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The Memphis Grizzlies (6-4) and Portland Trail Blazers (3-7) meet Sunday at Moda Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Trail Blazers won 3-1 in 2023-24
The Grizzlies worked over the Washington Wizards 128-104 Friday as a 7.5-point favorite as the Over (231.5) cashed. F Ja Morant was injured in the previous game against the LA Lakers, a 131-114 win on Wednesday. Morant is considered week-to-week after suffering a posterior hip subluxation and multiple Grade 1 pelvic muscle strain after a hard fall.
The Trail Blazers were hammered 127-102 in Minnesota on Friday, failing to cover as a 12-point underdog as the Over (220.5) cashed. Portland has won just once in the past 5 games, and it failed to cover in back-to-back games for the first time this season. The Over has also cashed in consecutive outings for the first time in the 2024-25 campaign.
Grizzlies at Trail Blazers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 7:59 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Grizzlies -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Trail Blazers +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
- Against the spread (ATS): Grizzlies -1.5 (-105) | Trail Blazers +1.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Grizzlies at Trail Blazers key injuries
Grizzlies
- G Desmond Bane (oblique)
- F GG Jackson (foot) out
- G Ja Morant (hip) out
- G Marcus Smart (ankle) questionable
- G Vince Williams (leg) foot
Trail Blazers
- G Matisse Thybulle (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Grizzlies at Trail Blazers picks and predictions
Prediction
Trail Blazers 121, Grizzlies 116
Moneyline
The TRAIL BLAZERS (+105) are worth a look at plus-money in this battle in the Rose City.
The Grizzlies (-115) are playing their first road game since losing Morant to his injury. While Memphis has been pretty successful at home, and that was with Morant mostly on the floor, the Grizzlies have just a single win in the past 3 road games.
Against the spread
Playing the Trail Blazers +1.5 (-115) is silly, unless you’re absolutely convinced that the Grizzlies -1.5 (-105) are going to win, but only by a single point.
If that’s not you, and you like Portland, just play it straight up for a cheaper price.
AVOID.
Over/Under
OVER 226.5 (-110) is worth a look in this battle.
The Grizzlies have managed 129.5 points per game in the past 2 games, and Scottie Pippen Jr. has really picked up the pace in Morant’s stead, averaging 12.5 points, 8.0 rebounds and 7.5 assists in the previous 2 outings, including a triple-double against the Wizards.
The Over is 7-3 in 10 games for the Grizzlies this season, including 3-1 in 4 road outings.
For the Blazers, the Over has cashed in consecutive games, and the Over is 3-1 in 4 games at home this season.
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