Memphis Grizzlies vs Washington Wizards Matchup

Keep reading to see our Grizzlies vs Wizards NBA prediction In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

  • The Grizzlies take on the Wizards at 16-8.
  • Memphis has an effective field goal percentage of 55% (7th).
  • The Grizzlies are coming off a 127-121 win vs. the Wizards.
  • The Wizards are sitting at 3-18.
  • Defensively, Washington are giving up 123.0 points per game.
  • The Wizards are coming off a 122-113 win vs. the Grizzlies.

Grizzlies vs Wizards Prediction

At 7:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (-589) will travel to the Capital One Arena to take on the Washington Wizards (+436). The Grizzlies are currently favored by 11.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 241.5.

Memphis enters this non-conference matchup with a record of 16-8 and is on a two-game win streak. The Wizards, on the other hand, are just 3-18 and are 15th in the Eastern Conference.

Grizzlies vs. Wizards Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Memphis Grizzlies at Washington Wizards
  • Where: Washington at Capital One Arena
  • Date: Sunday, December 8th
  • Betting Odds MEM -11.5, MEM -589 | WAS +436 O/U 241.5

Grizzlies Preview: Can Memphis Pull Off a Road Win?

Memphis improved to 16-8 on the season with a 127-121 win over the Celtics on Saturday. The Grizzlies, who were +7.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total score of 248 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 237.5 by 10.5 points.

A key moment in the game came when Memphis went on a 10-0 run, turning an 11-8 deficit into an 18-11 lead. They outscored Boston 35-27 in the 2nd quarter and entered the 4th quarter with a 94-89 lead, narrowly outscoring the Celtics 33-32 in the final period.

Ja Morant led the Grizzlies to a win over the Celtics with 32 points, 9 assists, and 9 rebounds, hitting 4 threes at 66.7% efficiency. Jaren Jackson added 27 points and 9 rebounds, connecting on 3 threes at a 75% clip.

Memphis shot 50% from the field and 45.5% from three, making 15 threes overall. Morant scored 14 points in the 3rd quarter, while Jackson added 14 in the 4th.

Despite giving up 121 points, the Grizzlies' defense did enough to secure a win over the Celtics. Memphis allowed 27 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters but struggled in the 3rd and 4th, giving up 35 and 32 points, respectively. Overall, the Grizzlies held Boston to 40% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Celtics hit 18 threes at a 30% clip. Memphis also sent Boston to the line 28 times, where they made 19 free throws. The Grizzlies finished with 41 defensive rebounds, allowing 15 offensive boards, while also recording 13 steals and 7 blocks.

Wizards Preview: Will Washington Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?

Memphis improved to 16-8 this season with a 127-121 win over the Celtics on Saturday. The Grizzlies, who were +6 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 248 went over the 237.5 line.

A 10-0 run early in the game helped Memphis take control, turning an 11-8 deficit into an 18-11 lead. They outscored Boston 35-27 in the 2nd quarter and entered the 4th quarter up 94-89, edging the Celtics 33-32 in the final period.

Jordan Poole hit 9 threes at a 45% clip, finishing with 39 points and 8 assists in the Wizards' win over the Nuggets, with 16 points in the 2nd quarter and 14 more in the 3rd. Justin Champagnie added 23 points, including 10 in the opening period, and Jonas Valanciunas contributed 20 points and 12 rebounds.

As a team, the Wizards connected on 16 threes, shooting 39% from deep and 48.4% overall from the field. Valanciunas scored 6 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, while Champagnie and Poole each added 4 points in the final period.

Defensively, the Wizards gave up 113 points to the Nuggets, who shot 48% from the field. Washington allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter and 28 in the 2nd, but Denver scored 36 in the 3rd. The Wizards tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 20 points.

Washington excelled at defending the three, holding the Nuggets to 5 made threes on 20% shooting. Denver went to the line 27 times, making 16 free throws. The Wizards recorded 31 defensive rebounds, allowed 16 offensive boards, and added 9 steals and 12 blocks.

Grizzlies vs Wizards Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Memphis has a 2-3 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 125 points per game while allowing 124. The team also performed well vs the spread at 4-1.
  • Across their ten previous home games, Washington has an ATS mark of 3-6-1. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-9 while averaging 106 points per game.
  • Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Wizards have a straight up record of 1-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-3.
  • The Grizzlies have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 5-0 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.

Grizzlies vs Wizards Prediction

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