Wizards vs. Grizzlies: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – March 12, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 11, 2024

The Washington Wizards (11-53) face the Memphis Grizzlies (22-43) as slight, 2-point favorites on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET on BSSE. A 219-point over/under has been set for this matchup.

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Wizards vs. Grizzlies Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Wizards -2 219

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Injury Report as of March 12

Wizards: Isaiah Livers: Out (Hip), Richaun Holmes: Questionable (Toe), Richaun Holmes: Questionable (Toe), Landry Shamet: Out (Calf), Marvin Bagley: Out (Back), Marvin Bagley: Out (Back)

Grizzlies: Desmond Bane: Out (Ankle), Vince Williams Jr.: Out (Knee), Victor Oladipo: Out (Knee), Chimezie Metu: Doubtful (Trade Pending), Jaren Jackson: Out (Quadricep), John Konchar: Questionable (Ankle), Lamar Stevens: Questionable (Adductor), Lamar Stevens: Questionable (Adductor), Jordan Goodwin: Questionable (Achilles), Jordan Goodwin: Questionable (Achilles), Scotty Pippen Jr.: Doubtful (Lower Back), Ja Morant: Out (Shoulder), Yuta Watanabe: Out (Wrist), Yuta Watanabe: Out (Wrist), Ziaire Williams: Out (Back), Brandon Clarke: Out (Achilles), Marcus Smart: Out (Finger), Derrick Rose: Out (Low Back)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Grizzlies (+2)
Total Pick Over (219)

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.

Wizards vs. Grizzlies Stat Rankings

Wizards Avg. (Rank) Grizzlies Avg. (Rank)
114.4 (16th) Points Scored 105.8 (30th)
123.9 (30th) Points Allowed 112.5 (9th)
40.9 (30th) Rebounds 41.9 (25th)
9.3 (26th) Off. Rebounds 10.1 (20th)
12.3 (19th) 3pt Made 13.3 (11th)
28.2 (8th) Assists 24.8 (23rd)
13.5 (21st) Turnovers 14.2 (26th)

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Wizards Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Kyle Kuzma 62 22.5 6.6 4.2 0.5 0.7 2.3
Jordan Poole 62 16.5 2.6 3.8 1.1 0.4 2.2
Deni Avdija 61 13.8 6.9 3.7 0.8 0.4 1.2
Corey Kispert 62 12.3 2.6 1.8 0.4 0.2 2.1
Tyus Jones 64 12.1 2.8 7.3 1.1 0.3 1.6

Grizzlies Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Gregory Jackson 30 12.1 3.7 0.8 0.5 0.6 1.7
Lamar Stevens 12 11.3 4.9 0.7 0.6 0.9 0.6
Luke Kennard 33 10.9 2.8 3 0.5 0 2.7
Scotty Pippen Jr. 8 10.5 3.4 4.5 1 0.5 1.6
Santi Aldama 53 10.5 5.6 2.2 0.6 0.8 1.7

Betting Trends

  • The Wizards have beaten the spread 30 times in 64 games.
  • Washington has one win ATS (1-3) as a 2-point favorite or greater this year.
  • The Wizards have played 64 games this season, and 31 of them have hit the over.
  • Washington’s games have had more than 219 points scored on 54 occasions this year.
  • The over/under in this matchup is 219 points, and that’s 19.3 less than the average total in this season’s Wizards contests.
  • Against the spread, the Grizzlies are 30-34-1 this year.
  • As a 2-point underdog or greater, Memphis is 25-22-1 against the spread.
  • There have been 29 Grizzlies games (out of 65) that went over the total this season.
  • Memphis’ games have gone over 219 points on 34 occasions this season.
  • Grizzlies games average 218.3 total points, 0.7 fewer than the total for this matchup.

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