Memphis Grizzlies vs Indiana Pacers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/20/25

At 7:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (-145) will travel to take on the Indiana Pacers (+123) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 249.5.

Memphis is 36-18 on the season and currently sits in second place in the Western Conference. Indiana is 30-23 and is in fourth place in the Eastern Conference. FDSI will have TV coverage for this game.

MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS INDIANA PACERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -3

This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Thursday, February 20th.

WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 167-139 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 47.3% and knocking down 18 threes.

Can the Grizzlies Live Up to the Hype on the Road?

Memphis fell to 36-18 on the season after a 128-114 road loss to the Clippers on Wednesday. The Grizzlies, who were +6.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 242 points exceeded the O/U line of 235.5 by 6.5 points.

Memphis started strong, going on a 13-0 run to extend their lead from 11-5 to 24-5. However, the Clippers took control by outscoring the Grizzlies 38-24 in the 2nd quarter and 36-21 in the 3rd. Memphis entered the 4th quarter trailing 102-84 and couldn’t mount a comeback, despite outscoring the Clippers 30-26 in the final period.

In their 128-114 loss to the Clippers, the Grizzlies connected on 18 threes at a 50% clip, finishing with a 49.4% overall shooting percentage. Desmond Bane led the way with 23 points, hitting 6 threes at 54.5% efficiency, with 16 of his points coming in the opening quarter.

Jaylen Wells added 18 points, scoring 10 in the 3rd quarter, while GG Jackson contributed 11 of his 15 points in the 4th. Santi Aldama and Jaren Jackson also chipped in late, with Aldama scoring 5 of his 14 points in the final period.

The Grizzlies gave up 128 points to the Clippers, including 38 in the 2nd quarter and 36 in the 3rd. They allowed the Clippers to shoot 50% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Clippers hit 13 threes at a 37% clip. The Grizzlies sent the Clippers to the line 22 times, where they made 21 free throws. Defensively, Memphis recorded 5 steals and 4 blocks.

Do the Pacers Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?

Indiana improved to 30-23 after a 134-130 win over the Wizards on Wednesday. Despite being -10 point favorites, the Pacers didn’t cover the spread. The total score of 264 points went over the 242.5-point line.

Washington went on a 12-0 run, extending their lead from 51-44 to 63-44. The Pacers trailed 97-84 going into the 4th quarter but held the Wizards to 23 points while scoring 36 to complete the comeback.

In their 134-130 win over the Wizards, the Pacers hit 16 threes, shooting 45.7% from beyond the arc. Overall, they shot 46.7% from the field. Obi Toppin led the way with 31 points and 10 rebounds, connecting on 6 threes at a 54.5% rate.

Bennedict Mathurin added 28 points, hitting 3 threes at 60%, while Tyrese Haliburton contributed 20 points, making 4 threes at 50%. Toppin scored 17 points in the 3rd quarter, while Mathurin added 11 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.

Despite giving up 130 points, the Pacers held on for the win against the Wizards on Wednesday. Indiana allowed 27 points in the 1st quarter and 33 in the 2nd, but their defense struggled in the 3rd, giving up 37 points. They tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 23 points to help secure the victory.

The Pacers allowed Washington to shoot 48% from the field and 51% from beyond the arc, where the Wizards made 23 threes. Indiana sent Washington to the line 16 times, where they made 13 free throws. The Pacers recorded 7 steals and 5 blocks in the game.