Memphis Grizzlies vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/23/25
At 7:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies will travel to Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers in a non-conference matchup. The Cavaliers are favored by 5.5 points and have won six straight games. The over/under line is set at 249.
This game will be played at Rocket Arena and can be seen on FDSO. The Grizzlies are 2nd in the Western Conference with a record of 37-19, while the Cavaliers are 1st in the East at 46-10.
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies +5.5
This game will be played at Rocket Arena at 7:00 ET on Sunday, February 23rd.
WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 170-138 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 47.4% and knocking down 18 threes.
Is a Road Win Possible for the Grizzlies?
The Grizzlies improved to 37-19 this season with a narrow 105-104 win over the Magic on Friday. Memphis was favored by 2 points but didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total of 209 points fell short of the 226-point O/U line.
After a 14-0 run by the Magic, Memphis trailed 65-53. They closed the gap and entered the 4th quarter down 83-80, then outscored Orlando 25-21 in the final period to secure the win.
In their win over the Magic, the Grizzlies managed just 7 threes, shooting 21.2% from deep and 41.3% overall. Ja Morant led the way with 23 points, including 10 in the 4th quarter, while Jaren Jackson and Desmond Bane each added 16 points.
Jackson struggled from the field, hitting just 23.1%, but contributed 7 points in the final period. GG Jackson also had a strong finish, scoring 9 of his 12 points in the 3rd quarter.
The Grizzlies’ defense came through in the 4th quarter, allowing just 21 points to help secure a 105-104 win over the Magic. Memphis held Orlando to 40% shooting overall, including just 9 made threes on 29% shooting from beyond the arc.
Memphis sent Orlando to the line 33 times, where they made 23 free throws. The Grizzlies grabbed 38 defensive rebounds while allowing 13 offensive boards. They also recorded 7 steals and 7 blocks in the game.
Are the Cavaliers Ready for a Home Win?
The Cavaliers improved to 46-10 with a dominant 142-105 win over the Knicks on Friday. Playing at home, Cleveland was favored by 7 points and easily covered the spread with a +37 point margin. The game’s total of 247 points went over the pre-game line of 242.5.
Cleveland set the tone early, leading 41-29 after the 1st quarter and extending their lead with a 36-21 2nd quarter. A 10-0 run pushed the score from 71-50 to 81-50, and they entered the 4th quarter up 110-79, finishing strong with a 32-26 edge in the final period.
The Cavaliers put up 142 points in their win over the Knicks, shooting 60.9% from the field and hitting 19 threes at a 51.4% clip. Donovan Mitchell led the way with 27 points, including 17 in the 2nd quarter, and connected on 5 threes at 71.4% efficiency.
Evan Mobley contributed 21 points, shooting 81.8%, while Ty Jerome added 19 points, with 6 coming in the 4th quarter. Craig Porter also made a late impact, scoring all 13 of his points in the final period.
Defensively, the Cavaliers held the Knicks to 105 points on Friday, with their best effort coming in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed just 21 points. Cleveland gave up 29 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters but limited New York to 26 points in the 4th.
The Cavaliers did a solid job defending the three, as the Knicks made just 10 threes on 35% shooting. Cleveland also sent New York to the line 18 times, where they hit 11 free throws. The Cavaliers finished with 12 steals and 2 blocks.