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The Dallas Mavericks (2-0) visit the Memphis Grizzlies (0-3) on Monday. Tip from FedExForum is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Grizzlies vs. Mavericks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Grizzlies won 3 of 4 meetings last season
The Mavericks beat the Brooklyn Nets 125-120 on Friday, failing to cover as 6-point home favorites. G Luca Doncic scored 49 points, hitting on 9 of 14 on 3-pointers while also getting a double-double with 10 rebounds. Four Mavs scored in double-digits and 10 players had at least a 1 bucket.
Memphis lost its 2nd game in a row on Saturday with a 113-106 loss to the Washington Wizards as a 1-point road favorite. Still without G Ja Morant (suspension), it was G Desmond Bane leading the way with 26 points.
Mavericks at Grizzlies odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:06 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Mavericks -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Grizzlies +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
- Against the spread (ATS): Mavericks -2.5 (-110) | Grizzlies +2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Mavericks at Grizzlies key injuries
Mavericks
- None
Grizzlies
- C Steven Adams (knee) out
- G Luke Kennard (concussion) out
- G Ja Morant (suspension) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Mavericks at Grizzlies picks and predictions
Prediction
Mavericks 121, Grizzlies 108
Moneyline
PASS.
There are better odds playing the Mavericks spread in this matchup.
Against the spread
BET MAVERICKS -2.5 (-110).
Until the Grizzlies can prove otherwise, especially down Morant, Kennard, and Adams, backing the Mavs is the right play. Doncic and Dallas have played great in 2 games with Doncic making his mark all over the stat sheet. While they failed to cover as 6-point favorites in their last game, the Mavs covered as 4.5-point favorites in their only road game this season.
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 227.5 (-110).
The Grizzlies have opened up the season scoring 104 points twice and 108 points while the Mavericks have scored 126 and 125 points. Without Morant, Memphis has not identified who will hold down the offense.
On the flip side, Doncic and company have been firing on all cylinders offensively. Expect the Over to hit for the 3rd straight time for Dallas with the Mavs carrying the bulk of the scoring.
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