The Memphis Grizzlies are 5.5-point favorites heading into their play-in game against the Dallas Mavericks at FedExForum on Friday, tipping off at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
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Grizzlies vs. Mavericks Predictions for Friday
Our computer model for this contest expects a final score of Grizzlies 121, Mavericks 113.
- Moneyline Pick: Grizzlies (-251)
- Total Pick: Over 221.5 (computer predicts 234.0 points)
- Pick ATS: Grizzlies (-5.5)
Recent Grizzlies vs. Mavericks Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13/2025 | Mavericks | -2 | 228.5 | -130 | +109 | 132-97 MEM |
| 3/7/2025 | Grizzlies | -10.5 | 239 | -463 | +355 | 122-111 MEM |
| 1/6/2025 | Grizzlies | -5 | 232 | -200 | +166 | 119-104 MEM |
| 12/3/2024 | Mavericks | -4.5 | 244.5 | -195 | +162 | 121-116 DAL |
| 1/9/2024 | Mavericks | -9.5 | 236.5 | -453 | +350 | 120-103 MEM |
| 12/11/2023 | Mavericks | -1 | 226 | -119 | +101 | 120-113 DAL |
| 12/1/2023 | Mavericks | -6 | 224.5 | -236 | +194 | 108-94 MEM |
| 10/30/2023 | Grizzlies | -1.5 | 222.5 | -121 | +101 | 125-110 DAL |
Grizzlies 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Memphis has a 41-40-1 record against the spread this season.
- The Grizzlies have a 17-11 record against the spread when favored by 5.5 points or more this season.
- Memphis' games have gone over the point total in 47 out of 82 opportunities (57.3%).
- The Grizzlies have entered the game as favorites 52 times this season and won 39, or 75%, of those games.
- Memphis has a record of 18-4, a 81.8% win rate, when it's favored by -251 or more by oddsmakers this season.
Mavericks 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Dallas is 39-42-1 ATS this year.
- In games this year in which they were an underdog by 5.5 points or more, the Mavericks have a 10-14 record against the spread.
- Of Dallas' 82 games with a set total, 46 have hit the over (56.1%).
- The Mavericks have won 34.8% of the games this season they were the underdog on the moneyline (16-30).
- When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +206 or longer, Dallas has a record of 8-14 (36.4%).
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Grizzlies vs. Mavericks Injury Report
Grizzlies
Grizzlies:
Jaylen Wells: Out For Season (Wrist),
Brandon Clarke: Out For Season (Knee),
Ja Morant: Questionable (Ankle)
Mavericks
Mavericks:
Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Out For Season (Wrist),
Kyrie Irving: Out For Season (Knee),
Anthony Davis: Probable (Groin),
Brandon Williams: Probable (Oblique)
Grizzlies vs. Mavericks Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, April 18, 2025
- Game time: 9:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN
- Location: Memphis, Tennessee
- Arena: FedExForum
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