The Memphis Grizzlies (26-15) travel to face off against the San Antonio Spurs (19-20) on Friday, January 17th. This game will be played at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio and televised on ESPN. The Grizzlies are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Spurs are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Spurs. Tip-off is set for 9:30 ET.
Grizzlies vs Spurs
The Grizzlies Are Coming Off A Win
With a 129-115 win over the Spurs on Wednesday, the Grizzlies improved to 26-15 for the season. Memphis, favored by 2.5 points, covered the spread with a +14 margin. The game’s total of 244 points went over the pre-game line of 239.5.
San Antonio’s 10-0 run early on put Memphis in a hole, but the Grizzlies responded by dominating the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Spurs 43-25. They carried a 94-88 lead into the 4th and closed out the game by outscoring San Antonio 35-27 in the final period.
The Spurs Are Coming Off A Win
The Spurs fell to 19-20 on the season after a 129-115 home loss to the Grizzlies on Wednesday. San Antonio entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 244 points exceeded the O/U line of 239.5 by 4.5 points.
San Antonio appeared to take control with a 10-0 run in the 2nd quarter, but Memphis responded with a dominant 43-25 3rd quarter. The Spurs trailed 94-88 going into the 4th, but the Grizzlies pulled away by outscoring them 35-27 in the final period.
Grizzlies Offense Breakdown
Ja Morant and Desmond Bane each scored 21 points in the Grizzlies’ win over the Spurs, with Morant also dishing out 12 assists. Santi Aldama added 20 points, and Jaren Jackson contributed 19, including 14 in the 4th quarter.
Memphis hit 16 threes, shooting 42.1% from beyond the arc and 49.5% overall. Luke Kennard added 9 of his 15 points in the 3rd quarter, while Bane scored 9 in the 4th.
Spurs Offense Breakdown
In their 129-115 loss to the Grizzlies, the Spurs connected on 16 threes, shooting 37.2% from deep, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 44.9%. Stephon Castle led the way with 26 points, adding 4 assists, despite hitting just 22.2% from beyond the arc.
Devin Vassell contributed 21 points, making 3 threes at a 50% clip, and Keldon Johnson added 17 points. Castle was a force in the 4th quarter, scoring 15 points, while Vassell added 7 in the 3rd.
Grizzlies Team Defense
Even with a tough 2nd quarter where they gave up 33 points, the Grizzlies tightened up defensively in the 3rd, allowing just 25 points to help secure a 129-115 win over the Spurs. Overall, Memphis gave up 115 points on 44% shooting from the field.
The Grizzlies held San Antonio to 16 made threes on 37% shooting from deep. They also sent the Spurs to the line 27 times, where they hit 19 free throws. Memphis grabbed 38 defensive rebounds, gave up 7 offensive boards, and added 7 steals and 5 blocks.
Spurs Team Defense
Despite giving up 115 points, the Grizzlies’ defense held strong enough to secure the win over the Spurs. They allowed 30 points in the 1st quarter and 33 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 3rd, giving up just 25 points, and finished the game by allowing 27 in the 4th. Overall, the Spurs shot 44% from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Grizzlies held the Spurs to 16 made threes on 37% shooting. They also sent the Spurs to the line 27 times, where San Antonio converted 19 free throws. On the boards, Memphis allowed 7 offensive rebounds while collecting 7 steals and blocking 5 shots.
Grizzlies vs Spurs Trends
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Memphis has an ATS record of 3-0 while averaging 124 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- Across their last five home contests, San Antonio has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 112 points per game.
- Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Spurs have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-3.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Grizzlies have a straight up record of 7-3 and an ATS mark of 7-3.
Grizzlies vs Spurs Prediction
Our bet is on the Grizzlies for a win, and we project the score to be 148-131. Additionally, we expect them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to wager on the Grizzlies with the spread at -2.
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 279 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
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Last updated:January 17, 2025 Grizzlies, Spurs