New York Knicks vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Pick & Prediction 2/28/25
At 8:00 ET, the New York Knicks will travel to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies in a non-conference matchup. The Grizzlies are currently favored by 3.5 points and have a record of 38-20, which is good for 2nd in the Western Conference and 1st in the Southwest Division. The Knicks have the same record and are 3rd in the East and 2nd in the Atlantic Division.
This game will be played at FedExForum and can be seen on FDSS. The over/under line is currently set at 244.5.
NEW YORK KNICKS VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -3.5
This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:00 ET on Friday, February 28th.
WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 168-133 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 47.3% and knocking down 18 threes.
Are the Knicks Ready for a Road Win?
The Knicks improved to 38-20 on the season with a 110-105 win over the 76ers on Wednesday. New York was favored by 8.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, and the total score of 215 points fell short of the 228-point over/under line.
New York jumped out to a strong start, leading 61-45 at halftime after winning the first two quarters. The 76ers made a push in the second half, outscoring the Knicks 60-49, but New York held on for the win.
Jalen Brunson’s 34 points and 7 assists led the Knicks to a win over the 76ers, with 14 of his points coming in the 4th quarter. Mikal Bridges added 28 points, scoring 19 in the 1st quarter, and both he and Brunson hit 3 threes at a 60% rate.
The Knicks shot 51.9% from the field, but struggled from deep, making just 7 threes at 36.8%. OG Anunoby contributed 16 points and 9 rebounds, with 6 points in the final period.
Defensively, the Knicks held the 76ers to 105 points on 44% shooting in their win on Wednesday. They gave up 21 points in the 1st quarter and 24 in the 2nd, but the 76ers scored 29 in the 3rd and 31 in the 4th.
From three-point range, the Knicks limited the 76ers to 11 made threes on 32% shooting. Philadelphia also went 16/20 from the free-throw line. The Knicks grabbed 36 defensive rebounds, allowing 9 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 8 blocks.
Can the Grizzlies Secure a Win at Home?
The Grizzlies improved to 38-20 on the season with a 151-148 win over the Suns on Tuesday. Despite being favored by 6.5 points, Memphis didn’t cover the spread, winning by just three at home. The game’s total points of 299 far exceeded the O/U line of 245.5.
Memphis trailed 34-31 after the 1st quarter and 62-58 at halftime. They outscored Phoenix 43-41 in the 3rd quarter and 36-34 in the 4th to complete the comeback, taking the lead for good in the final period.
In their 151-148 win over the Suns, the Grizzlies shot 52.5% from the field and knocked down 20 threes at a 41.7% clip. Ja Morant led the way with 29 points, including 15 in the 4th quarter, despite shooting just 28% overall.
Jaren Jackson Jr. added 28 points, hitting 3 threes at 100% efficiency and shooting 84.6% from the field. Desmond Bane contributed 25 points, 11 of which came in the 4th quarter.
Despite giving up 148 points, the Grizzlies managed to secure a win over the Suns. Memphis allowed 34 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters and gave up 41 in the 3rd. The Grizzlies’ best defensive effort came in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed 28 points.
The Grizzlies struggled to contain the Suns from beyond the arc, allowing them to hit 21 threes at a 56% clip. Memphis also sent Phoenix to the line 26 times, where they made 21 free throws. The Grizzlies finished with 10 steals and 4 blocks.