The Memphis Grizzlies (14-7) travel to face off against the Dallas Mavericks (13-8) on Tuesday, December 3rd. This game will be played at American Airlines Center in Dallas and televised on KFAA. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 8:30 ET.

Grizzlies vs Mavericks

The Grizzlies Are Coming Off A Win

Memphis improved to 14-7 on the season with a 136-121 win over the Pacers on Sunday. The Grizzlies, who were favored by 6.5 points, covered the spread at home. The total points for the game reached 257, surpassing the O/U line of 244.

After falling behind 45-28 in the 1st quarter, Memphis turned things around. They outscored Indiana 34-23 in the 2nd quarter and 40-23 in the 3rd, taking a 102-91 lead into the 4th. The Grizzlies closed out the game by winning the final quarter 34-30.

The Mavericks Are Coming Off A Win

With a 137-131 win over the Trail Blazers on Sunday, the Mavericks improved to 13-8 this season. Dallas, favored by 5 points, covered the spread, and the game’s total score of 268 points easily surpassed the O/U line of 225.

After falling behind 29-25 in the 1st quarter, Dallas responded with a 36-29 2nd quarter. The Blazers went on an 11-0 run, but the Mavericks regained control, leading 100-97 heading into the 4th quarter, where they outscored Portland 37-34.

Grizzlies Offense Breakdown

Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies to a 136-point performance in their win over the Pacers, shooting 57.1% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 50% rate. Memphis connected on 16 threes as a team, shooting 34.8% from deep, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 52.7%.

Jackson scored 9 points in the 4th quarter, while Marcus Smart added 9 of his 16 points in the 2nd. Santi Aldama contributed 11 of his 15 points in the opening quarter, and Jaylen Wells added 10 of his 13 points in the 3rd.

Mavericks Offense Breakdown

The Mavericks shot 55.2% from the field and hit 18 threes at a 50% clip in their 137-131 win over the Trail Blazers. Luka Doncic led the way with 36 points and 13 assists, while Quentin Grimes added 28 points, knocking down 5 threes at 71.4% efficiency.

Doncic scored 15 points in the 2nd quarter, and Spencer Dinwiddie contributed 14 of his 20 points in the 4th. Grimes also had a big 3rd quarter, scoring 13 points in the period.

Grizzlies Team Defense

The Grizzlies’ defense gave up 45 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd and 3rd, allowing just 23 points in each. They conceded 30 points in the 4th but held on for the win.

Memphis allowed the Pacers to shoot 47% from the field and 33% from three, with Indiana hitting 14 threes. The Grizzlies sent the Pacers to the line 26 times, where they made 21 free throws. Defensively, Memphis grabbed 32 rebounds, gave up 6 offensive boards, and recorded 9 steals and 6 blocks.

Mavericks Team Defense

Despite a rough start defensively, giving up 45 points in the 1st quarter, the Grizzlies tightened up in the 2nd and 3rd, allowing just 23 points in each. They conceded 30 points in the 4th but still managed to secure the win. Overall, Memphis gave up 121 points on 47% shooting from the Pacers.

The Grizzlies held Indiana to 14 made threes on 33% shooting from beyond the arc. The Pacers also went 21/26 from the free-throw line. Memphis grabbed 32 defensive rebounds, allowing 6 offensive boards, and finished with 9 steals and 6 blocks.

Grizzlies vs Mavericks Trends

• Across their last five road contests, Memphis has a 4-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 124 points per game.
• The Mavericks are 4-1 ATS in their last home games and 4-1 straight-up.
• Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Memphis has an ATS mark of 3-0 while going 1-2 straight up.
• Dallas has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 4-1 SU and 4-1 ATS in their last five games.

Grizzlies vs Mavericks Prediction

Coming in as the underdogs at +4, we have the Grizzlies as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 241.5, and our model projects the Grizzlies and Mavericks to reach a combined total of 285 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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