Washington Wizards vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

At 8:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (-216) will host the Washington Wizards (+179) in a non-conference matchup. The Grizzlies are favored by 5.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 229.5.

This game will be played at FedExForum in Memphis, and it will be televised on MNMT. The Wizards are 2-4 on the season, while the Grizzlies are 5-4.

WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -5.5

This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.

WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 111-104 in favor of the Grizzlies.
• Our projections have Jaren Jackson Jr. finishing with Jaren Jackson Jr. points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists.
• From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.9% and knocking down 14 threes.

Does Washington Have A Chance at FedExForum?

The Wizards fell to 2-4 on the season after a 125-112 home loss to the Warriors on Monday. Washington entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 237, just over the 233.5 O/U line.

Washington got off to a slow start, trailing 29-20 after the 1st quarter. They played the Warriors evenly in the 2nd quarter, but Golden State edged them out 39-36 in the 3rd. The Wizards entered the 4th quarter down 93-81 and were unable to close the gap, losing the final quarter 32-31.

In their 125-112 loss to the Warriors, the Wizards struggled offensively, shooting 43.8% from the field and hitting just 10 threes at a 23.3% clip. Jordan Poole led the way with 24 points, while Kyshawn George added 20, knocking down 6 threes despite shooting 35.3% from deep.

George was big in the 4th quarter, scoring 14 of his 20 points. Bub Carrington also contributed 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists, shooting 58.3% from the field.

Despite a solid defensive effort in the 2nd quarter, the Wizards struggled in the 3rd and 4th, giving up 39 and 32 points, respectively, in their 125-112 loss to the Warriors. Washington held Golden State to 45% shooting from the field and 32% from beyond the arc, where the Warriors made 12 threes.

The Wizards sent the Warriors to the line 34 times, where they converted 25 free throws. Washington finished with 39 defensive rebounds but allowed 16 offensive boards. They also recorded 4 steals and 8 blocks in the game.

Can the Grizzlies Please their Home Crowd?

The Grizzlies improved to 5-4 on the season with a 131-114 win over the Lakers on Wednesday. Playing at home, Memphis entered the game as -4.5 point favorites and covered the spread with a +17 point victory. The total score of 245 points exceeded the O/U line of 232.5 by 12.5 points.

Memphis took control with an 11-0 run, extending the score from 95-81 to 106-81. They started strong, leading 35-27 after the 1st quarter, and after a 26-24 2nd quarter in favor of the Lakers, the Grizzlies outscored them 36-28 in the 3rd and 36-33 in the 4th.

The Grizzlies put up 131 points in their win over the Lakers, shooting 51.6% from the field and hitting 17 threes at a 50% clip. Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Jaylen Wells each scored 20 points, with Wells knocking down 5 threes at 71.4% efficiency.

Wells added 7 points in the 4th quarter, as did Jackson and Morant. Jay Huff scored all 11 of his points in the 3rd quarter, while Scotty Pippen and Jake LaRavia each contributed 5 points in the final period.

Defensively, the Grizzlies held the Lakers to 114 points on 44% shooting in their win. They gave up 27 points in the 1st quarter and 26 in the 2nd, followed by 28 in the 3rd. Their toughest stretch came in the 4th, where they allowed 33 points.

Memphis did a solid job defending the three, with the Lakers hitting just 15 threes at a 31% clip. The Grizzlies sent the Lakers to the line 21 times, where they made 17 free throws. On the boards, Memphis grabbed 38 defensive rebounds while allowing 9 offensive boards. They also recorded 5 steals and 6 blocks.