The Memphis Grizzlies (32-19) and Cleveland Cavaliers (31-22) meet Thursday at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Grizzlies vs. Cavaliers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Grizzlies failed to cover the spread as 5.5-point home favorites Wednesday in a 122-112 loss vs. the Portland Trail Blazers. G Ja Morant finished with 32 points and 12 assists for the Grizzlies, who have lost 6 of their last 7 games. Memphis is 9-22 against the spread (ATS) vs. Cleveland in the last 31 meetings.
The Cavaliers failed to cover as 4-point home favorites Tuesday in a 100-97 loss vs. the Miami Heat. G Donovan Mitchell and G Darius Garland combined to go 4-of-19 on 3-pointers as Cleveland fell to 21-6 at home. The Cavaliers are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 games after a loss.
This is their 2nd meeting this season. In the 1st meeting on Jan. 18, Cleveland covered as a 7.5-point underdog in a 115-114 loss at Memphis.
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Grizzlies at Cavaliers odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:46 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Grizzlies +195 (bet $100 to win $195) | Cavaliers -230 (bet $230 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Grizzlies +5.5 (-101) | Cavaliers -5.5 (-109)
- Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -106 | U: -104)
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Grizzlies at Cavaliers key injuries
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Cavaliers
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Grizzlies at Cavaliers picks and predictions
Prediction
Cavaliers 106, Grizzlies 105
Moneyline
PASS.
The Cavaliers (-230) are a little overpriced on the moneyline, even if Morant sits on the 2nd night of a back-to-back. Bet the spread or total instead.
Against the spread
BET GRIZZLIES +5.5 (-101).
Even if Morant isn’t available, Memphis will still be extra focused to bounce back on national television after blowing a 2nd-half double-digit lead vs. Portland on Wednesday. Playing 2 days in a row should be fine for the Grizzlies as Memphis is 4-3 ATS this season on the 2nd night of a back-to-back and excels against Eastern Conference teams, owning a league-best 14-5-1 ATS record in non-conference games. Take the points.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 223.5 (-106).
The Under is 7-0 in Memphis’ last 7 games and 5-1 in Cleveland’s last 6. These teams tend to play low-scoring games vs. each other, with the Under hitting in 5 of the last 7 meetings, and Thursday’s matchup should be another slower-paced contest as both teams tighten up defensively to avoid losing back-to-back games.
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