THE Portland Trail Blazers will face the Memphis Grizzlies for the second of their back-to-back matchups Saturday in Memphis, with kickoff set for 8 p.m. ET. This will be their third meeting of the season, with both teams sitting 1-1.
The Trail Blazers ended their nine-game losing streak after beating the Grizzlies 122-92 in their previous meeting on Friday. The Trail Blazers (16-42) are second to last in the Western Conference, winning one of their last 10 games.
Meanwhile, the Grizzlies are just one spot above the Blazers in the Western Conference, sitting in second-to-last position with a 20-40 record. The Grizzlies are on a four-game losing streak after Friday’s loss.
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Portland Trail Blazers vs Memphis Grizzlies: Predictions, Starting Lineups and Betting Tips
After their previous meeting on Friday, both teams should have tired legs. Additionally, both are plagued by injury issues, which was also the case on Friday.
The Portland Trail Blazers earned a dominant 30-point win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Jabari Walker came off the bench for a double-double to lead the Trail Blazers’ winning effort, recording 19 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block. Duop Reath added 18 points, five rebounds, one assist, two steals and two blocks.
Meanwhile, Jake Laravia led the Grizzlies’ loss from the bench with 21 points, two rebounds, two assists and a steal. Heading into tonight’s game, both teams have the same injury report as Friday.
Portland’s injury report contains six names, including Deandre Ayton, Malcolm Brogdon, Scoot Henderson, Shaedon Sharpe and Rober Williams III. Everyone came out for the match.
Coach Taylor Jenkins is expected to use a starting lineup consisting of Anfernee Simons (PG), Kris Murray (SG), Jerami Grant (SF), Toumani Camara (PF) and Duop Reath (C).
Meanwhile, the Grizzlies have nine players on their injury report. Desmond Bane, Brandon Clarke, Jaren Jackson Jr, John Konchar, Ja Morant, Scotty Pippen Jr, Derrick Rose and Marcus Smart would be absent. Luke Kennard is listed as questionable and his involvement will be a decision at game time.
Coach Chauncey Billups will likely use a starting lineup consisting of Jordan Goodwin (PG), Kris Murray (SG), Jerami Grant (SF), Toumani Camara (PF) and Duop Reath (C).
Portland Trail Blazers vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
Although the Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Trail Blazers on Friday, they are slightly favored to redeem themselves and protect their home court in the next game in Memphis.
However, the Grizzlies suffered a dominant loss to the Trail Blazers on Friday, and Saturday’s game offers much the same conditions, except perhaps a better change in strategy.
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Memphis Grizzlies: Betting Tips
Money line: Trail Blazers (+105) vs. Grizzlies (-130)
Spread: Trail Blazers +1.5 (-105) vs. Grizzlies -1.5 (-115)
Total (P/U): -115 (o208.5) / -105 (u208.5)
The books only slightly favor the Grizzlies, indicating a 56% win probability. Given the circumstances, betting on the Portland Trail Blazers to cover the spread may prove to be a sloppy but profitable move.
Additionally, their previous meeting ended with a final score of 122-92, totaling 214 points in total. Their first meeting also covered the 209 line with a final score of 112-100, totaling 212 points in total. Given these statistics, betting on the over can be a safe and profitable bet.
