Cleveland Cavaliers vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Pick & Prediction 3/14/25
At 8:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies will host the Cleveland Cavaliers in a non-conference matchup. The Cavaliers (-2) are favored over the Grizzlies (+2), and the over/under line is set at 244.5.
Cleveland (55-10) is currently on a 15-game win streak and is 1st in the Eastern Conference. Memphis (42-24) is on a 4-game win streak and is 2nd in the Western Conference.
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies +2
This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:00 ET on Friday, March 14th.
WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 153-118 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 47.5% and knocking down 16 threes.
Can Cleveland Stun the Crowd at FedExForum?
The Cavaliers improved to 55-10 on the season with a 109-104 win over the Nets on Tuesday. Despite being favored by 15 points, Cleveland didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 213, falling short of the 224.5 O/U line.
After trailing 63-50 at halftime, the Cavs turned things around by outscoring the Nets 28-23 in the 3rd quarter and 31-18 in the 4th to complete the comeback.
In their win over the Nets, the Cavaliers shot 43.8% from the field and struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 10 threes at a 23.8% clip. Darius Garland led the way with 30 points and 8 assists, while Jarrett Allen added 23 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 58.3% from the field. Evan Mobley contributed 21 points, connecting on 69.2% of his shots.
Garland was key in the 4th quarter, scoring 18 of his 30 points in the final period. Allen also had a strong 3rd quarter, putting up 11 points. Mobley was consistent throughout, with 8 points in the 1st quarter and 6 more in the 2nd.
Despite a rough 2nd quarter where the Cavaliers gave up 34 points, they tightened up defensively in the 3rd and 4th, allowing just 23 and 18 points, respectively, to secure the win over the Nets. Cleveland held Brooklyn to 104 points on 46% shooting.
The Cavaliers allowed 16 threes on 36% shooting from deep. They sent the Nets to the line 14 times, where Brooklyn made 10 free throws. Cleveland also recorded 7 steals and 4 blocks in the game.
Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog Memphis?
With a 122-115 win over the Jazz on Wednesday, the Grizzlies improved to 42-24 this season. Playing at home, Memphis was favored by 10.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total score of 237 points fell short of the 248-point over/under line.
Memphis took control early with a 10-0 run, extending the score from 18-15 to 25-18. They led 64-50 at halftime but saw their lead shrink after Utah outscored them 36-26 in the 3rd quarter. The Grizzlies held on in the 4th, outscoring the Jazz 32-29 to secure the win.
Luke Kennard’s 30-point performance, including 7 threes at 77.8%, led the Grizzlies to a win over the Jazz, with Memphis hitting 20 threes at 45.5% overall. Kennard added 13 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters.
Ja Morant added 28 points, with 10 coming in the 3rd quarter, and 4 made threes. Desmond Bane contributed 17 points and 9 assists, hitting 3 threes at 75%.
Even with a shaky 3rd quarter where they allowed 36 points, the Grizzlies held the Jazz to 115 points on 46% shooting in their win. Memphis gave up 12 threes, with Utah hitting 35% from deep.
The Grizzlies sent the Jazz to the line 28 times, where they made 19 free throws. Memphis grabbed 34 defensive rebounds but gave up 17 offensive boards. They also recorded 15 steals and 6 blocks.