The San Antonio Spurs (24-33) travel to face off against the Memphis Grizzlies (38-21) on Saturday, March 1st. This game will be played at FedExForum in Memphis and televised on FDSS. Both the Spurs and Grizzlies will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00 ET.

Spurs vs Grizzlies

The Spurs Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

San Antonio’s season record dropped to 24-33 after a 118-106 road loss to the Rockets on Wednesday. The Spurs entered the game as +7 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 224, just under the 227.5 O/U line.

Houston’s 10-0 run early in the game put the Spurs in a deep hole, as the Rockets extended their lead from 16-7 to 26-7. San Antonio trailed 101-75 going into the 4th quarter but managed to outscore Houston 31-17 in the final period.

The Grizzlies Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Grizzlies fell to 38-21 on the season after a 114-113 home loss to the Knicks on Friday. Memphis, who were -2.5 point favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 227 points was well below the O/U line of 245.

Memphis led 88-82 going into the 4th quarter but were outscored 32-25 in the final period. The Knicks took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring the Grizzlies 31-27, but Memphis responded by winning the 3rd quarter 29-26 before faltering in the 4th.

Spurs Offense Breakdown

In their 118-106 loss to the Rockets, the Spurs struggled offensively, shooting just 42% from the field and hitting only 7 threes at a 17.9% clip. Stephon Castle and Keldon Johnson led the way with 22 points each, with Johnson shooting 61.5% from the floor.

Castle scored 12 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Sandro Mamukelashvili added 7 of his 12 points in the final period. Mamukelashvili also made 2 threes, shooting 25% from beyond the arc.

Grizzlies Offense Breakdown

In their 114-113 loss to the Knicks, the Grizzlies shot 46.8% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 threes at a 12.9% clip. Ja Morant led the way with 25 points and 7 assists, while Desmond Bane added 24 points and 12 rebounds.

Bane scored 10 of his points in the 3rd quarter, while Morant added 7 in the 4th. Jaren Jackson contributed 8 points in the final period, finishing with 18 for the game.

Spurs Team Defense

The Spurs struggled defensively against the Rockets, giving up 118 points on 47% shooting. San Antonio allowed 34 points in the 1st quarter and 37 in the 3rd, but they tightened up in the 4th, holding Houston to just 17 points.

From beyond the arc, the Spurs did well, limiting the Rockets to 11 threes on 28% shooting. They also kept Houston off the free-throw line, where they went 11/14. San Antonio recorded 10 steals and 5 blocks in the game.

Grizzlies Team Defense

Defensively, the Spurs struggled in the 1st and 3rd quarters, giving up 34 and 37 points, respectively, in their 118-106 loss to the Rockets. However, they tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 17 points. Overall, San Antonio allowed Houston to shoot 47% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Spurs held the Rockets to 28% shooting, with Houston making 11 threes. San Antonio also sent the Rockets to the line 14 times, where they hit 11 free throws. The Spurs recorded 10 steals and 5 blocks in the game.

Spurs vs Grizzlies Trends

• Through their last five road contests, the Spurs offense has averaged 107 points per game while allowing an average of 115. San Antonio posted an overall record of 1-4 while going 0-5 ATS.
• Across their five previous home games, Memphis has an ATS mark of 1-3-1. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-3 while averaging 114 points per game.
• Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Spurs have a straight up record of 1-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-4.
• The last ten games that Memphis was favored, they have an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 8-2 straight up.

Spurs vs Grizzlies Prediction

We’re calling a win for the Grizzlies, with a final score of 168-115, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Grizzlies at -10.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 242.5 and our model has the Spurs and Grizzlies finishing with a combined 283 points. Our pick is to take the over.

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