The Memphis Grizzlies (5-11) and Dallas Mavericks (5-12) meet Saturday at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Tip-off is set for 8:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Grizzlies vs. Mavericks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Grizzlies lead 1-0
The Grizzlies beat the Sacramento Kings 137-96 Thursday, covering as a 3-point home favorite. The Under (234.5) hit. F Santi Aldama tallied a team-high 29 points and drained five 3-pointers as Memphis shot 51% from the field in the win. The Grizzlies snapped a 5-game losing streak with the victory and have gone 2-4 against the spread (ATS) in their last 6. They are 5-11 ATS on the season.
The Mavericks beat the New Orleans Pelicans 118-115 Friday. They failed to cover as a 3.5-point home favorite as the Under (234) cashed. Rookie F Cooper Flagg had a career night, scoring 29 points on 12-for-19 shooting. Dallas is 2-2 over its last 4 games, a positive note after going 1-7 in its prior 8 contests. It is 7-10 ATS on the season.
Grizzlies at Mavericks odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:52 p.m. ET.
Moneyline (ML): Grizzlies -102 (bet $102 to win $100) | Mavericks -118 (bet $118 to win $100)Against the spread: Grizzlies +1.5 (-115) | Mavericks -1.5 (-105)Over/Under (O/U): 229.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Grizzlies at Mavericks key injuries
Grizzlies
F Jaren Jackson Jr. (ankle) doubtfulG Ty Jerome (calf) outG Ja Morant (calf) out
Mavericks
(Not yet submitted — below was for Friday’s game)
F Anthony Davis (calf) outG Kyrie Irving (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Grizzlies at Mavericks picks and predictionsPrediction
Mavericks 115, Grizzlies 111
PASS.
While the moneyline is playable, the preferred route is the narrow spread. Look there for better value.
BET MAVERICKS -1.5 (-105).
The Grizzlies throttled the Kings, but they have been awful on the road this season. They are 1-6 straight up and ATS in away games this season. Memphis has scored 101 points or fewer in 3 of its last 4 games.
The Mavericks have had a much more consistent offense. They have scored at least 111 points in 7 of their last 8 games, going 4-4 ATS in that span. Considering those trends, take MAVERICKS -1.5 (-105).
BET UNDER 229.5 (-110).
Both teams are trending toward the Under. The Mavericks, who have been without their top 2 scoring options, have gone Under in 3 straight games and are 6-11 O/U on the season.
For Memphis, it has allowed 111 or fewer points in 3 straight games and has gone Under in 4 in a row. It is 5-11 O/U on the season. Back UNDER 229.5 (-110).
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