The Memphis Grizzlies (8-17) welcome the Washington Wizards (7-16) to FedExForum. The Grizzlies can snap a seven-game home losing streak. The game will air on Fox Sports – Southeast at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 14, 2019.
Washington Wizards at Memphis Grizzlies ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Grizzlies (6.5-point favorites) were defeated by the Milwaukee Bucks, 127-114, while the Wizards (2-point favorites) fell to the Charlotte Hornets, 114-107. The Memphis game went 11 points over the projected point total of 230, while the Washington game finished 9 points under the projected point total of 230.
Washington had a better turnover percentage (9.0 vs. 11.8) while Memphis had a better turnover percentage (10.7 vs. 14.3). Memphis was lifted by Jaren Jackson Jr., who recorded 43 points and five rebounds. Davis Bertans, meanwhile had a solid performance for Washington, finishing with 32 points and nine rebounds.
This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the last contest, the Wizards won 135-128. Washington was successful at getting to and converting from the charity stripe. The Wizards made 36 of their 43 free throws (83.7 percent), while the Grizzlies were 20-26 (76.9 percent). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Of the Wizards’ 23 games, 12 have finished over the O/U total. Washington has a solid record against the spread (13-10), despite being 7-16 straight up (SU).
Grizzlies games have a tendency to finish under the total (58.3 percent). Additionally, Memphis is 8-17 SU and 10-14 ATS.
The Wizards’ Rui Hachimura has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 21 points,7.0 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Jackson Jr. has averaged 22 points,1.8 blocks during that same time frame for the Grizzlies.
Washington could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their high-powered offense faces off against one of the worst defenses in the league. The Wizards rank fourth in offensive efficiency, while Memphis ranks 21st in defensive efficiency.
Washington Wizards vs. Memphis Grizzlies Free Pick
NBA Pick: SU Winner – Wizards, ATS Winner – Wizards, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Wizards rank 13th in three pointers attempted per game (34.5) while the Grizzlies rank 22nd in three pointers allowed per game (34.8).
- Washington ranks fourth in points off turnovers per game (19.1) while Memphis ranks last in points off turnovers allowed per game (20.5).
- The Grizzlies rank 11th in blocks per game (5.2) while the Wizards rank 26th (3.8).
- Memphis averages 13.6 second chance points per game, which ranks 11th in the NBA. Washington ranks 26th in second chance points allowed per game (14.4).
- Memphis ranks 16th in rebounds per game (45.0) while Washington ranks 29th (41.7).
- The Grizzlies rank third in points in the paint per game (52.5) while the Wizards rank 25th in points allowed in the paint per game (51.7).
- The Grizzlies rank fourth in fast break points per game (16.1) while the Wizards rank 17th (12.5).
- Memphis ranks fifth in assists per game (26.3) while Washington ranks 26th in assists allowed per game (26.1).
- In games where they allow below 100 points, Washington is 2-0.
- The Grizzlies are 8-12 when they reach 100 points, while the Wizards are 6-16.
- Washington is 8-5 ATS on the road, while Memphis is 5-8 ATS at home.
- The total has gone under in 7 of the Grizzlies’ 13 home games, while 7 of the Wizards’ 13 road games have gone under.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Washington and Memphis are both 2-3 ATS.
- The Wizards have 2 overs, 2 unders and 1 push over their last five games, while the Grizzlies have 3 unders and 2 overs
- The Wizards’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.6, up from 4.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Grizzlies have scored an average of 110.0 points per game (0.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 113.8 points per game (2.6 below their season average).
