At 8:00 ET, the Brooklyn Nets (-123) will travel to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies (+102). Brooklyn is currently 11th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 21-35, while Memphis is 13th in the West at 20-37. The Nets are favored by 1.5 and the over/under line is set at 215.5.
This is a non-conference matchup and can be seen on BSSE.
Brooklyn Nets Preview
Today, the Nets will look to end their four-game losing streak as they take on the Grizzlies. Despite their recent struggles, the Nets are favored by 1.5 points. This season, Brooklyn is 12-5 as the favorite.
As the favorite, the Nets have gone 10-7 against the spread, and their ATS record on the road is 9-17. Overall, their ATS record on the road is 9-17, compared to 15-12 at home.
In their last game, the Nets were defeated by the Timberwolves by a score of 101-86. Brooklyn was getting 8 points in that game. The O/U line for the game was 220.5, and the teams combined for just 187 points.
This season, the Nets have an O/U record of 26-30, and the under has hit in each of their last three games. On average, their games have finished with 228 points, which is higher than today’s line of 215.5.
Currently, the Nets are 11th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 21-35. Against the East, they are 14-18 and 2-8 against their division. On the road, the Nets are 8-18 compared to 13-17 at home.
So far this season, the Nets have been a below-average offensive team, ranking 23rd in the league in scoring at 112.5 points per game. On the road, they have averaged 110.8 points per game.
When it comes to scoring, the Nets have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 41.1% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 28th in the league at 45%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, Brooklyn is 7th in the league in made threes at 13.6 per game. However, they are just 16th in three-point shooting percentage at 36%.
The Nets’ defense is presently ranked 16th in the league, allowing an average of 115.5 points per contest. Inside the arc, the Nets defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 53.2% and 38.1% from three-point territory.
Memphis Grizzlies Preview
In terms of their ATS record, the Grizzlies have covered the spread in four straight games. At home, they are 12-16 ATS compared to 16-13 ATS on the road.
As the underdog, Memphis has gone 23-20 ATS for the season. Today, they are getting 1.5 points as the underdog. On average, they have been outscored by 7.7 points per game as the underdog.
Memphis’ O/U record for the season is 25-31-1. Today’s line of 215.5 is lower than 47 of their games this season. On average, their games have finished with 219.6 points.
In their last game, the Grizzlies lost to the Clippers by a score of 101-95. Memphis covered the spread as 9-point underdogs, and the O/U line was 224.5.
The Grizzlies are currently 13th in the Western Conference with a record of 20-37. In the Southwest Division, they are in 4th place. Against other Western Conference teams, Memphis is 13-25 and 7-12 in non-conference games.
When it comes to scoring, the Grizzlies are one of the lowest-scoring teams in the NBA, averaging just 106.9 points per game (30th). At home, they are scoring 104.5 points per game.
So far this season, Memphis has been below the NBA scoring average in 78.9% of their games. They are currently on a two-game streak of games with decreased scoring.
When it comes to pace, the Grizzlies are 16th in the league at 98.4 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are shooting 44% (29th).
Coming into today’s game, the Grizzlies’ defense is giving up an average of 112.8 points per contest. On two point field goal attempts, the Grizzlies’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 53.7% and allowing 37.9% from beyond the arc.
Last season, the Nets and Grizzlies did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Grizzlies have the leg up at 2-1. The Grizzlies also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 250 points per game leading to an over/under record of 3-0. As the host vs. the Nets, the Grizzlies have gone 2-1 vs the spread.
How to Bet Grizzlies vs. Nets in New York
We’re backing the Nets for a victory, with the projected score at 128-75. Additionally, we favor them to cover the spread, so we recommend placing a bet on the Nets at -1.5. Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 215.5, and our model predicts the Nets and Grizzlies to score a combined 203 points. We recommend betting on the under.
- SportsBettingNY ATS Prediction: Nets -1.5
- SportsBettingNY OU Prediction: Under 215.5