Mavericks vs. Grizzlies: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – December 11, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on December 10, 2023

The Dallas Mavericks (13-8) play the Memphis Grizzlies (6-15) as slight, 2.5-point favorites on Monday, December 11, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET on NBA. The over/under for the matchup is 227 points.

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Mavericks vs. Grizzlies Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Mavericks -2.5 227

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Injury Report as of December 11

Mavericks: Grant Williams: Out (Knee), Josh Green: Out (Elbow), Kyrie Irving: Out (Foot), Maximilian Kleber: Out (Toe)

Grizzlies: Jake LaRavia: Questionable (Eye), Luke Kennard: Out (Knee), Steven Adams: Out (Knee), Ja Morant: Out (Suspension), Brandon Clarke: Out (Achilles), Marcus Smart: Out (Ankle)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Mavericks (-2.5)
Total Pick Over (227)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Mavericks vs. Grizzlies Stat Rankings

Mavericks Avg. (Rank) Grizzlies Avg. (Rank)
119.9 (5th) Points Scored 106.2 (29th)
116.7 (21st) Points Allowed 112.1 (11th)
42.6 (23rd) Rebounds 42 (25th)
10.4 (20th) Off. Rebounds 10.5 (18th)
16 (1st) 3pt Made 12.8 (12th)
25.7 (17th) Assists 23.9 (27th)
11.3 (1st) Turnovers 13.4 (16th)

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Mavericks Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Luka Doncic 20 31.9 8.4 8.7 1.3 0.5 3.9
Tim Hardaway Jr. 19 16.9 3.4 1.5 0.2 0 3.5
Derrick Jones Jr. 21 10.1 3.9 1 0.7 0.8 1.7
Dereck Lively II 19 8.7 7.7 1.3 0.6 1.6 0
Jaden Hardy 17 6.3 1.8 1.4 0.3 0 0.8

Grizzlies Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Desmond Bane 21 24.6 4.4 5.1 1.3 0.8 3.3
Jaren Jackson Jr. 21 19.9 5.9 1.8 0.6 1.8 1.5
Santi Aldama 15 13.1 6.3 2.3 0.7 0.7 1.7
Derrick Rose 12 8.9 1.8 3.3 0.6 0.1 0.7
David Roddy 21 8.4 4.2 1 0.7 0.4 1

Betting Trends

  • The Mavericks have 11 wins in 21 games against the spread this year.
  • Dallas’ ATS record as 2.5-point favorites or more is 7-5.
  • There have been 15 Mavericks games (out of 21) that went over the total this season.
  • Dallas and its opponent have broken the 227-point mark 16 times this year.
  • The average total for Mavericks games this season has been 236.6, 9.6 points higher than the total for this game.
  • The Grizzlies have beaten the spread nine times in 21 games.
  • Against the spread, as a 2.5-point underdog or greater, Memphis is 5-5.
  • The Grizzlies have seen eight of their 21 games go over the point total.
  • Memphis’ games have had over 227 points seven times this year.
  • Games involving the Grizzlies this year have averaged 218.4 points per game, an 8.6-point differential when compared to the over/under for this contest.

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