Memphis Grizzlies at Miami Heat Betting Prediction 10/23/19

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The Miami Heat, 7.5-point favorites, welcome the Memphis Grizzlies to AmericanAirlines Arena to commence their seasons. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, and will air on Fox Sports – Southeast.

Memphis Grizzlies at Miami Heat Betting Odds

Last season, Memphis did not make the playoffs following a 33-49 regular season. Miami also was unable make the playoffs following a 39-43 regular season campaign.

The Grizzlies had records of 33-49 straight up (SU) and 35-44-3 against the spread (ATS) last season. Of Memphis’ 82 games that accepted bets last year, 43 finished under the projected point total.

The Heat, on the other hand, were 39-43 SU and 42-41-4 ATS last season. Similar to Memphis, a little over half of Miami’s games finished under the O/U total.

Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the NBA’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Miami ranked 22nd in possessions per game (100.4) and Memphis was 29th (98.9) last season.

Memphis Grizzlies at Miami Heat ATS Pick

NBA Prediction: SU Winner – Grizzlies, ATS Winner – Grizzlies, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • The Heat rank fourth in assists allowed per game (23.3) while the Grizzlies rank sixth (23.4).
  • Miami ranks seventh in second chance points per game (14.1) while Memphis ranks 29th (11.1).
  • The Grizzlies average 17.1 points off turnovers per game, which ranks 10th in the league. The Heat rank 22nd in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.1).
  • Miami ranks 14th in three pointers attempted per game (32.4) while Memphis ranks 25th (28.9).
  • Miami ranks fourth in blocks per game (5.5) while Memphis ranks 13th in blocks allowed per game (4.9).
  • The Heat rank ninth in rebounds per game (46.3) while the Grizzlies rank 29th (41.8).
  • The Grizzlies average 8.3 steals per game, which ranks fifth in the league. The Heat rank 15th in steals allowed per game (7.5).
  • Miami is second in the NBA with 42.3 points allowed in the paint per game while Memphis is third with 42.7 points allowed in the paint per game.
  • Miami ranks eighth in fast break points allowed per game (12.5) while Memphis ranks 27th (16.3).
  • Memphis is 15-7 when they hold opponents under 100 points, while Miami is 22-3.
  • In games where they reach the century mark, the Grizzlies are 24-21 and the Heat are 35-23.