The New York Knicks (38-20) travel to face off against the Memphis Grizzlies (38-20) on Friday, February 28th. This game will be played at FedExForum in Memphis and televised on FDSS. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 8:00 ET.

Knicks vs Grizzlies

The Knicks Are Coming Off A Win

The Knicks improved to 38-20 after a 110-105 win over the 76ers on Wednesday. Despite being favored by 8.5 points, New York didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total of 215 points fell short of the 228-point line.

New York jumped out to an early lead, winning the 1st quarter 33-21 and the 2nd 28-24. They entered the 4th quarter up 83-74, but the 76ers made a push, outscoring the Knicks 31-27 in the final period.

The Grizzlies Are Coming Off A Win

The Grizzlies improved to 38-20 this season with a 151-148 win over the Suns on Tuesday. Memphis was favored by 6.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, winning by just three points. The total score of 299 points was 53.5 points over the pre-game line of 245.5.

Memphis trailed 34-31 after the 1st quarter and 28-27 in the 2nd. They outscored the Suns 43-41 in the 3rd and 36-34 in the 4th to complete the comeback, entering the final quarter down 103-101.

Knicks Offense Breakdown

Jalen Brunson’s 14-point 4th quarter helped the Knicks secure a 110-105 win over the 76ers, as he finished with 34 points and 7 assists, hitting 3 threes at 60% efficiency. Mikal Bridges also connected on 3 threes at 60%, scoring 28 points, including 19 in the opening quarter.

The Knicks shot 51.9% from the field, but struggled from deep, making just 7 threes at a 36.8% rate. OG Anunoby contributed 16 points, with 6 coming in the final period.

Grizzlies Offense Breakdown

The Grizzlies put up 151 points in their win over the Suns, shooting 52.5% from the field and hitting 20 threes at a 41.7% clip. Ja Morant led the way with 29 points, including 15 in the 4th quarter, despite shooting just 28% overall.

Jaren Jackson added 28 points, shooting 84.6% from the field and hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts. Desmond Bane contributed 25 points, with 11 coming in the 4th quarter.

Knicks Team Defense

The Knicks held the 76ers to 105 points on Wednesday, allowing 21 points in the 1st quarter and 24 in the 2nd. Philadelphia scored 29 in the 3rd and 31 in the 4th. New York limited the 76ers to 44% shooting overall.

From beyond the arc, the 76ers made 11 threes on 32% shooting. Philadelphia also went 16/20 from the free-throw line. The Knicks grabbed 36 defensive rebounds, allowing 9 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 8 blocks.

Grizzlies Team Defense

The Knicks’ defense held the 76ers to 105 points on Wednesday, allowing 21 points in the 1st quarter and 24 in the 2nd. Philadelphia scored 29 points in the 3rd and 31 in the 4th, but New York’s defense still managed to secure the win.

New York limited the 76ers to 44% shooting, including 32% from beyond the arc, where Philadelphia made 11 threes. The 76ers also went 16/20 from the free-throw line. The Knicks grabbed 36 defensive rebounds, allowing 9 offensive boards, and added 6 steals and 8 blocks.

Knicks vs Grizzlies Trends

• Across their five previous road games, New York has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-2 while averaging 111 points per game.
• Across their five previous home games, Memphis has an ATS mark of 1-3-1. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-3 while averaging 114 points per game.
• As the betting underdog, the Knicks have an ATS mark of just 2-8 in their last ten games. New York posted a straight up mark of 2-8 in these matchups.
• Against the spread, the Grizzlies have put together 0-3 in their last three games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 2-1 straight up.

Knicks vs Grizzlies Prediction

The Grizzlies is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 168-133. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Grizzlies at -3.5.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 244.5 and given that our model is projecting 301 points between the teams, we like the over.

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