Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Grizzlies vs Spurs prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in San Antonio.
- The Grizzlies are at 26-15.
- The Grizzlies are averaging 123 points per game so far.
- The Grizzlies are coming off a 129-115 win vs. the Spurs.
- The Spurs play host to the Grizzlies with a 19-20 record.
- The Spurs are averaging 111.7 points per game so far.
- The Spurs are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Grizzlies.
Grizzlies vs Spurs Prediction
At 9:30 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (-131) will take on the San Antonio Spurs (+110) in a Western Southwest division matchup. The over/under line is set at 239.
Memphis is currently 3rd in the Western Conference with a record of 26-15. San Antonio is 12th in the West with a record of 19-20.
Grizzlies vs. Spurs Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Memphis Grizzlies at San Antonio Spurs
- Where: San Antonio at Frost Bank Center
- Date: Friday, January 17th
- Betting Odds MEM -2, MEM -131 | SA +110 O/U 239
Grizzlies Preview: Can the Grizzlies Pull Off a Win at San Antonio?
With a 129-115 win over the Spurs on Wednesday, the Grizzlies improved to 26-15 on the season. Memphis, favored by 2.5 points, covered the spread, and the game’s total of 244 points went over the 239.5-point line.
After a 10-0 run by the Spurs, Memphis responded by dominating the 3rd quarter 43-25 and closed out the game strong, outscoring San Antonio 35-27 in the 4th.
In their win over the Spurs, the Grizzlies shot 49.5% from the field and hit 16 threes at a 42.1% clip. Ja Morant and Desmond Bane both scored 21 points, with Morant adding 12 assists and shooting 69.2%.
Santi Aldama contributed 20 points and 10 rebounds, while Jaren Jackson scored 14 of his 19 points in the 4th quarter. Luke Kennard added 9 of his 15 points in the 3rd quarter.
Even with a tough 2nd quarter, the Grizzlies' defense held the Spurs to 115 points in their win. Memphis gave up 30 points in the 1st quarter and 33 in the 2nd but tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 25 points. They finished strong in the 4th, holding San Antonio to 27 points.
From beyond the arc, the Grizzlies allowed 16 threes on 37% shooting. They sent the Spurs to the line 27 times, where they made 19 free throws. Memphis controlled the boards, giving up just 7 offensive rebounds, and added 7 steals and 5 blocks.
Spurs Preview: Do the Spurs Have What it Takes at Home?
With a 129-115 win over the Spurs on Wednesday, the Grizzlies improved to 26-15. Memphis, favored by 2.5 points, covered the spread, winning by 14. The total points for the game reached 244, exceeding the pre-game line of 239.5.
The Spurs went on a 10-0 run early, but Memphis responded by outscoring San Antonio 43-25 in the 3rd quarter. The Grizzlies then closed out the game by winning the 4th quarter 35-27.
In their 129-115 loss to the Grizzlies, the Spurs shot 44.9% from the field, but connected on 16 threes at a 37.2% clip. Stephon Castle led the way with 26 points, 15 of which came in the 4th quarter, despite shooting just 22.2% from deep.
Devin Vassell added 21 points, hitting 3 threes at 50% efficiency, while Keldon Johnson contributed 17 points. Johnson scored 9 of his points in the opening quarter.
Despite a strong 2nd quarter, the Spurs' defense unraveled in the 3rd, giving up 43 points, and they couldn't contain the Grizzlies in the 4th either, allowing 35 points in a 129-115 loss. San Antonio allowed Memphis to shoot 49% from the field.
The Grizzlies also hit 16 threes at a 42% clip. The Spurs sent Memphis to the line 17 times, where they made 11 free throws. Defensively, San Antonio recorded 5 steals and 11 blocks.
Grizzlies vs Spurs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last five road games, Memphis has averaged 124 points per game while allowing 123. The team's record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.
- Across their three previous home games, San Antonio has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 113 points per game.
- The last three games that San Antonio was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Grizzlies have a straight up record of 7-3 and an ATS mark of 7-3.
Grizzlies vs Spurs Prediction
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: Grizzlies -2 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.
