Memphis Grizzlies vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24

At 8:30 ET, the Dallas Mavericks will host the Memphis Grizzlies at the American Airlines Center in a Western Southwest division matchup. The Mavericks (-179) are currently favored by 4 over the Grizzlies (+150). The over/under line is set at 241.5.

Memphis comes into this game on a 6-game win streak and is 14-7 overall. They are 3rd in the Western Conference and 2nd in the Southwest Division. The Mavericks have won 4 in a row and are 13-8 on the season. They are 5th in the West and 3rd in the Southwest.

MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS DALLAS MAVERICKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies +4

This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 8:30 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.

WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 152-133 in favor of the Grizzlies.
  • Our projections have Ja Morant finishing with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.4% and knocking down 18 threes.

Does Memphis Have What it Takes on the Road?

Memphis improved to 14-7 on the season with a 136-121 win over the Pacers on Sunday. The Grizzlies, favored by 6.5 points, covered the spread at home. The game’s total of 257 points exceeded the O/U line of 244.

After falling behind 45-28 in the 1st quarter, Memphis turned things around by outscoring Indiana 34-23 in the 2nd quarter and 40-23 in the 3rd. They closed out the game by winning the 4th quarter 34-30.

The Grizzlies shot 52.7% from the field and hit 16 threes at a 34.8% clip in their win over the Pacers, scoring 136 points. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the way with 25 points, while Ja Morant added 19 and 8 assists.

Jackson scored 9 points in the 4th quarter, while Marcus Smart also added 9 of his 16 points in the final period. Santi Aldama had 11 of his 15 points in the 1st quarter, and Jaylen Wells scored 10 of his 13 points in the 3rd.

Despite a rough start, giving up 45 points in the 1st quarter, the Grizzlies tightened up their defense in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, allowing just 23 points in each. They finished the game by allowing 30 points in the 4th but still managed to secure a 136-121 win over the Pacers.

Overall, the Grizzlies held the Pacers to 47% shooting, including 33% from beyond the arc, where Indiana hit 14 threes. Memphis also sent the Pacers to the line 26 times, with Indiana converting 21 free throws. The Grizzlies grabbed 32 defensive rebounds, allowing 6 offensive boards, and recorded 9 steals and 6 blocks.

Does Dallas Have What it Takes at Home?

With a 137-131 win over the Trail Blazers on Sunday, the Mavericks improved to 13-8 this season. Dallas, who entered the game as 5-point favorites, covered the spread with a 6-point win. The total score of 268 points far exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 225.

Dallas took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Portland 36-29. After a 39-39 3rd quarter, the Mavericks entered the 4th with a 100-97 lead. Despite an 11-0 run by the Blazers, Dallas responded by winning the final quarter 37-34.

The Mavericks shot 55.2% from the field and knocked down 18 threes at a 50% clip in their 137-131 win over the Trail Blazers. Luka Doncic led the way with 36 points and 13 assists, shooting 62.5% from the field.

Quentin Grimes added 28 points, hitting 5 threes at 71.4%, while Spencer Dinwiddie contributed 20 points, with 14 coming in the 4th quarter. Doncic scored 15 points in the 2nd quarter, and Grimes added 13 in the 3rd.

Even with a shaky defensive performance, the Mavericks managed to pull out a win against the Trail Blazers, despite giving up 131 points. Dallas allowed 29 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters but struggled in the 3rd and 4th, giving up 39 and 34 points, respectively.

Portland shot 58% from the field, including 18 made threes at a 58% clip. The Mavericks sent the Blazers to the line 18 times, where they made 15 free throws. Dallas gave up 10 offensive rebounds but recorded 13 steals in the game.