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The Memphis Grizzlies (20-39) welcome the Portland Trail Blazers (15-42) to FedExForum Friday. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Trail Blazers vs. Grizzlies odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Tied 1-1
The Grizzlies lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves 110-101 on the road Wednesday, covering as a 13.5-point underdog. Memphis has covered in 5 of its last 6 games and is 29-30 against the spread (ATS) on the season. The Grizzlies have struggled immensely as of late, losing 12 of their last 14; however, they have covered in 9 of those.
The Trail Blazers lost to the Miami Heat 106-96 Tuesday, failing to cover as a 7-point road underdog. Portland has struggled for betters as of late, losing 7 in a row and failing to cover in each of those. It is 25-32 ATS on the season. The Blazers are led by G Anfernee Simons, who is averaging 22.6 points per game.
Trail Blazers at Grizzlies odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:41 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Trail Blazers +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Grizzlies -142 (bet $142 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Trail Blazers +3 (-110) | Grizzlies -3 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 208.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Trail Blazers at Grizzlies key injuries
Trail Blazers
- C Deandre Ayton (hand) doubtful
- G Malcolm Brogdon (elbow) out
- G Scott Henderson (adductor) out
- G Shaedon Sharpe (abdominal) out
- C Robert Williams III (knee) out
Grizzlies
- G Desmond Bane (ankle) out
- F Brandon Clarke (Achilles) out
- F Jaren Jackson Jr. (quad) out
- G Luke Kennard (illness) doubtful
- G Ja Morant (shoulder) out
- G Marcus Smart (finger) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Trail Blazers at Grizzlies picks and predictions
Prediction
Grizzlies 108, Trail Blazers 106
Moneyline
PASS.
The Grizzlies have lost 3 straight and 12 of their last 14. They haven’t played well enough to back even against a struggling Portland side. Avoid a moneyline play.
Against the spread
LEAN TRAIL BLAZERS +3 (-110).
The Grizzlies have covered well as of late, but they are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite. Similarly, the Trail Blazers have been awful over the last few weeks, but they have had success covering on the road. Portland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 road games.
The Grizzlies are down too many key players with their top 4 scoring options all sidelined in this game. Expect them to struggle and take the slight-healthier road underdog.
Back TRAIL BLAZERS +3 (-110).
Over/Under
BET OVER 208.5 (-110).
The Grizzlies have gone in 6 of their last 10 games. They are 6-3-1 O/U in those 10 and have scored at least 110 points in 4 of those. They have allowed at least 110 in 4 of their last 5, so the Grizzlies defense has struggled throughout the last few weeks.
The Blazers have gone Over in 3 of their last 5 games, allowing at least 120 points in 3 of their last 5. Neither is defends at a high level, which should bode well for points in this game. Take OVER 208.5 (-110).
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