The Indiana Pacers (9-11) travel to face off against the Memphis Grizzlies (13-7) on Sunday, December 1st. This game will be played at FedExForum in Memphis and televised on FDSS. The Grizzlies are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Pacers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Pacers. Tip-off is set for 3:30 ET.

Pacers vs Grizzlies

The Pacers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Pacers dropped to 9-11 on the season after a 130-106 home loss to the Pistons on Friday. Indiana, favored by 4.5 points, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 236, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 229.

Detroit took control early with a 10-0 run, stretching the score from 16-14 to 26-14. Indiana couldn’t recover, as they were outscored in every quarter. Heading into the 4th, the Pacers trailed 92-73, and while they put up 33 points in the final frame, Detroit added 38 to seal the win.

The Grizzlies Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

With a 120-109 win over the Pelicans on Friday, the Grizzlies improved to 13-7 for the season. Playing at home, Memphis was favored by 12 points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 229 fell just short of the O/U line of 232.

Memphis took control early, outscoring New Orleans 35-28 in the 2nd quarter. They entered the 4th quarter with a 92-82 lead and edged the Pelicans 28-27 in the final period to seal the win.

Pacers Offense Breakdown

In Friday’s loss to the Pistons, the Pacers managed just 106 points, with Pascal Siakam leading the way with 21 points and 9 rebounds. Tyrese Haliburton added 19 points, hitting 3 threes at 37.5%, while Bennedict Mathurin chipped in 16 points, also making 3 threes, shooting 60% from deep.

As a team, the Pacers hit 12 threes at a 36.4% clip, and shot 48.2% overall from the field. Siakam scored 8 points in the 3rd quarter, while Mathurin added 8 in the 4th. Haliburton also contributed 9 points in the 3rd.

Grizzlies Offense Breakdown

Ja Morant’s 27 points and 7 assists led the Grizzlies to a win over the Pelicans, with Morant shooting 55.6% from the field. Jaren Jackson Jr. added 23 points and 8 rebounds, while Santi Aldama contributed 20 points, hitting 88.9% of his shots and going 3-for-3 from beyond the arc.

Memphis shot 49% from the field, but struggled from three, making just 29.3% of their attempts. They finished with 12 made threes in the game. Morant and Jackson both scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Aldama added 10 points in the 2nd.

Pacers Team Defense

Defensively, the Pacers struggled against the Pistons, giving up 130 points on 57% shooting. Indiana allowed 33 points in the 1st quarter and 38 in the 4th, contributing to their loss.

The Pacers also had trouble defending the three, as Detroit hit 18 threes at a 47% clip. Indiana sent the Pistons to the line 20 times, where they made 16 free throws. The Pacers finished with 9 steals and 4 blocks.

Grizzlies Team Defense

The Pacers couldn’t find their defensive footing on Friday, giving up 130 points to the Pistons. Indiana allowed at least 29 points in every quarter, including 38 in the 4th. Detroit shot 57% from the field.

Indiana also struggled to defend the three, with the Pistons hitting 18 threes at a 47% clip. The Pacers sent Detroit to the line 20 times, where they made 16 free throws. Defensively, Indiana recorded 9 steals and 4 blocks.

Pacers vs Grizzlies Trends

• Although Indiana has a straight up record of 2-8 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 3-7. The team averaged 110 points per game in these games.
• When looking at their past five home matchups, Memphis has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 124 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
• As the betting underdog, the Pacers have an ATS mark of just 0-3 in their last three games. Indiana posted a straight up mark of 0-3 in these matchups.
• Through their last three games as the favorite, the Grizzlies have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 3-0.

Pacers vs Grizzlies Prediction

We’re calling a win for the Grizzlies, with a final score of 153-117, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Grizzlies at -7.5.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 242.5, and our model projects the Pacers and Grizzlies to reach a combined total of 270 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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