LiontipsMemphis vs Portland. NBA Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Memphis has won two of its last three games. In the away game on January 24, the Grizzlies defeated Chicago 142-131. Scottie Pippen made the biggest contribution to the victory, scoring 30 points, grabbing two rebounds and making ten assists. Santi Aldama also had a double-double (10-10-5). Jaylen Wells had 26 points. Jaren Jackson had 23. Taylor Jenkins' team (ten wins and seven losses) is in seventh place in the Western Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
The team infirmary includes key player Ja Morant and several bench players.
Interesting facts for betting
Memphis and Portland average 227 points in head-to-head matches (statistics for the last ten matches).
Estimated composition
Jaylen Wells - Scottie Pippen - Jaren Jackson - Brandon Clarke - Desmond Bane.
Current form
Portland has lost its last two out of three games. On November 24, the Blazers defeated Houston 104-98 on the road. The winners' top scorers were Anfernee Simons (25 points), Shadon Sharp (24), and Jeremy Grant (22). Deni Avdija had a double-double (14 points, ten rebounds, two assists). Donovan Clingan filled the entire second floor with 19 rebounds. The Oregon team (seven wins and ten losses) is in 13th place in the West.
Disqualifications and injuries
Portland went on the road to Tennessee with a less than stellar lineup. Among the injured are starter Deandre Ayton and several bench players.
Interesting facts for betting
Portland has beaten Memphis in the franchise 59 regular season games in franchise history. The Grizzlies have beaten the Blazers in 47 games.
Estimated composition
Anfernee Simons - Shadon Sharp - Jeremy Grant - Toumani Kamara - Deni Avdija.
Trends
Bet Total Rebounds Klingen Under 8.5
Clingen averages 6.8 rebounds per game.
1.87Henderson Total Assists Bet Over 6.5
Henderson averages 5.9 assists per game
1.88Tip and bets
Memphis did not live up to the fans' expectations at the beginning of the season. Everyone expected a more confident start. But Morant absence in many games did not allow them to achieve solid results. Portland indicators are much worse. Bookmakers' analysts consider the Grizzlies to be the clear favorites of the upcoming match. That true. Jenkins' team will have to achieve a convincing victory in their home arena.
Our prediction is a Memphis victory with a handicap of (-8.5) points including overtime at 1.78
Bet on individual total
Memphis will put almost the strongest lineup on the court. With all the leaders on the court, the team from Tennessee shows excellent performance this season. The average score is 120.7. And in home games it is a little lower - 118.6. And this time Jenkins' charges will be able to decently load the basket of not the strongest opponent.
Our prediction is Memphis' individual total over 121.5 points including overtime at 2.06
Bet on the first half
The Memphis basketball players will start the game in a good mood after two victories in a row. There is no doubt that the Grizzlies will try to achieve victory in order to develop success in front of their fans. The players of the team from the Volunteer State will show who is the boss on the court from the first minutes of the match and seize the initiative.
Our prediction is a Memphis win in the first half of the game at 1.41
