Miami Heat vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/24

The Miami Heat are set to visit the Memphis Grizzlies at the FedExForum on Friday, October 24, 2025. The game will tip off at 8:00 PM and can be viewed on FDSS. This early season game sees the Heat looking to bounce back from a loss, while the Grizzlies aim to continue their winning start.

Miami, led by Head Coach Erik Spoelstra, is coming off a 121-125 loss to the Orlando Magic. The Heat have started the regular season with a record of 0-1. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies, under the guidance of Head Coach Tuomas Iisalo, secured a 128-122 win against the New Orleans Pelicans, putting their record at 1-0. Both teams are eager to make an impact early in the season.

Heat vs Grizzlies Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Miami Heat vs. Memphis Grizzlies
  • Venue: FedExForum
  • Date: Friday, October 24, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Heat Spread -3.5 (-111), Grizzlies Spread +3.5 (-110), Heat MoneyLine +139, Grizzlies MoneyLine -164, Over/Under 233

Miami Heat Team Preview

The Miami Heat have faced some challenges in their recent games. In their latest game against the Orlando Magic, they lost 125-121. Norman Powell stood out with 28 points and 9 rebounds, while Davion Mitchell added 16 points and 12 assists.

Offensively, the Heat average 121 points per game, placing them 12th in the league. They have a strong pace with 108.5 possessions per game, ranking 4th. Their field goal percentage is 48.4%, putting them at 11th in the league.

On defense, the Heat allow 125 points per game, which ranks 20th. They are strong in blocking shots, with 4 per game, ranking 6th. However, they struggle with three-point defense, allowing opponents to shoot 40% from beyond the arc, ranking them 20th.

Memphis Grizzlies Team Preview

In their recent game against the New Orleans Pelicans, the Memphis Grizzlies secured a 128-122 win. Ja Morant led the charge with 35 points, shooting 65% from the field. Jaren Jackson Jr. added 18 points and 8 rebounds, while Cedric Coward contributed 14 points on perfect shooting.

Memphis ranks 7th in points per game with an average of 128.0. Their field goal percentage stands at 51.2, placing them 6th in the league. However, they rank low in rebounds per game with 39.0, which is 21st in the league.

The Grizzlies are dealing with several injuries, including Ja Morant and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who are both questionable. Brandon Clarke and Ty Jerome are out with knee and calf injuries, respectively. Zach Edey is also unavailable as he recovers from ankle surgery.

BTB Betting Pick

The Grizzlies are favored by 3.5 points against the Heat. With the Grizzlies scoring 128 points per game and the Heat allowing 125 points per game, the Grizzlies have an edge. The Heat’s defense struggles, making the Grizzlies -3.5 a strong pick.

The total for the game is set at 233. The Heat score 121 points per game and the Grizzlies score 128 points per game. Both teams also allow over 120 points per game, making the over 233 a reasonable choice.