Memphis Grizzlies vs. San Antonio Spurs ATS Odds

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The Memphis Grizzlies (7-12) look to put an end to their eight-game losing streak when they take on the San Antonio Spurs (13-7) at AT&T Center. San Antonio is a 7.5-point favorite on the opening line, while the Over/Under (O/U) for the game opened at 195.5 points. Action begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, and it can be seen on Fox Sports – Southeast.

Memphis Grizzlies vs. San Antonio Spurs ATS Preview

The Grizzlies lost to the Brooklyn Nets in their last matchup, 98-88. Memphis Tyreke Evans recorded 18 points and six rebounds in the game. Brooklyn did a great job of converting from the free throw line (19-23; 82.6 percent). Memphis, meanwhile, forced the Nets into a turnover percentage of 16.8 (above their season average of 12.9). In the Spurs last matchup, they beat the Dallas Mavericks, 115-108. San Antonio received a boost from LaMarcus Aldridge, who was the top scorer from either team with 33 points on 13-for-19 shooting. San Antonio dominated every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.232 (above their season average of 0.185) and a turnover percentage of 9.9 (better than their season average of 13.0). Dallas had marks of 0.141 and 10.6, respectively, for those same stats. Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the leagues slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. San Antonio ranks 29th in possessions per game (96.7) and Memphis is 30th (96.4). Furthermore, the Grizzlies 23rd-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 102.5) will go head-to-head against the Spurs fifth-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 101.6). Games including these teams tend to finish under the projected point total. Memphis games have finished under 68.4 percent of the time, while San Antonio games have gone under 60.0 percent of the time. Looking at straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) records, the Spurs have a clear advantage. They are 13-7 SU and 10-9-1 ATS, while the Grizzlies are 7-12 SU and 6-13 ATS. Kyle Anderson has really been playing well over the last five games for San Antonio, averaging 11.4 points, 4.6 assists and 1.4 steals per game. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams, after the Spurs won six out of 10 games last season. In the last game, San Antonio won 103-96. San Antonio out-rebounded Memphis. The Spurs had more offensive rebounds (16 vs. seven), defensive rebounds (30 vs. 21) and total rebounds (46 vs. 28).

Memphis Grizzlies vs. San Antonio Spurs Free Prediction

Predictions: SU Winner – Spurs, ATS Winner – Grizzlies, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • The Grizzlies rank fourth in fast break points per game (14.7) while the Spurs rank 19th (9.2).
  • San Antonio ranks third in three pointers allowed per game (25.9) while Memphis ranks 14th (29.2).
  • Memphis ranks second in steals allowed per game (6.8) while San Antonio ranks 15th (7.9).
  • Memphis averages 45.4 points in the paint per game, which ranks 11th in the league. San Antonio ranks 17th in points allowed in the paint per game (43.8).
  • Memphis is 3-5 ATS on the road, while San Antonio is 8-3 ATS at home.
  • The total has gone over in 6 of the Spurs 11 home games, while 4 of the Grizzlies 8 road games have gone under.
  • Memphis is 5-2 when they allow less than 100 points, while San Antonio is 8-3.
  • The Spurs are 10-0 when they score above 100 points, while the Grizzlies are 4-3.
  • The Grizzlies rank first in points off turnovers allowed per game (13.6) while the Spurs rank 14th (17.4).
  • San Antonio ranks second in blocks per game (6.1) while Memphis ranks 23rd in blocks allowed per game (5.5).
  • The Spurs rank sixth in second chance points per game (13.8) while the Grizzlies rank 27th (8.5).
  • The Grizzlies rank fourth in assists allowed per game (20.0) while the Spurs rank 12th (22.0).
  • San Antonio ranks seventh in rebounds per game (45.5) while Memphis ranks 28th (39.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • San Antonio is 3-2 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs in their last five games.
  • Over their last five games, Memphis is 0-5 ATS with 5 unders.
  • The Spurs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.8, up from 3.1 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Grizzlies have scored an average of 89.8 points per game (9.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 100.4 points per game (0.5 below their season average).