The Brooklyn Nets (21-35) travel to face off against the Memphis Grizzlies (20-37) on Monday, February 26th. This game will be played at FedExForum in Memphis and televised on BSSE. Both the Nets and Grizzlies will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00 ET.
Nets vs Grizzlies
The Nets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Cam Thomas scored 18 for Brooklyn against the Timberwolves which was the most on the team. His field goal percentage for the game was 33.7%. Mikal Bridges put up 15 points which was 2nd on the team, but it wasn’t enough as Brooklyn ended up losing the game with a final score of 101-86.
In their 56 games, the Nets have gone 14-18 against Eastern Conference opponents and are 7-17 in non-conference play. Overall, the Nets are 21-35 and are trying to end a four game losing streak as they get ready to take on the Grizzlies.
Brooklyn possesses an ATS record of 24-29 for this season, including their ongoing three game losing streak against the spread. On the road, the Nets have an ATS record of 9-17, as opposed to a 15-12 record against the spread when playing at home.
The Grizzlies Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Grizzlies were defeated by the Clippers in the most recent game, concluding with a score of 101-95. In the face of their straight-up loss, the Grizzlies did coverthe spread as +9 point underdogs. Concerning the over/under, the total of 196 points remained below the established over/under line of 224.5.
In their last five games, the Grizzlies are 2-3 and have an overall record of 20-37. As of now, they are ranked 13th in the Western Conference and are 4th in the Southwest division.
The Grizzlies are riding a four game ATS win streak and currently possess an overall ATS record of 28-29. When playing on the road, the Grizzlies hold an ATS record of 16-13 in contrast to a 12-16 record against the spread when playing at home.
Nets Offense Breakdown
In 56 games games, Brooklyn has an average of 112.5 points per game (23rd).
When it comes to scoring, the Nets are 23rd in the league, averaging 112.5 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 110.8 points per game.
So far this season, the Nets have outscored the NBA scoring average in 41.1% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 22nd in the league at 97.7 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Nets are 7th in the league in made threes at 13.6 per game. Overall, they are 16th in three-point shooting percentage at 36%.
Grizzlies Offense Breakdown
The Grizzlies come into today’s game as the 30th ranked scoring offense at 106.9 points per game.
At home, the Grizzlies have struggled to score, averaging just 104.5 points per game, which is 30th in the NBA. Overall, they are 30th in scoring at 106.9 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 29th at 44%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, Memphis is 9th in made threes at 13.6 per game, but they are just 29th in three-point shooting percentage at 34%. In terms of pace, they are 16th at 98.4 possessions per game.
So far this season, the Grizzlies have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 21.1% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 22nd in the league at 25.4 per game.
Nets Team Defense
Currently, the Nets’ defense holds the 16th rank in the NBA, allowing 115.5 points per game. The Nets defense is coming off a game in which they held the Timberwolves offense to just 33.7% shooting. Overall, they gave up 101 points to Minnesota.
Grizzlies Team Defense
Coming into today’s game, the Grizzlies’ defense is giving up an average of 112.8 points per contest. Memphis’ defense is currently forcing 13.9 turnovers per game, which is 23rd in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 5th in blocked shots, with an average of 6.1 rejections per game.
Key Players For The Nets And Grizzlies
In today’s game, our projections have Cam Thomas leading the Nets with 21 points on 7/17 shooting from the field. During this season, he is delivering an average of 21 points per game, along with 2.9 rebounds.
As for Memphis, Jaren Jackson Jr. is projected to be the primary scorer for the Grizzlies. Our forecast has him finishing the game with 22, and adding 6 rebounds. This season, he is shooting at a field goal percentage of 44.9%, and his scoring average is 22.4 points per game.
Nets vs Grizzlies Trends
- Although Brooklyn has a straight up record of 1-4 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-4. The team averaged 103 points per game in these games.
- In their last ten games at home, the Grizzlies have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 6-4 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 107 points per game in these contests.
- Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Grizzlies have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-1.
- Across their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Nets have an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-2 against the spread.
Nets vs Grizzlies Prediction
Our bet is on the Nets for a win, and we project the score to be 128-75. Additionally, we expect them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to wager on the Nets with the spread at -1.5.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 215.5, and our model predicts the Nets and Grizzlies to score a combined 203 points. We recommend betting on the under.
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Last updated:February 26, 2024 Grizzlies, Nets