The Memphis Grizzlies (25-15) travel to face off against the San Antonio Spurs (19-19) on Wednesday, January 15th. This game will be played at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio and televised on FDSS. The Spurs are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Grizzlies are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Grizzlies. Tip-off is set for 8:00 ET.
Grizzlies vs Spurs
The Grizzlies Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Grizzlies fell to 25-15 on the season after a 120-118 loss to the Rockets on Monday. Memphis, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, covered the spread with the two-point loss. The total score of 238 points went over the pre-game line of 233.5.
Memphis jumped out to a 30-23 lead after the 1st quarter, but Houston responded with a 10-0 run, taking the score from 18-14 to 24-18. The Grizzlies regained control and led 92-87 going into the 4th quarter, but the Rockets outscored them 33-26 in the final period to seal the win.
The Spurs Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Spurs evened their season record at 19-19 with a 126-102 win over the Lakers on Monday. San Antonio, who entered the game as +4 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The game’s total points of 228 exceeded the 220.5 O/U line by 7.5 points.
After trailing 62-53 at halftime, the Spurs turned the game around, outscoring the Lakers 36-27 in the 3rd quarter. They then dominated the 4th quarter, holding the Lakers to just 13 points while scoring 37 themselves. A key moment came when San Antonio went on a 10-0 run, stretching their lead from 84-76 to 94-76.
Grizzlies Offense Breakdown
The Grizzlies shot 53.6% from the field and hit 14 threes at a 43.8% clip in their 120-118 loss to the Rockets. Ja Morant led Memphis with 29 points, including 11 in the 4th quarter, while Desmond Bane added 25 points, scoring 15 in the 3rd.
Bane connected on 4 threes, shooting 80% from deep, and Morant also hit 4 threes, though at 36.4%. Jaren Jackson contributed 17 points, and Jake LaRavia added 7 of his 12 points in the 2nd quarter.
Spurs Offense Breakdown
In their win over the Lakers, the Spurs shot 53.3% from the field, with a 37.1% success rate from three-point range, hitting 13 threes overall. Devin Vassell, Victor Wembanyama, and Stephon Castle each contributed 23 points, with Vassell hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% clip.
Castle scored 14 of his points in the 3rd quarter, while Harrison Barnes added 10 of his 17 points in the 4th. Wembanyama added 8 rebounds and 5 assists in the victory.
Grizzlies Team Defense
The Grizzlies had a strong defensive start, allowing just 23 points in the 1st quarter, but they struggled in the 2nd and 4th quarters, giving up 34 and 33 points, respectively, in their 120-118 loss to the Rockets. Overall, Memphis allowed Houston to shoot 50% from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Rockets connected on 16 threes at a 51% clip. The Grizzlies also sent Houston to the line 31 times, where they converted 22 free throws. Memphis recorded 17 steals and 2 blocks in the game.
Spurs Team Defense
The Grizzlies started strong defensively, giving up just 23 points in the 1st quarter, but they struggled in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing 34 and 33 points, respectively, in a 120-118 loss to the Rockets. Overall, Memphis allowed Houston to shoot 50% from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Rockets hit 16 threes at a 51% clip. The Grizzlies also sent Houston to the line 31 times, where they converted 22 free throws. Memphis finished with 17 steals and 2 blocks.
Grizzlies vs Spurs Trends
- Memphis has a 1-2 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 119 points per game while allowing 122. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, San Antonio has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 112 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Spurs have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 3-2.
- As the betting favorite, the Grizzlies have an ATS mark of just 7-3 in their last ten games. Memphis posted a straight up mark of 7-3 in these matchups.
Grizzlies vs Spurs Prediction
Our bet is on the Grizzlies for a win, and we project the score to be 149-132. Additionally, we expect them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to wager on the Grizzlies with the spread at -3.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 239, and our model projects the Grizzlies and Spurs to reach a combined total of 281 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
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Last updated:January 15, 2025 Grizzlies, Spurs