The league’s top scoring defense will be at home in FedExForum, when the Memphis Grizzlies (25-40) meet the Portland Trail Blazers (39-24). The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, and will air on Fox Sports – Southeast.
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Memphis Grizzlies Betting Odds
Both teams covered in their last game. The Trail Blazers (2.5-point favorites) beat the Charlotte Hornets, 118-108, while the Grizzlies (9.5-point underdogs) were defeated by the Oklahoma City Thunder, 99-95. The Portland game went 2.5 points over the projected point total of 223.5, while the Memphis game went 23 points under the projected point total of 217.
The Trail Blazers held the Hornets to an offensive rebounding percentage of 10.3 (below their season average of 22.2) and had a turnover percentage of 9.4 (better than their season average of 11.9). Memphis, on the other hand, held Oklahoma City to an effective field goal percentage of 0.403 (below their season average of 0.518). Memphis was led by Avery Bradley, who contributed 27 points, seven assists and five rebounds. Jusuf Nurkic, meanwhile had a good outing for Portland, putting up 26 points, 15 rebounds and six assists.
The Trail Blazers had the upper hand in the most recent game, a 99-92 victory, to even the season series at one. In the victory, Damian Lillard led all scorers with 24 points. The Trail Blazers’ offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Grizzlies. Portland had a rate of 32.4, while Memphis posted a mark of 26.2. Portland covered as a 5-point favorite and the two teams combined to put up 191 points, which was under the projected point total of 201.
Trail Blazers games have a slight tendency to go over the total (52.4 percent). Portland comes into the contest with records of 39-24 straight up (SU) and 37-26 against the spread (ATS).
Vegas has a tendency to place the total high when the Grizzlies are involved, as 40 of their 63 games have finished under the O/U total. Moreover, Memphis owns records of 25-40 SU and 29-35-1 ATS.
It could be a tough game for Memphis on the offensive glass. The Grizzlies rank 29th in offensive rebounding percentage (19.1 percent), while Portland ranks sixth in defensive rebounding percentage (78.4 percent).
Portland Trail Blazers at Memphis Grizzlies ATS Pick
NBA Tip: SU Winner – Trail Blazers, ATS Winner – Trail Blazers, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Grizzlies rank fourth in assists allowed per game (22.8) while the Trail Blazers rank sixth (23.2).
- Portland ranks third in second chance points per game (14.7) while Memphis ranks 29th (10.4).
- The Grizzlies average 5.7 blocks per game, which ranks fourth in the league. The Trail Blazers rank 18th in blocks allowed per game (5.2).
- Portland ranks 17th in fast break points allowed per game (14.0) while Memphis ranks 26th (15.8).
- Memphis ranks first in points allowed in the paint per game (41.5) while Portland ranks seventh (47.0).
- The Trail Blazers rank third in rebounds per game (47.7) while the Grizzlies rank 29th (41.0).
- The Trail Blazers rank 18th in three pointers attempted per game (30.7) while the Grizzlies rank 26th (27.6).
- Memphis ranks ninth in points off turnovers per game (17.7) while Portland ranks 25th (15.3).
- In games where they allow less than 100 points, Portland is 10-1 and Memphis is 14-7.
- The Trail Blazers are 37-19 when they score over 100 points, while the Grizzlies are 16-16.
- Memphis is 16-16 ATS at home, while Portland is 16-15 ATS on the road.
- The Trail Blazers have 16 overs and 15 unders in 31 road games.
- The Grizzlies have 18 unders, 13 overs and 1 push in 32 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- The Trail Blazers are 5-0 ATS over their last five games, while the Grizzlies are 3-2.
- In their last five games, Portland has 4 overs and 1 under, while Memphis has 4 unders and 1 over.
- The Trail Blazers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.2, up from 3.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Grizzlies have scored an average of 106.0 points per game (4.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 101.2 points per game (2.5 below their season average).