San Antonio Spurs vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Pick & Prediction 3/1/25
At 8:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (-412) will host the San Antonio Spurs (+323) in a Western Southwest division matchup. The Grizzlies are currently favored by 10 points, and the over/under line is set at 242.5.
San Antonio comes into this game having lost four straight, and they are currently 13th in the Western Conference at 24-33. Memphis is 3rd in the West at 38-21, and they are 1st in the Southwest Division.
SAN ANTONIO SPURS VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -10
This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:00 ET on Saturday, March 1st.
WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 168-115 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.
Can the Spurs Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?
San Antonio fell to 24-33 on the season after a 118-106 loss to the Rockets on Wednesday. The Spurs were +7 point underdogs on the road and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 224, just under the O/U line of 227.5.
Houston took control early with a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 16-7 to 26-7. The Spurs trailed 101-75 going into the 4th quarter but managed to outscore the Rockets 31-17 in the final period.
The Spurs struggled offensively in their 118-106 loss to the Rockets, shooting just 42% from the field and hitting only 7 threes at a 17.9% clip. Stephon Castle and Keldon Johnson each scored 22 points, with Johnson shooting 61.5% from the floor.
Castle added 12 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Sandro Mamukelashvili also contributed 7 of his 12 points in the final period. Mamukelashvili made 2 threes, shooting 25% from deep.
Defensively, the Spurs struggled in the 1st and 3rd quarters, giving up 34 and 37 points, respectively, in their 118-106 loss to the Rockets. However, they tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 17 points. Overall, San Antonio allowed Houston to shoot 47% from the field.
The Spurs did a good job defending the three, with the Rockets hitting just 11 threes at a 28% clip. San Antonio also sent Houston to the line 14 times, where they made 11 free throws. The Spurs recorded 10 steals and 5 blocks in the game.
Can the Memphis Offense Score Enough at Home?
The Grizzlies dropped to 38-21 on the season after a 114-113 loss to the Knicks on Friday. Playing at home, Memphis was favored by 2.5 points but failed to cover the spread. The total score of 227 points fell short of the 245-point over/under line.
Memphis led 88-82 going into the 4th quarter but were outscored 32-25 in the final period, allowing the Knicks to come back and win.
In their 114-113 loss to the Knicks, the Grizzlies struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 threes at a 12.9% clip. Despite their long-range woes, they shot 46.8% overall from the field.
Ja Morant led Memphis with 25 points and 7 assists, while Desmond Bane added 24 points and 12 rebounds. Jaren Jackson contributed 18 points, including 8 in the 4th quarter.
Defensively, the Grizzlies gave up 114 points to the Knicks, who shot 46% from the field. Memphis allowed 25 points in the 1st quarter and 26 in the 3rd, but the Knicks scored 31 in the 2nd and 32 in the 4th.
From beyond the arc, the Grizzlies held the Knicks to 13 threes on 34% shooting. The Knicks also went 13/16 from the free-throw line. Memphis recorded 39 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and finished with 2 steals and 4 blocks.