The Memphis Grizzlies (23-24), 2-point favorites, will travel to Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks (13-35). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 224 points and it will air on Fox Sports – Southeast at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
Memphis Grizzlies at New York Knicks ATS Odds
The Grizzlies will be hoping for a similar outcome after covering the 2-point spread against the Denver Nuggets in their last contest, 104-96. The Knicks, on the other hand, were defeated by the Charlotte Hornets, 97-92, and were not able to cover as 2-point underdogs. Both games went 29.5 points under their projected point totals (229.5 for the Memphis game and 218.5 for the New York game).
The Grizzlies had a solid effective field goal percentage of 0.598 (above their season average of 0.536), while the Nuggets had a turnover percentage of 16.8 (above their season average of 11.3). New York, on the other hand, held Charlotte to an effective field goal percentage of 0.432 (below their season average of 0.506). Julius Randle led the way for New York, finishing with 24 points and five rebounds. Memphis, meanwhile, was lifted by Jonas Valanciunas, who contributed 23 points and 12 rebounds.
This was a highly contested series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Grizzlies won the last matchup 96-84. Memphis had a much better turnover percentage (6.6 vs. 15.2). New York, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of making free throws (16-22; 72.7 percent). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Vegas has been spot on when predicting totals of Grizzlies games, with an even split between overs and unders. Memphis comes into the contest with records of 23-24 straight up (SU) and 24-21-1 against the spread (ATS).
Of the Knicks’ 47 games that accepted bets, 28 have finished under the O/U total. Moreover, New York owns records of 13-35 SU and 24-22-1 ATS.
This game should be a matchup of contrasting tempos. Memphis likes to play fast (eighth in possessions per game), while New York is methodical (21st in possessions per game).
Memphis Grizzlies at New York Knicks Betting Pick
NBA Tip: SU Winner – Grizzlies, ATS Winner – Knicks, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Grizzlies average 45.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 14th in the NBA. The Knicks rank 20th in rebounds allowed per game (46.1).
- Memphis ranks first in assists per game (27.9) while New York ranks 29th (21.1).
- The Grizzlies rank first in points in the paint per game (56.0) while the Knicks rank 23rd (45.5).
- New York ranks 14th in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.0) while Memphis ranks 28th (18.7).
- Memphis ranks 19th in three pointers attempted per game (32.0) while New York ranks 27th (30.0).
- The Grizzlies rank fourth in fast break points per game (17.6) while the Knicks rank 29th (9.9).
- The Grizzlies average 5.6 blocks per game, which ranks ninth in the league. The Knicks rank 17th in blocks allowed per game (5.1).
- New York averages 14.6 second chance points per game, which ranks third in the league. Memphis ranks 27th in second chance points allowed per game (14.4).
- Memphis is 2-0 when they allow under 100 points, while New York is 5-3.
- When scoring above 100 points, the Grizzlies are 23-18 and the Knicks are 12-21.
- New York is 12-11-1 ATS at home, while Memphis is 10-9-1 ATS on the road.
- In 20 road games, the Grizzlies have 11 unders and 9 overs.
- The Knicks have 16 unders and 8 overs in 24 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Memphis and New York have both had 4 unders and 1 over.
- The Knicks are 5-0 ATS over their last five games, while the Grizzlies are 2-3.
- During their last five games, the Knicks have scored an average of 102.4 points per game (1.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 99.6 points per game (11.9 below their season average).
- The Grizzlies’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.6, down from 2.1 for the season.
