Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – March 2, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 2, 2024

The Memphis Grizzlies (20-40), winners in just two of their last 10, host the Portland Trail Blazers (16-42), 1-9 in their past 10, on March 2, 2024 at FedExForum. The Grizzlies are favorites by two points. The over/under for the matchup is set at 208.5 points.

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Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Grizzlies -2 208.5

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Injury Report as of March 2

Grizzlies: Ja Morant: Out (Shoulder), Victor Oladipo: Out (Knee), Brandon Clarke: Out (Achilles), Derrick Rose: Out (Low Back), Jaren Jackson: Out (Quadricep), Luke Kennard: Out (Illness), Marcus Smart: Out (Finger), Chimezie Metu: Doubtful (Trade Pending), John Konchar: Doubtful (Thumb), Desmond Bane: Out (Ankle), Scotty Pippen Jr.: Out (Lower Back)

Trail Blazers: Scoot Henderson: Out (Adductor), Malcolm Brogdon: Out (Illness), Deandre Ayton: Out (Hand), Robert Williams: Out (Knee), Shaedon Sharpe: Out (Abdomen)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Grizzlies (-2)
Total Pick Over (208.5)

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.

Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers Stat Rankings

Grizzlies Avg. (Rank) Trail Blazers Avg. (Rank)
106.2 (30th) Points Scored 107.5 (29th)
112.9 (9th) Points Allowed 115.9 (17th)
41.6 (26th) Rebounds 41.7 (25th)
10.0 (22nd) Off. Rebounds 12.3 (5th)
13.4 (11th) 3pt Made 11.6 (24th)
25.0 (23rd) Assists 22.7 (30th)
14.0 (25th) Turnovers 14.1 (27th)

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Grizzlies Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Lamar Stevens 7 12.1 5.1 1 0.4 1 0.6
Gregory Jackson 26 11.6 3.5 0.7 0.5 0.6 1.8
Santi Aldama 48 10.2 5.6 2.1 0.7 0.7 1.6
Vince Williams Jr. 47 9.7 5.6 3.2 0.9 0.6 1.5
Ziaire Williams 48 8.6 3.6 1.6 0.7 0.2 1.2

Trail Blazers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Anfernee Simons 35 22.1 3.5 5.3 0.5 0.1 3.3
Jerami Grant 51 21.4 3.7 2.8 0.8 0.6 2.1
Dalano Banton 7 10.3 3.4 1.9 0.6 0.4 1
Duop Reath 44 8.9 3.8 1.1 0.5 0.5 1.3
Jabari Walker 54 8.4 6.3 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.5

Betting Trends

  • The Grizzlies have 28 wins in 60 games against the spread this season.
  • Against the spread as 2-point favorites or more, Memphis is 4-4.
  • The Grizzlies have played 60 games this year, and 27 of them have gone over the total.
  • Memphis’ games have finished with more than 208.5 points 45 times so far this year.
  • The point total average for Grizzlies games this season is 219.0, 10.5 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
  • The Trail Blazers are 26-32-0 against the spread this season.
  • Portland is 24-26 as a 2-point underdog or more.
  • Out of 58 Trail Blazers games so far this season, 27 have gone over the total.
  • Portland’s games have finished with over 208.5 points scored 46 times this season.
  • The average total points scored in Trail Blazers games this year (208.5) is 14.9 points higher than the total for this matchup.

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