The Memphis Grizzlies (37-19) travel to face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers (46-10) on Sunday, February 23rd. This game will be played at Rocket Arena in Cleveland and televised on FDSO. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.

Grizzlies vs Cavaliers

The Grizzlies Are Coming Off A Win

The Grizzlies improved to 37-19 on the season with a narrow 105-104 win over the Magic on Friday. Memphis, favored by 2 points, didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total of 209 points fell short of the 226-point O/U line.

After a 14-0 run by the Magic put them ahead 65-53, Memphis battled back, outscoring Orlando 25-21 in the 4th quarter to secure the win.

The Cavaliers Are Coming Off A Win

The Cavaliers improved to 46-10 this season with a dominant 142-105 win over the Knicks on Friday. Playing at home, Cleveland was favored by 7 points and covered the spread with ease, winning by 37. The game’s total points of 247.5 narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 242.5.

Cleveland set the tone early, outscoring New York 41-29 in the 1st quarter and 36-21 in the 2nd. A 10-0 run pushed their lead from 71-50 to 81-50, and they entered the 4th quarter up 110-79, finishing strong by outscoring the Knicks 32-26 in the final period.

Grizzlies Offense Breakdown

In their win over the Magic, the Grizzlies shot just 41.3% from the field and struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 7 threes at a 21.2% clip. Ja Morant led the way with 23 points, including 10 in the 4th quarter, while Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane each added 16 points.

Jackson contributed 7 points in the final period, and Bane knocked down 2 threes, shooting 33.3% from deep. GG Jackson also stepped up, scoring 9 of his 12 points in the 3rd quarter.

Cavaliers Offense Breakdown

The Cavaliers put on an offensive clinic in their 142-105 win over the Knicks, shooting 60.9% from the field and hitting 19 threes at a 51.4% clip. Donovan Mitchell led the way with 27 points, knocking down 5 threes at 71.4% efficiency.

Evan Mobley added 21 points, shooting 81.8%, while Ty Jerome contributed 19 points, hitting 3 threes at 75%. Craig Porter scored all 13 of his points in the 4th quarter.

Grizzlies Team Defense

The Grizzlies’ defense came through when it mattered most, allowing just 21 points in the 4th quarter to secure a 105-104 win over the Magic. They held Orlando to 40% shooting from the field, including just 9 made threes on 29% shooting from beyond the arc.

Memphis sent the Magic to the line 33 times, where they made 23 free throws. The Grizzlies grabbed 38 defensive rebounds but gave up 13 offensive boards. They also contributed 7 steals and 7 blocks in the game.

Cavaliers Team Defense

The Grizzlies’ defense came through when it mattered most, allowing just 21 points in the 4th quarter to secure a 105-104 win over the Magic. They held Orlando to 40% shooting from the field and limited them to just 9 made threes on 29% shooting from beyond the arc.

Memphis sent the Magic to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 23 attempts. The Grizzlies grabbed 38 defensive rebounds but allowed 13 offensive boards. They also contributed 7 steals and 7 blocks in the game.

Grizzlies vs Cavaliers Trends

• When looking at their past five road matchups, Memphis has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 117 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
• The Cavaliers are 2-1 ATS in their last three home games and 3-0 straight-up.
• Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Grizzlies have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 4-6.
• Cleveland has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS in their last three games.

Grizzlies vs Cavaliers Prediction

The Grizzlies come in as the underdog at +5.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 249, and our model projects the Grizzlies and Cavaliers to reach a combined total of 308 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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