Memphis Grizzlies vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Pick & Prediction 4/10/24

Despite being on a three-game losing streak, the Cleveland Cavaliers are favored by 18.5 points in tonight’s non-conference matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. The over/under line is currently set at 210.5 points. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 ET at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland.

Memphis has dropped two straight and is 27-52 overall this season. The Grizzlies are +1159 on the moneyline, while the Cavs are -2649.

MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies +18.5

This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, April 10th.

WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 111-104 in favor of the Cavaliers.
• Our projections have Donovan Mitchell finishing with Donovan Mitchell points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.
• From the field, we have the Cavaliers finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.8% and knocking down 17 threes.

Does Memphis Have a Shot at a Road Win?

The Grizzlies have gone 38-41 ATS this season and are currently 23-17 ATS on the road. Their ATS losing streak is at two games, and they are 20-42 as the underdog.

As the underdog, Memphis has lost two straight games vs. the spread. Today, they are 18.5-point underdogs, and they are 32-30 ATS as the underdog this season.

Memphis has seen the under hit in four straight games, and their O/U record for the season is 36-42-1. In their games this year, the average combined scoring is 218.2 points, and the average O/U line is 220.8.

In their last game, the Grizzlies lost to the Spurs by a score of 102-87. The O/U line for that game was 216.5, and Memphis was getting 5.5 points going into the game.

Overall, the Grizzlies are 27-52 this season and are currently in 13th place in the Western Conference. Against the West, they are 14-35 and 8-8 in their division.

This season, the Grizzlies have struggled to score, averaging just 105.7 points per game which is 30th in the NBA. On the road, they have been slightly better at 107.9 points per game (28th).

So far, Memphis has been below the NBA scoring average in 79.7% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 30th at 43%.

When it comes to three-point shooting, the Grizzlies are 6th in attempts but just 30th in percentage at 34%. Overall, they are 29th in true shooting percentage.

On defense, the Grizzlies come into the game ranked 11th in the league in points allowed at 112.6 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 102.7 points per contest (1st). Most recently, the Grizzlies’ defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 102 points to the Spurs.

Will Cleveland Make it Happen at Home?

The Cavaliers are looking to bounce back from a 120-118 loss to the Clippers. The O/U line for that game was 217.5, and Cleveland covered the spread as 4-point underdogs.

Despite being favored in 35 of their games this season, the Cavs have an ATS record of 23-26 as the favorite. As the favorite, their straight-up scoring margin is +6.8 points per game.

In the Eastern Conference, the Cavaliers are currently in 5th place with a record of 46-33. Within the Central Division, they are 2nd. At home, Cleveland is 24-14 compared to 22-19 on the road.

This season, the Cavs have gone 39-39-1 on the O/U, and 70 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today’s line of 210.5. On average, their games have finished with 222.6 points.

The Grizzlies are the 8th seed in the Western Conference, and they have a record of 38-41. Cleveland is favored by 18.5 points in today’s game.

At home, the Cavaliers are averaging 114.3 points per game, which is 17th in the NBA. Overall, Cleveland is 21st in scoring at 112.5 points per game. In terms of pace, the Cavaliers are 22nd in the league.

When it comes to three-point shooting, the Cavaliers are 7th in the NBA in both three-point makes (13.5 per game) and attempts (36.9 per game). However, their three-point shooting percentage of 36% is 18th in the league.

So far this season, the Cavaliers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 43% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, Cleveland is 12th in the league at 47%. In terms of assists, the Cavaliers are 8th in the NBA.

So far, the Cavaliers’ defense is ranked 7th in the league at 110.1 points per contest. Inside the arc, the Cavaliers defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 52.5% and 36.9% from three-point territory.