Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Pick & Prediction 12/11/23

Making on a bet on this NBA game featuring the Mavericks versus the Grizzlies? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on NBA. The game will be played at FedExForum in Memphis, TN. The Mavericks come into this Southwest division matchup as the favorite to pick up the win. Currently, the over/under for the game is at 227.5 points.

DALLAS MAVERICKS VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Dallas Mavericks -2.5

This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 11th.

WHY BET THE DALLAS MAVERICKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 113-99 in favor of the Mavericks.
• Our projections have Luka Doncic finishing with Luka Doncic points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists.
• From the field, we have the Mavericks finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.4% and knocking down 15 threes.

Will the Mavericks Win in Memphis?

Heading into today’s matchup against the Grizzlies, the Mavericks are focused on improving their above .500 record of 13-8. At the moment, the team is 3rd overall in the Western Conference and are leading the Southwest division.

Currently, Dallas holds an above .500 ATS record of 11-10 so far this year. The Mavericks maintain an ATS record of 7-4 on the road, while they have a 4-6 record vs. the spread when playing at home.

Coming off their recent game, the Mavericks offense tallied 125 points in a matchup against the Trail Blazers. Their field goal percentage for the game was 51.6%, and they made 12 threes. In terms of offense, the Mavericks have a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, putting them 17th in the NBA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 10th in percentage and 1st in three-pointers made.

Looking at the Mavericks defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 116.7 points per game (22nd).

Dallas’ defense is currently forcing 11.3 turnovers per game, which is 1st in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 21st in blocked shots, with an average of 4.6 rejections per game.

Does Memphis Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?

Heading into today’s game vs. the Mavericks, the Grizzlies are 6-15 overall and are looking to get back to .500. Currently, in the Western Conference, the Grizzlies are 13th and are 4th in the Southwest division.

So far, Memphis is below .500 in their ATS record, currently standing at 9-12. Memphis has covered the spread in three consecutive road games, while maintaining an ATS record of 6-5 on the road as opposed to 3-7 at home.

Most recently, the Grizzlies’ offense finished with just 103 points vs. the Timberwolves. For the game, they hit 15/35 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 43%. On offense, Grizzlies has been struggling with their efficiency, coming into today’s game with a field goal percentgage of 43%. So far, they are 28th in free-throws made on a free throw shooting percentage of 77%.

At this time, the Grizzlies’ defense is positioned 11th in the NBA, permitting 112.1 points per game.

Inside the arc, the Grizzlies defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 51.2% and 39.4% from three-point territory.