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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Memphis Grizzlies vs. San Antonio Spurs, another article in our weekly series of free NBA betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free NBA betting breakdown article is for Friday, March 17th.
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Today's Betting Overview - Grizzlies @ Spurs
The Grizzlies take on the Spurs on Friday, March 17th at AT&T Center, San Antonio. RotoBaller provides free handicapping picks and odds for all NBA games throughout the 2022-2023 season.
- Matchup: Memphis Grizzlies (41-27) vs. San Antonio Spurs (18-51)
- Date: Friday, March 17th
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Venue: AT&T Center
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Grizzlies & Spurs Key Injuries
Grizzlies
- Steven Adams (Out) Knee
- Ja Morant (Out) Suspension
- Brandon Clarke (Out) Achilles
- Jake LaRavia (Questionable) Back
- Vince Williams Jr. (Out) Right Shoulder
Spurs
- Khem Birch (Out) Knee
- Devonte' Graham (Out) Quad
- Keita Bates-Diop (Questionable) Achilles
- Romeo Langford (Out) Adductor
- Charles Bassey (Out) Patella
Memphis Grizzlies - NBA Betting Analysis
In Memphis' most recent game, Jaren Jackson Jr. led the team in scoring with 25 points, but the Grizzlies fell to the Heat by a score of 138-119 to the Heat. Going into the game, oddsmakers had Memphis as the 4.0 point underdog, resulting in an ATS loss for the team.
Now, the Grizzlies' overall record sits at 41-27, placing them 3rd in the Western Conference. The team's current record at home is 28-5 and 13-22 on the road. Memphis' record against the spread is below .500 at 32-34.
This season, the Grizzlies' offense has been excellent, ranking 11th in the NBA at 115.7 points per game. Memphis has averaged 113 points per contest over their last five games. Memphis has used pace to their advantage this season, averaging 100.8 possessions per game, which is the 8th most in the league. This up-tempo style has made up for a three-point field goal percentage of 34.4% (25th). In terms of getting to the free-throw line, the Grizzlies are 11th in the NBA in attempts while connecting at a rate of 72.7%.
This season, the Grizzlies have allowed an average of 109.9 points per game, good for 5th in the league. In terms of three-point shooting, opponents have knocked down 34.9% of their looks from beyond the arc (11th) and 45.5% of their overall field goal attempts. Memphis' overall defensive numbers have been good despite the units struggles on the glass, sitting just 18th in defensive rebounds per game. The Grizzlies are also a below average group in forced turnovers, at just 13.0 per game.
San Antonio Spurs - NBA Betting Analysis
In San Antonio's most recent game, Keldon Johnson led the team in scoring with 27 points, but the Spurs fell to the Mavericks by a score of 137-128 to the Mavericks. Going into the game, oddsmakers had San Antonio as the 4.5 point underdog, resulting in an ATS loss for the team.
Now, the Spurs' overall record sits at 18-51, placing them 14th in the Western Conference. The team's current record at home is 12-24 and 6-27 on the road. San Antonio's record against the spread is below .500 at 28-41.
Despite being ranked 24th in the NBA with an average of 112.5 points per game, the Spurs have improved their performance lately. In their last five games, they have scored an average of 117 points per contest. The Spurs' offensive performance has been impacted by their three-point shooting this season, currently ranked 24th after hitting 34.5% of their attempts. However, they are currently above-average in pace, sitting 4th in the league. When looking at their free-throw shooting numbers, San Antonio is 29th in attempts and 28th in free-throw shooting percentage.
The Spurs enters today's game ranked 5th in the league with an average of 109.9 points allowed per game. Opponents have a 34.9% success rate from three-point range and have an overall field goal percentage of 45.5%. However, the San Antonio's has shown some weaknesses on the boards, ranking 18th in defensive rebounds per game. They are also a below-average unit at forcing turnovers, at just 15.0 per game.
Today's NBA Betting Pick - Grizzlies vs. Spurs
Today's matchup will be the 3rd game of the season between the Grizzlies and Spurs. So far, the Grizzlies have the leg up in the series 3-0. In the most recent game between the two teams, the Grizzlies won by a score of 124-122 but did not cover as 6.0 point favorites. The over/under line going into the game was 234.5 points which the teams exceeded.
In the Grizzlies' previous five games as the favorite, they have a straight up record of 4-1 while going 3-2 against the spread. In their last three road contests, they are 1-2 ATS and 1-2 straight up. Their previous ten games have an over/under mark of 3-7 with an average of 229 points per contest.
Across San Antonio's last five games at home, they have an ATS mark of 1-4 while going 1-4 straight-up. As the underdog, the Spurs are 1-2 straight up on an average scoring differential of -1 points per game. This has led to an ATS mark of 2-1. Their previous ten games have ended in an average of 235 points per game and an over/under mark of 6-4.
Recommended ATS Betting Pick: MEM -7.5
Recommended OU Betting Pick: Under 231.5
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