Memphis Grizzlies vs New York Knicks Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Grizzlies vs Knicks prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in New York.

  • The Grizzlies' record sits at 31-15.
  • The Grizzlies are averaging 123.7 points per game so far.
  • The Grizzlies are coming off a 125-103 win vs. the Knicks.
  • The Knicks face the Grizzlies at 30-16.
  • New York has an effective field goal percentage of 56% (3rd).
  • The Knicks are coming off a 143-120 win vs. the Grizzlies.

Grizzlies vs Knicks Prediction

At 7:30 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies will travel to Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks in a non-conference matchup. The Knicks are currently favored by 3.5 points and have won three straight games. The over/under line for the game is set at 242.5.

Memphis enters the game with a 31-15 record and is on a six-game winning streak. The Grizzlies are 3rd in the Western Conference and 2nd in the Southwest Division. The Knicks are 30-16 and have won three straight games. They are 3rd in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Atlantic Division.

Grizzlies vs. Knicks Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Memphis Grizzlies at New York Knicks
  • Where: New York at Madison Square Garden
  • Date: Monday, January 27th
  • Betting Odds NY -3.5, MEM +138 | NY -162 O/U 242.5

Grizzlies Preview: Does Memphis Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?

The Grizzlies improved to 31-15 on the season with a 125-103 win over the Jazz on Saturday. Memphis, who were favored by 11.5 points, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total of 228 points fell short of the 248-point over/under line.

Memphis took control with a 10-0 run, stretching the score from 82-67 to 92-67. They dominated the 3rd quarter, outscoring Utah 36-17, and entered the 4th with a 101-74 lead before the Jazz edged them 29-24 in the final period.

Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 28 points in their win over the Jazz, shooting 71.4% from the field. Zach Edey added 19 points, and Desmond Bane contributed 17, hitting 63.6% of his shots.

Memphis shot 51.2% from the field and made 14 threes at a 36.8% rate. Jackson scored 11 points in the 2nd quarter, while Edey and Bane each added 7 points in the 4th.

The Grizzlies put together a strong defensive performance on Saturday, holding the Jazz to 103 points on 42% shooting. Memphis was especially effective in the 3rd quarter, limiting Utah to just 17 points. The Grizzlies also did a great job defending the three-point line, where the Jazz shot just 25%, making only 12 threes.

Memphis sent Utah to the free-throw line 16 times, where the Jazz converted 13 attempts. The Grizzlies collected 32 defensive rebounds but allowed 14 offensive boards. They also added 10 steals and 9 blocks in the win.

Knicks Preview: Will the Knicks Find a Way to Win at Home?

With a 125-103 win over the Jazz on Saturday, the Grizzlies improved to 31-15 for the season. Playing at home, Memphis entered the game as -11.5 point favorites and covered the spread with a 22-point victory. The combined score of 228 points fell short of the O/U line of 248.

Memphis took control with a 10-0 run, stretching the score from 82-67 to 92-67. They dominated the 3rd quarter, outscoring Utah 36-17, and went into the 4th quarter leading 101-74, allowing them to ease off in the final period.

OG Anunoby led the Knicks with 33 points in their 143-120 win over the Kings, shooting 66.7% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 57.1%. Mikal Bridges also shot 66.7%, knocking down 5 threes at 71.4% and finishing with 27 points, including 12 in the 4th quarter.

Jalen Brunson contributed 25 points and 11 assists, making 4 threes at 66.7%. The Knicks hit 17 threes as a team, shooting 47.2% from beyond the arc and 49.5% overall. Anunoby scored 14 points in the 2nd quarter, while Bridges and Josh Hart added 9 points each in the final period.

Despite giving up 120 points, the Knicks' defense tightened up when it mattered, especially in the 4th quarter, where they allowed just 20 points to the Kings. Their toughest stretch came in the 2nd quarter, where they gave up 42 points.

From beyond the arc, the Knicks allowed Sacramento to hit 14 threes on 38% shooting. The Kings also went 14/16 from the free-throw line. Defensively, the Knicks recorded 9 steals and 4 blocks.

Grizzlies vs Knicks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Memphis has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 129 points per game while allowing 115. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-0.
  • Although New York has a straight up record of 2-1 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs. the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 116 points per game in these games.
  • Memphis has done well both straight up and vs the spread as the underdog, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.
  • In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Knicks have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.

Grizzlies vs Knicks Prediction

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