Brooklyn Nets vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Pick & Prediction 12/13/24

At 8:00 ET, the Brooklyn Nets (+453) will travel to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies (-646). Memphis is currently favored by 11.5 points and has won three straight games. The over/under line for this non-conference matchup is set at 230.5.

This game will be played at FedExForum and can be seen on FDSS. Brooklyn is currently 8th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 10-14, while Memphis is 3rd in the West at 17-8.

BROOKLYN NETS VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -11.5

This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:00 ET on Friday, December 13th.

WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 160-92 in favor of the Grizzlies.
• Our projections have Jaren Jackson Jr. finishing with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists.
• From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.0% and knocking down 18 threes.

Can the Nets Pull Off a Win at Memphis?

The Nets dropped to 10-14 on the season after a 118-113 loss to the Bucks on Sunday. Brooklyn, who were +6 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread, while the game’s total of 231 points exceeded the 215.5-point line.

Brooklyn took a 27-24 edge in the 2nd quarter, but the Bucks went on a 10-0 run in the 4th, stretching the score from 86-79 to 96-79. The Nets battled back, but Milwaukee’s 32 points in the final period sealed the win.

Dennis Schröder’s 34-point, 11-assist performance on 68.4% shooting, including 4 threes at 57.1%, led the Nets in their 118-113 loss to the Bucks. Cameron Johnson added 26 points, hitting 4 threes at 50%, while Nic Claxton contributed 21 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 64.3% from the field.

The Nets connected on 16 threes, shooting 45.7% from deep and 50.6% overall. Schröder scored 12 points in the 2nd quarter, while Johnson added 12 in the 4th. Claxton also had 11 points in the 3rd.

Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd quarter, the Nets couldn’t hold off the Bucks, allowing 35 points in the 3rd and 32 in the 4th, leading to a 118-113 loss. Brooklyn struggled to contain Milwaukee’s shooting, as the Bucks hit 57% from the field.

The Nets also had trouble defending the three, with the Bucks making 15 threes at a 48% clip. Brooklyn sent Milwaukee to the line 32 times, where they made 25 free throws. The Nets gave up 3 offensive rebounds while recording 9 steals and 3 blocks.

Will the Grizzlies Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

The Grizzlies improved to 17-8 on the season with a 140-112 road win over the Wizards on Sunday. Memphis, favored by 9.5 points, covered the spread with a dominant 28-point victory. The game’s total score of 252 points exceeded the over/under line of 235.5 by 16.5 points.

A key moment came when Memphis went on a 16-0 run, turning a 77-66 deficit into an 82-77 lead. They then outscored Washington 39-27 in the 3rd quarter, entering the 4th with a 111-82 lead. The Grizzlies eased off in the final period, losing it 30-29, but the game was already in hand.

The Grizzlies poured in 140 points in their win over the Wizards, shooting 52.1% from the field and knocking down 17 threes at a 39.5% clip. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the way with 21 points, while Santi Aldama added 19, hitting 3 threes at 60% efficiency.

Jay Huff also connected on 3 triples, finishing with 17 points despite shooting 27.3% from deep. Cam Spencer chipped in 14 points, with 8 coming in the 4th quarter.

Defensively, the Grizzlies held the Wizards to 112 points on Sunday, giving up 26 points in the 1st quarter, 29 in the 2nd, 27 in the 3rd, and 30 in the 4th. Memphis limited Washington to 43% shooting from the field.

The Grizzlies excelled at defending the three, allowing just 6 made threes on 18% shooting. They also recorded 12 steals and 8 blocks in the game.