the Blazers 122-92 on Friday at home, falling short of a 1-point favorite. Memphis has lost 4 games in a row but is 2-2 against the spread (ATS) in those games. He is also 5-2 against the spread in his last 7 games. The Grizzlies are 29-31 ATS this season.
Portland is 2-1 ATS in its 3 games against Memphis this season, and it used 74 points between the second and third quarters to take the lead on Friday. Six players scored in double figures. The Blazers ended a 9-game losing streak with Friday’s win and are now 1-7 ATS in their last 8.
Trail Blazers and Grizzlies odds
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- Money Line (ML): Trail Blazers +116 (bet $100 to win $116) | Grizzlies -134 (bet $134 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Trail Blazers +2 (-108) | Grizzlies -2 (-112)
- More/Less (Y/U): 208 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Key injuries to the Trail Blazers and Grizzlies
Trail Blazers
- VS Deandre Ayton (hand) doubtful
- g Malcolm Brogdon (elbow) out
- g Shaedon Sharpe (abdomen) out
Grizzlies
- g Desmond Bane (ankle) out
- F Jaren Jackson Jr. (quadriceps) questionable
- g Luc Kennard (disease) questionable
- g Jacques Morant (shoulder) out
- g Scotty Pippen (come back) outside
- g Derrick Rose (return) questionable
- g Smart Marcus (finger) out
For the most recent updates: Official NBA Injury Report.
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Trail Blazers at Grizzlies Picks and Predictions
Prediction
Grizzlies 112, Trail Blazers 106
Money line
PASS.
The Grizzlies are simply a little too expensive on the moneyline to prefer him over the spread. Return home team spread here.
Against the spread
GRIZZLIES BET -2 (-112).
The Grizzlies had 21 turnovers and shot 59 percent from the free throw line on Friday. Both of these situations are unlikely to happen again at home on Saturday. Meanwhile, Portland shot 52% from the field.
Memphis is down on its star players, but it has won 2 of its last 4, which is more than Portland can say. The Grizzlies covered well and should bounce back on Saturday.
The Blazers have lost 5 of their last 6 games by double digits and should contend again as they continue their road trip. Back GRIZZLE -2 (-112).
More less
Lean on 208 (-110).
The Blazers have gone over in 4 of their last 6 games and have allowed at least 121 in 3 of those 6. The Grizzlies have gone over in 2 straight games and are 7-3-1 O /U in their last 11.
Although both teams have many key stars, neither has defended well of late. Memphis has allowed at least 110 in 5 of its last 6 games. Expect a similar presentation and feedback OVER 208 (-110).
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