Orlando Magic vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction, Pick and Preview, March 5 (3/5): NBA
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- Mar 5, 2022, 11:36:07 AM
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Odds
| Time | 8:00 p.m. EST |
| Magic money line | +900 |
| Magic spread | +15.5 |
| Grizzlies money line | -1600 |
| Grizzlies spread | -15.5 |
| Over / under | 231.5 |
2021-2022 season stats
| Orlando Magic | Memphis Grizzlies | |
| Record | 16-48 | 43-21 |
| Road / home record | 9-26 | 21-10 |
| Streak | W1 | L1 |
| Points per game | 103.98 | 113.80 |
| Points allowed per game | 111.95 | 109.23 |
| Rebounds per game | 43.63 | 49.23 |
| Rebounds allowed per game | 46.86 | 42.84 |
| Over / under record | 33-30-1 | 33-28-3 |
Preview
The Orlando Magic hit the road and will visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. This is the second time these teams face off, the Grizzlies outscored the Magic 135-115.
ORLANDO MAGIC
The Magic have been terrible on the road with a 9-26 record and a 16-48 record overall ranking 15th in the Eastern Conference. They have lost 2 of their last 5 games and just lost on the second game against the Pacers in overtime.
Anthony is averaging 17.4 points and 5.8 assists for the Grizzlies. Carter Jr is leading the team in rebounds with 10.4 per game.
The team is 4-6 in the last 10 games, averaging 107.5 points, 46.1 rebounds, 24.1 assists, 8.3 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 43.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 114.1 points per game.
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
The Grizzlies are 21-10 at home so far this season and have a 43-21 record overall ranking first in the Southwest. They're coming from a loss against the Celtics at Boston. Morant started slowly and finished with 38 points, getting 16 in the third quarter and 14 in the fourth.
Morant is averaging 27.8 points, 6.6 rebounds and 6.6 assists for the Grizzlies. Steven Adams lead the team in rebounds with 9.9 per game.
In their last 10 games the Grizzlies are 7-3, averaging 122.2 points, 54.1 rebounds, 26.7 assists, 8.4 steals and 6.0 blocks per game while shooting 47.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 113.5 points per game.
BETTING TRENDS
Orlando are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games.
Orlando are 2-11 SU in their last 13 games when playing on the road against Memphis.
Memphis are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games.
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Memphis' last 12 games.
Prediction
One of the best teams in the league face one of the worst. This spread is thick but the Grizzlies are coming from a loss and will try to bounce back with a nice win at home. The Magic have played 3 times in 4 days and they should get here a little tired so expect a total domination from the Grizzlies at home.
PICK: Grizzlies -15.5 (-110)
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