The Memphis Grizzlies (28-41) will travel to Capital One Arena to go head-to-head with the Washington Wizards (29-40). The Grizzlies opened as 2.5-point underdogs. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 224 points and it will air on Fox Sports – Southeast at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 16, 2019.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Washington Wizards ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Wizards (1.5-point favorites) were defeated by the Charlotte Hornets, 116-110, while the Grizzlies (1-point favorites) fell to the Atlanta Hawks, 132-111. The Washington game hit the projected point total of 226, while the Memphis game went 19.5 points over the projected point total of 223.5.
Memphis did an excellent job of getting and making free throws (21-26; 80.8 percent) while Washington did a fantastic job of making free throws (15-19; 78.9 percent). Washington’s Bradley Beal played well, recording 40 points, five rebounds and five assists. C.J. Miles, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Memphis with 33 points.
In their first matchup this season, Marc Gasol led the Grizzlies to a 107-95 win. He recorded 19 points, six assists and five rebounds. Memphis covered as a 1-point favorite and the two teams combined to score 202 points, which was well under the projected point total of 220.5. The Grizzlies’ 14.6 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Wizards, who had a mark of 19.5.
Of the Grizzlies’ 69 games, 41 have finished under the O/U total. Memphis comes into the game with records of 28-41 straight up (SU) and 32-36-1 against the spread (ATS).
Unlike Memphis, Wizards games tend to finish over the total (61.8 percent). Further, Washington owns records of 29-40 SU and 31-35-2 ATS.
The Grizzlies’ Delon Wright has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 13 points,5.6 rebounds,3.4 assists per game. Meanwhile, Jabari Parker has averaged 17 points,7.0 rebounds during that same time frame for the Wizards.
This game should be a matchup of conflicting tempos. Washington has preferred an up-and-down style of play (seventh in possessions per game), while Memphis has been slower-paced (30th in possessions per game).
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Washington Wizards Odds Pick
Free NBA Tip: SU Winner – Wizards, ATS Winner – Wizards, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Wizards rank sixth in steals per game (8.6) while the Grizzlies rank 19th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
- Memphis ranks first in points allowed in the paint per game (41.9) while Washington ranks 27th (51.5).
- The Grizzlies rank fourth in blocks per game (5.7) while the Wizards rank 22nd (4.7).
- Memphis ranks 13th in rebounds allowed per game (44.7) while Washington ranks 29th (47.5).
- Washington averages 14.4 fast break points per game, which ranks 13th in the NBA. Memphis ranks 27th in fast break points allowed per game (16.2).
- The Grizzlies rank third in assists allowed per game (23.0) while the Wizards rank 26th (25.8).
- The Wizards rank 10th in three pointers attempted per game (33.6) while the Grizzlies rank 25th (27.8).
- Washington averages 18.6 points off turnovers per game, which ranks fifth in the league. Memphis ranks 17th in points off turnovers allowed per game (16.9).
- Memphis ranks fourth in second chance points allowed per game (11.6) while Washington ranks 26th (14.4).
- When holding opponents below 100 points, Washington is 9-0 and Memphis is 15-7.
- In games where they reach 100 points, the Grizzlies are 19-17 and the Wizards are 28-34.
- Washington is 20-11-1 ATS at home, while Memphis is 13-20-1 ATS on the road.
- The Grizzlies have 22 unders and 12 overs in 34 road games.
- Of the Wizards’ 32 home games, they have 21 overs and 11 unders.
Bettings Trends:
- The Wizards are 5-0 ATS over their last five games, while the Grizzlies are 4-1.
- In their last five games, Washington has 3 unders and 2 overs, while Memphis has 3 overs and 2 unders.
- During their last five games, the Wizards have scored an average of 114.4 points per game (0.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 113.6 points per game (3.2 below their season average).
- The Grizzlies have outscored opponents by an average of 0.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Memphis has been defeated by an average of 2.4 points.
