LiontipsMemphis vs. Miami. NBA Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
On October 15, Memphis defeated Indiana 120-116 on the road. Zach Eadie and Desmond Bane made the biggest contribution to the victory, scoring 23 points each. Jalen Wells scored 12 points, Yuki Kawamura – 10.
The Grizzlies lost Derrick Rose, who retired in the summer, but he was no longer a big factor. The core of the team remained. No major reinforcements were made. Mama Diakite came from Brooklyn in exchange for Zyari Williams and a second-round pick in the 2030 draft. They signed 22-year-old Eadie (the ninth pick in the 2024 draft).
Disqualifications and injuries
Ja Morant and Marcus Smart are questionable. Jaren Jackson will definitely miss the game. A number of other players who are the next replacement are also in the team infirmary.
Interesting facts for betting
Memphis is shooting 34.6 percent from three-point range (29th in the league at the end of the 2023-24 season).
Estimated composition
Jaylen Wells - Scottie Pippen - Jake Laravia - Zach Eady - John Konchar.
Current form
Miami defeated Atlanta 120-111 on their home court on October 17. Jimmy Butler made the biggest contribution to the victory, scoring 24 points, grabbing five rebounds and three assists. Tyler Hero scored 19 points, and Haywood Highsmith scored 16. The Heat retained all of their leaders during the offseason.
Disqualifications and injuries
All team leaders will miss the final game in preparation for the start of the season.
Interesting facts for betting
Miami three-point shooting percentage is 37 percent (12th in the league at the end of the 2023-24 season).
Estimated composition
Nikola Jovic - Jamie Jaquez Jr. - Alec Burks - Heywood Highsmith - Josh Christopher.
Trends
Bet Total points Jacquez under 15.5
Jaquez averages 11.7 points per game.
1.88Bet Total rebounds Jovic under 8.5
Jovic averages 6.3 rebounds per game
1.87Tip and bets
Bookmakers experts consider Memphis to be the clear favorite of the upcoming match. In their opinion, the visitors will have very little chance of success. It is worth agreeing with them and choosing a bet on the team from Tennessee. The head coach of Miami decided to give an extra day off to the players of the main five. And the second lineup will not be able to defeat even the not so formidable Grizzlies.
Our prediction is a Memphis victory with a handicap of (-6.5) points, taking into account overtime, at 1.71
Bet on total
Head-to-head matches between Memphis and Miami are usually not very productive. In the last two out of three matches, the 220-point mark was not overcome. There are no prerequisites for the teams to pay more attention to the attack this time. The match should not be productive.
Our prediction is total under 220.5 points including overtime at 2.20
Bet on the player
Bane played 42 games in the 2023/24 regular season and averaged 23.7 points per game. The 28-year-old guard has demonstrated with his game that he is capable of maintaining a decent level of scoring. The American basketball player will have to demonstrate his sniper qualities this time too.
Our prediction is Bane total points over 24.5 including overtime at 1.87
