Memphis Grizzlies vs. New York Knicks Betting Prediction 02/03/19

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The Memphis Grizzlies (20-33), the league’s top scoring defense, will clash with the New York Knicks (10-41) at Madison Square Garden. The game starts at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 3, 2019, and will air on Fox Sports – Southeast.

Memphis Grizzlies vs. New York Knicks ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Grizzlies (8-point underdogs) were defeated by the Charlotte Hornets, 100-92, while the Knicks (14-point underdogs) fell to the Boston Celtics, 113-99. The Memphis game finished 11.5 points under the projected point total of 203.5, while the New York game finished 1.5 points under the projected point total of 213.5.

Memphis held Charlotte to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.2 (below their season average of 21.7) while New York did a terrific job of making free throws (12-12; 100.0 percent). New York was lifted by Kevin Knox, who had 21 points and five rebounds. Shelvin Mack, meanwhile had a solid performance for Memphis, putting up 19 points and nine assists.

In their first matchup this season, Enes Kanter led the Knicks to a 103-98 victory. He recorded a double-double with 21 points and 26 rebounds. New York covered as an 8-point underdog and the two teams combined for 201 points, which was just under the projected point total of 204.5. New York was effective at getting and making free throws. The Knicks made 27 of their 32 free throws (84.4 percent), while the Grizzlies were just 11-19 (57.9 percent).

Ball protection could play a significant role in this matchup. New York commits the fifth-fewest miscues in the league (turnover percentage of 12.8 percent), while the gambling defense of Memphis forces the fourth-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 15.3 percent).

Memphis Grizzlies at New York Knicks Betting Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Grizzlies, ATS Winner – Grizzlies, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • The Knicks rank 20th in fast break points per game (11.6) while the Grizzlies rank 23rd in fast break points allowed per game (14.7).
  • Memphis ranks third in blocks per game (5.8) while New York ranks 29th in blocks allowed per game (6.1).
  • The Grizzlies rank fifth in second chance points allowed per game (11.4) while the Knicks rank 26th (14.6).
  • Memphis ranks 10th in rebounds allowed per game (44.1) while New York ranks 29th (48.2).
  • New York ranks 22nd in three pointers attempted per game (29.3) while Memphis ranks 25th (27.4).
  • The Grizzlies rank second in points allowed in the paint per game (41.2) while the Knicks rank 27th (52.6).
  • The Grizzlies rank seventh in points off turnovers per game (18.0) while the Knicks rank 12th in points off turnovers allowed per game (16.5).
  • Memphis ranks fifth in assists allowed per game (22.8) while New York ranks 27th (25.8).
  • New York is 2-0 when they allow less than 100 points, while Memphis is 11-6.
  • In games where they reach the century mark, the Knicks are 10-27 and the Grizzlies are 13-11.
  • New York is 8-13-2 ATS at home, while Memphis is 10-16-1 ATS on the road.
  • The total has gone under in 14 of the Knicks’ 23 home games, while 18 of the Grizzlies’ 27 road games have gone under.

Bettings Trends:

  • The Grizzlies are 3-1-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Knicks are 1-3-1.
  • In their last five games, Memphis has 4 unders and 1 over, while New York has 5 unders.
  • During their last five games, the Grizzlies have scored an average of 96.6 points per game (3.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 99.2 points per game (4.5 below their season average).
  • The Knicks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 13.2, up from 8.9 for the season.