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The Memphis Grizzlies (20-40) welcome the Portland Trail Blazers (16-42) to FedExForum Saturday. Tip 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: Trail Blazers lead 2-1.
The Grizzlies lost to the Blazers 122-92 Friday at home, failing to cover as a 1-point favorite. Memphis has lost 4 straight yet is 2-2 against the spread (ATS) in those games. It is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 as well. The Grizzlies are 29-31 ATS on the season.
Portland is 2-1 ATS in its 3 games against Memphis this season, and it used 74 points between the second and third quarters to pull ahead Friday. Six players scored double figures. The Blazers snapped a 9-game losing streak with the win Friday and are now 1-7 ATS over their last 8.
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 11:35 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Trail Blazers +116 (bet $100 to win $116) | Grizzlies -134 (bet $134 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Trail Blazers +2 (-108) | Grizzlies -2 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 208 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Trail Blazers at Grizzlies key injuries
Trail Blazers
- C Deandre Ayton (hand) questionable
- G Malcolm Brogdon (elbow) out
- G Shaedon Sharpe (abdomen) out
Grizzlies
- G Desmond Bane (ankle) out
- F Jaren Jackson Jr. (quadriceps) questionable
- G Luke Kennard (illness) questionable
- G Ja Morant (shoulder) out
- G Scotty Pippen (back) out
- G Derrick Rose (back) questionable
- 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 112, Trail Blazers 106
Moneyline
PASS.
The Grizzlies are just a tad too expensive on the moneyline to prefer it over the spread. Back the home team’s spread here.
Against the spread
BET GRIZZLIES -2 (-112).
The Grizzlies had 21 turnovers and shot 59% from the free throw line Friday. Both of those are unlikely to be repeated at home Saturday. Meanwhile, Portland shot 52% from the field.
Memphis is down the bulk of its star players, but it has won 2 of its last 4, which is more than Portland can say. The Grizzlies have covered well and should bounce back Saturday.
The Blazers have lost 5 of their last 6 games by double figures and should return to struggling as they continue their road trip. Back GRIZZLIES -2 (-112).
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 208 (-110).
The Blazers have gone Over in 4 of their last 6 games and have allowed at least 121 in 3 of those 6. The Grizzlies have gone Over in 2 straight and are 7-3-1 O/U in their last 11.
While both teams have many key stars out, neither has defended well lately. Memphis has allowed at least 110 in 5 of its last 6 games. Expect a similar showing and back OVER 208 (-110).
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