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The Portland Trail Blazers (2-12) and Memphis Grizzlies (6-10) meet Monday at the FedExForum. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Trail Blazers vs. Grizzlies odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Grizzlies lead 1-0
The Trail Blazers secured a 104-98 road win against the Houston Rockets on Saturday to split their back-to-back games in Houston. Portland won as an 11.5-point underdog with the Under 226.5 cashing. G Anfernee Simons led with 25 points and G Shaedon Sharpe added 24. Rookie C Donovan Clingan dominated the boards with 19 rebounds and 3 blocks, helping Portland outrebound Houston 53-43.
The Grizzlies won a Saturday night shootout in Chicago, beating the Bulls 142-131. Memphis covered as a 4-point road favorite and the Over 244.5 hit. Eight players, including all 5 starters, scored in double figures. G Scotty Pippen Jr. had 30 points and 10 rebounds in Memphis’ third win in 4 games.
Trail Blazers at Grizzlies 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 12:51 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Trail Blazers +333 (bet $100 to win $333) | Grizzlies -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Trail Blazers +9.5 (-105) | Grizzlies -9.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Trail Blazers at Grizzlies key injuries
Trail Blazers
- C Deandre Ayton (finger) doubtful
- C Donovan Clingan (knee) out
- F Jerami Grant (illness) questionable
- G Scoot Henderson (back) questionable
- F Kris Murray (sternum) questionable
- G Matisse Thybulle (knee) out
Grizzlies
- C Zach Edey (ankle) out
- G Ja Morant (hip) questionable
- G Vince Williams (ankle) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Trail Blazers at Grizzlies picks and predictions
Prediction
Grizzlies 127, Trail Blazers 106
Moneyline
PASS.
The Grizzlies (-450) will win this game comfortably on Monday night which is why I’m going to take my bet to the spread.
Against the spread
BET GRIZZLIES -9.5 (-115).
The Grizzlies have been a strong play, covering in 8 of their last 9 games, including 5 of 6 at home. They also crushed the Trail Blazers 134-89 in their first meeting this season in Portland, showcasing their dominance. Pippen stole the spotlight in Chicago, delivering his best performance of the season after struggling to surpass 15 points in 4 of his previous 5 outings. Filling in for Morant (hip), Pippen continues to thrive as the starting point guard. Memphis, with the fourth-best shooting defense (44.5% allowed), matches up well against Portland.
Over/Under
BET OVER 228.5 (-110).
The Grizzlies have embraced a faster style of play this season, ranking third in pace and hitting the Over in 5 of their last 6 games. Against the Bulls, the league’s pace leader, Memphis poured in 142 points. Turnovers are a problem for both teams—Portland averages 17+ per game, the most in the league, while Memphis isn’t far behind. The lack of a true point guard for Portland and Morant’s absence for Memphis contribute to sloppy play, creating ample fast-break opportunities and easy scoring in this matchup. Expect a high-scoring game with both teams pushing the tempo.
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