Memphis Grizzlies vs Dallas Mavericks Odds, AI Picks, and AI Prediction
The Grizzlies and Mavericks are set to face off at 8:30 ET on the NBA Schedule. The Mavericks will host the game at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX.
The over/under for this Southwest division contest is set at 234.5 points, with the Mavericks being the favored team playing at home against the Grizzlies. Keep reading for our Grizzlies vs Mavericks Betting Odds.
Game Information
| Memphis Grizzlies vs Dallas Mavericks |
| Location of the game: American Airlines Center. Dallas, TX. |
| Date & Time: Tuesday, January 9th. 8:30 ET. |
| How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
AI Betting Picks
| Odds | AI Betting Picks |
| Over/Under | Under 234.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | Mavericks -365 |
| ATS | Mavericks -8.5 |
Grizzlies vs Mavericks Betting Odds
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Memphis Grizzlies
As the Grizzlies take on the Mavericks, they are the 13th seed in the West at 13-23. Memphis has put together back-to-back wins and will look to keep it rolling as 8.5-point underdogs.
So far, the Grizzlies have been the underdog in 23 of their 36 games and have an average scoring margin of -8.9 points per game in those games. On the road, Memphis is 10-10 for the season.
Against the spread, Memphis is 15-21, but they have covered the spread in two straight games. On the road, their ATS record is 11-9 for the season. The Grizzlies’ average over/under record for the season is 15-20-1, and the over has hit in two straight games for them.
Out of their 36 games, the Grizzlies have played just four games with higher over/under lines than today’s line of 234.5. Their record in those games is 1-3, and their average over/under line for the season is 224.8.
Grizzlies’ Scoring Surge
In their last game, the Grizzlies scored 121 points which is higher than their season average of 107.8 points per game. When it comes to shooting percentage, the Grizzlies are 29th in the NBA Stats at 44%. In terms of three-pointers, they are 9th in the league in makes and 30th in percentage.
On the season, the Memphis Grizzlies are giving up 113.5 points per game (13th). In their last five games, they have been even better, allowing just 113 points per game (11th).
One area where Memphis has been strong all season is in two-point defense, as they are 4th in the league in that category. Over their last five games, they have been even better, holding opponents to just 51.5% shooting from inside the arc.
So far this season, opposing teams have made 13.8 three-pointers per game vs. the Grizzlies (22nd). Over their last five games, they have been slightly better in that area, allowing opponents to shoot 38.3% from deep.
Dallas Mavericks
Heading into today’s game vs. the Grizzlies, the Mavericks are 8.5-point favorites at home. If they win, they will also have the satisfaction of leapfrogging Memphis in the Western Conference standings. Right now, Dallas is 6th in the West, and they lead the Southwest Division by just one game over the Spurs.
So far this season, Dallas games have finished with an average of 235.8 points per game, and their over/under record for the season is 22-15. Each of their last two games have fallen short of the OU lines, though. In their 115-108 win over the Timberwolves, they were underdogs of 2 points.
Against the spread, the Mavericks are 21-16, and they have put together three straight covers at home. For the season, they have an average scoring margin of +6.4 PPG at home and have gone 11-7 straight up.
When favored, Dallas has a scoring margin of +7.1 PPG and have gone on to win 17 of their 23 games as the favorite. Their recent favorite vs. underdog performance against the spread is also impressive, as they have covered the spread in two straight games as the favorite and in four straight as the underdog.
Mavericks’ Offense in Sync
In their most recent contest, the Mavericks’ offense scored 115 points, which is in line with their season average of 119 points per game. Luka Doncic is the team’s leading scorer, coming into today’s game with an average of 33.7 PPG. Tim Hardaway Jr. is also averaging 17.3 PPG.
So far this season, the Mavericks have been a middle-of-the-pack defense, ranking 20th in points allowed per game at 116.8. At home, they have been slightly better, giving up 115.3 points per game, which is 17th in the league.
Over their last five games, the Mavericks have been even better on the defensive end, ranking 7th in points allowed at 111.4. During this stretch, they have done a good job of defending the three-point line, allowing opponents to shoot just 32.7% from beyond the arc.
One area where the Mavericks have excelled defensively this season is at the free-throw line, where they are 7th in made free-throws allowed per game at 21.4.
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