The Dallas Mavericks play the Memphis Grizzlies. Visit our NBA oddsseries to see our pick and prediction for the Grizzlies vs. Mavericks game.
As is customary, the NBA season is in its early stages and is extremely chaotic. As rosters attempt to learn how to play together in the games that matter, strange outcomes and patterns of play start to appear. Although preseason games have a purpose and significance, the action doesn’t really begin until those games affect the standings. In these opening matches of the season, you can already witness several depictions of turbulence and instability. The Grizzlies and the Mavericks are both a part of the NBA’s broader reality.
It’s challenging to infer too much from one or two games. The Grizzlies and Mavericks have each played one game. However, everything to date suggests that this game and other early-season contests throughout the league will be an exhilarating experience. Put on your seat belts and choose wisely when you wager.
beginning with Dallas. In Phoenix, the Mavericks were destroying the Suns, carrying on from Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals last spring. Dallas had a 62-45 advantage in the first game of the season. The Suns’ attack was being stifled by the Mavs’ defence. It appeared as if Game 7 had never ended.
It then did.
In the second half, the Mavericks lost to the Suns thanks to a late basket from former Golden State Warrior Damion Lee. Since then, the Mavs have not played. Will they answer you well or poorly?
Memphis, one of the key contenders in the Western Conference this season, is 2-0, but it has not been an easy road for the Grizzlies. In their home opener, the Grizzlies held a sizable first-half lead before the New York Knicks forced overtime. After giving up 70 points to the Houston Rockets in the first half on a 62 percent effective field goal percentage for Houston, the Grizzlies were behind by double digits. The Grizzlies fought back and prevailed, but their defence should have been much better.
In the NBA, many leads are being lost, which is nothing new. A 15-point advantage in the first half of an NBA game doesn’t represent much on its own because there are so many possessions in a game. Although it’s fantastic to be ahead by 15 points instead of trailing by 15, nobody should assume that a game is over because one team plays one and a half excellent quarters. Both the Grizzlies and the Mavs blew sizable leads, but Memphis came back to win its game while Dallas was unable to. The setting for the game on Saturday night includes it.
According to FanDuel, these are the Grizzlies-Mavericks NBA odds:
NBA Odds: Grizzlies-Mavericks Odds
Grizzlies of Memphis: +5.5 (-110)
Texas Rangers: -5.5 (-110)
Over: 219.5 (-110) (-110)
Under: 219.5 (-110)
Why The Grizzlies Could Cover The Spread
There are five and a half points awarded to the Grizzlies. That seems like a lot for a club the calibre of Memphis. The Grizzlies ought to be able to maintain a close game. Even if they lose, they can still make money. The Grizzlies should believe that even if they start slowly, they can make their way back into this and produce a nail-biter that allows them to cover given that Dallas blew a 17-point lead in its first game.
Why The Mavericks Could Cover The Spread
The Mavs are relaxed and energised after two days without playing. They should have some motivation and intensity because this is their home debut. Memphis is coming off a back-to-back, and against the Rockets on Friday night, the Grizzlies’ defence was incredibly porous. In this game, Luka Doncic must believe he can cause a lot of harm.
Final Grizzlies-Mavericks Prediction & Pick
Despite playing in back-to-back games, Memphis should be able to keep this contest tight. The season is still young. When the legs are heavier later in the season, back-to-backs won’t be as influential.
Grizzlies-Mavericks game, final Pick and Prediction: Grizzlies +5.5
The first version of this article published on ClutchPoints: NBA Odds: Grizzlies vs. Mavericks forecast, odds and pick – 10/22/2022.
