The Memphis Grizzlies (0-2) will be 4-point underdogs at home in FedExForum when they meet the Brooklyn Nets (1-1). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 224 points and it will air on Fox Sports – Southeast at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, October 27, 2019.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Memphis Grizzlies ATS Odds
Neither team was able to cover in their last contest. The Nets (8-point favorites) defeated the New York Knicks, 113-109, while the Grizzlies (2-point underdogs) were defeated by the Chicago Bulls, 110-102. The Brooklyn game finished 7 points under the projected point total of 229, while the Memphis game finished 12 points under the projected point total of 224.
Brooklyn dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.295 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.8. New York recorded marks of 0.198 and 20.5, respectively, for those same stats. Memphis, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (29.4 vs. 18.0). Jaren Jackson Jr. had a good outing for Memphis, putting up 23 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Kyrie Irving played a key role for Brooklyn with 26 points and five assists.
The Nets have had records of 43-41 straight up (SU) and 46-37-1 against the spread (ATS) since last season. A little over half of Brooklyn games have finished under the O/U total since last season.
On the other hand, the Grizzlies, are 33-51 SU and 35-46-3 ATS since last season. Just over half of Memphis’ games have finished under the O/U total over that same stretch.
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the offense of Brooklyn. Since last season, Brooklyn ranks 24th in the NBA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 13.9 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Memphis has forced the fourth-most turnovers in the league (14.7 percent).
Brooklyn Nets vs. Memphis Grizzlies Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Nets, ATS Winner – Grizzlies, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- The Grizzlies rank 10th in points off turnovers per game (17.1) while the Nets rank 24th in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.4).
- Brooklyn ranks fourth in fast break points allowed per game (11.8) while Memphis ranks 29th (16.3).
- The Grizzlies rank fourth in second chance points allowed per game (11.7) while the Nets rank 28th (14.6).
- Brooklyn ranks fifth in three pointers attempted per game (36.0) while Memphis ranks 26th (28.9).
- Memphis ranks seventh in steals per game (8.3) while Brooklyn ranks 25th (6.7).
- The Grizzlies rank fourth in blocks per game (5.5) while the Nets rank 28th (4.1).
- The Nets rank 10th in rebounds per game (46.2) while the Grizzlies rank 29th (41.9).
- Memphis ranks fourth in assists allowed per game (23.3) while Brooklyn ranks ninth (23.8).
- Memphis ranks third in points allowed in the paint per game (43.0) while Brooklyn ranks 27th (51.5).
- Brooklyn is 13-1 when they allow less than 100 points, while Memphis is 15-7.
- When reaching 100 points, the Nets are 43-33 and the Grizzlies are 24-23.
