The Memphis Grizzlies (15-16) hit the road to take on the Washington Wizards (6-23) Sunday. Tip-off from Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, is set for 6 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Grizzlies vs. Wizards odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Washington leads 1-0
Memphis destroyed the Milwaukee Bucks 125-104 Friday while covering as a 2.5-point home favorite with an Over number of 229 pushing. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the way with 24 points and 9 boards but he had a lot of help as Cam Spencer put up 19 points off the bench and Ja Morant finished with 17 points and 10 assists. The Grizzlies forced 22 turnovers in the win.
Washington embarrassed the Toronto Raptors 138-117 Friday to cover as an 8-point home underdog while the Over (223) was smashed. The Wizards had six players finish in double figures, including Kyshawn George with a team-high 23. Washington dominated 46-33 on the glass and 62-44 in the paint in the win.
The Wizards won 130-122 over the Grizzlies on Dec. 20, covering as 12.5-point home underdogs as the Over (228.5) cashed. George and CJ McCollum both put up 28 for the Wizards in the win while Santi Aldama led the Grizzlies with 37 points.
Grizzlies at Wizards odds
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Moneyline (ML): Grizzlies -285 (bet $285 to win $100) | Wizards +225 (bet $100 to win $225)Against the spread (ATS): Grizzlies -7.5 (-110) | Wizards +7.5 (-110)Over/Under (O/U): 240.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Grizzlies at Wizards key injuries
Grizzlies
C Zach Edey (ankle) outG Ty Jerome (calf) outC/F Jock Landale (calf) questionableG Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe) outF Vince Williams Jr. (knee) out
Wizards
G/F Malaki Branham (thumb) questionableF Kyshawn George (hip) questionableF Corey Kispert (hamstring) outG/F Cam Whitmore (shoulder) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Grizzlies at Wizards picks and predictionsPrediction
Grizzlies 122, Wizards 120
PASS.
While both squads are terrible offensively, the Grizzlies will win and cover here as -285 favorites because they are worlds better defensively than Washington. With that being said, the Grizzlies are not worth the risk of backing as such heavy favorites in this matchup, so pass and bet on the spread and/or total instead.
LEAN WIZARDS +7.5 (-110).
Washington has covered the spread in 5 of its last 7 games, including each of its last 3 home games. In the last 4 matchups between these squads in the DC, the Wizards are 3-1 against the spread (ATS) and 3-1 outright.
Memphis might have the much better defense, but with its offense being so terrible, look for the Wizards to keep this one close by getting out in transition and fighting on the glass.
This is a lean because the Wizards are only 11-18 ATS this season.
BET OVER 240.5 (-110).
The Over has hit in all of Washington’s last 4 games and is 19-10 for the Wizards this season. For Memphis, the Over is 2-1-1 in its last 4 games. The Over has also hit in each of the last 3 matchups between these squads.
Because Washington is a team that scores a lot on the fast break, Memphis’ defensive advantage won’t be felt as often as it would against a half-court-centric team. Similarly, because Washington will be able to have some success on the glass in this matchup, the Wizards will be able to make up for any potential turnover issues.
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