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- The Pacers come in at 9-11.
- Defensively, Indiana are giving up 118.1 points per game.
- The Pacers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Grizzlies.
- The Grizzlies are sitting at 13-7.
- Defensively, Memphis are giving up 112.5 points per game.
- The Grizzlies are coming off a 120-109 win vs. the Pacers.
Pacers vs Grizzlies Prediction
The Pacers (+248) head to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies (-301) in a non-conference matchup. Indiana is 9-11 and 8th in the Eastern Conference, while Memphis is 13-7 and 3rd in the West. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:30 ET at FedExForum.
Memphis is currently on a five-game win streak and is favored by 7.5 points. The over/under line for this game is 242.5. You can watch this game on FDSS.

Pacers vs. Grizzlies Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Indiana Pacers at Memphis Grizzlies
- Where: Memphis at FedExForum
- Date: Sunday, December 1st
- Betting Odds MEM -7.5, IND +248 | MEM -301 O/U 242.5
Pacers Preview: Will Indiana Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?
The Pacers fell to 9-11 on the season after a 130-106 home loss to the Pistons on Friday. Indiana, favored by 4.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 236 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 229.
Detroit set the tone early with a 10-0 run, stretching the score from 16-14 to 26-14. Indiana couldn’t recover, as they were outscored in every quarter, including a 29-20 deficit in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th, the Pacers trailed 92-73 and were outscored 38-33 in the final period.
In their 130-106 loss to the Pistons, the Pacers shot 48.2% from the field, with 12 made threes at a 36.4% clip. Pascal Siakam led the way with 21 points and 9 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton added 19 points and 5 assists, hitting 3 threes at 37.5%.
Bennedict Mathurin also connected on 3 threes, shooting 60% from deep and finishing with 16 points. He scored 8 points in the 4th quarter, matching Siakam's 8-point effort in the 3rd.
The Pacers struggled defensively on Friday, giving up 130 points to the Pistons, including 38 in the 4th quarter. Indiana allowed Detroit to shoot 57% from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Pistons hit 18 threes at a 47% clip. The Pacers sent Detroit to the line 20 times, where they made 16 free throws.
Grizzlies Preview: Can Memphis Deliver Being Favored at Home?
The Pacers fell to 9-11 on the season after a 130-106 home loss to the Pistons on Friday. Indiana, favored by 4.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 236 exceeded the 229-point over/under line.
Detroit took control early with a 10-0 run, stretching the score from 16-14 to 26-14. Indiana couldn’t recover, as they were outscored 33-24 in the 1st quarter and 30-29 in the 2nd. Heading into the 4th quarter down 92-73, the Pacers couldn’t mount a comeback, losing the final quarter 38-33.
Ja Morant led the Grizzlies with 27 points and 7 assists in their win over the Pelicans, shooting 55.6% from the field. Jaren Jackson Jr. added 23 points, while Santi Aldama contributed 20 points, hitting 3 threes at 100% efficiency and shooting 88.9% overall.
The Grizzlies shot 49% as a team, making 12 threes at a 29.3% clip. Morant and Jackson both scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Aldama added 10 of his points in the 2nd period.
The Grizzlies put together a solid defensive performance on Friday, holding the Pelicans to 109 points in a win. Memphis gave up 28 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, but tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 26 points. They finished strong in the 4th, giving up 27 points.
Defensively, the Grizzlies limited New Orleans to 41% shooting from the field, including just 9 made threes on 31% shooting. Memphis also recorded 9 steals and 5 blocks in the game.
Pacers vs Grizzlies Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last three road games, Indiana has an ATS record of just 0-3. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 116 points per game.
- Across their last three home contests, Memphis has a 3-0 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 127 points per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Pacers have an ATS mark of just 0-3 in their last three games. Indiana posted a straight up mark of 0-3 in these matchups.
- As the betting favorite, the Grizzlies have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 3-0.
Pacers vs Grizzlies Prediction
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: Over 242.5 Be sure to check out our other NBA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.