Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies 3/20/2023 Picks, Tips and Prediction
The Dallas Mavericks will visit the Grizzlies on Monday in hopes of securing their 3rd consecutive victory. Currently sitting in second place in the Southwest division with a record of 36-35, the Mavs are 7.5 games behind the Grizzlies, who lead the division. Luka Doncic leads the team in scoring, rebounding, and assists, with Kyrie Irving as the second-leading scorer. Dallas is scoring an average of 113.8 points per game, shooting 47.4% overall and 37.1% from beyond the arc.
The Mavericks are in decent shape as they’ve split their last eight games overall and will aim for a third straight victory after edging the Lakers in a 111-110 road win on Friday. PG Kyrie Irving led with 38 points, six rebounds, and six assists. Christian Wood and SG Tim Hardaway each scored 12 points while PF Maxi Kleber chipped in 10 points. The Mavs shot 50% from the field and 16 of 34 from the 3-point line as they went back and forth with the Lakers in a close contest, until the very end where Kleber drained the game-winning 3-pointer to steal the game in the end.
- Dallas is 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games when playing on the road against Memphis.
- Total stayed UNDER in 4 of Dallas’ last 6 games with a team in the Western Conference.
- Dallas is 15-5 SU in their last 20 games against an opponent in the Southwest Division.
Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies 3/20/2023 Picks, Tips and Prediction
Memphis, currently at the top of the Southwest division with a record of 43-27, is seeking its third straight win. Ja Morant leads the team in scoring and assists, while Jaren Jackson Jr. leads in rebounds. Memphis has been scoring an average of 115.8 points per game while shooting 46.9% overall and 34.5% from beyond the arc. The Mavericks have dominated in recent matchups against Memphis, covering the number in five out of the last six overall and eight out of the last 11 played on the road. Final Score Prediction: Dallas Mavericks win and cover ATS 114-110.
The injury-plagued Grizzlies haven’t slowed them down as they’ve now won five of their last six games after routing the Warriors in a 133-119 win on Saturday. PF Jaren Jackson Jr led with 31 points, seven rebounds, and three assists. SG Desmond Bane added 26 points on 10 of 17 shooting while SG Dillon Brooks chipped in with 18 points on seven of 10 shooting. Memphis shot 54 percent from the field and 18 of 38 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates with 71 points in the first half to take a 12-point lead into halftime, before they restricted the Warriors to just 19 points in the fourth quarter to pull away and make it a blowout in the end.
- Memphis is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Western Conference.
- The Grizzlies are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games with a team in the Southwest Division.
- The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Memphis’ last 12 games played on a Monday.
Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies. The NBA’s pick is the Memphis Grizzlies. Despite Luka Doncic’s expected return, Dallas has dominated previous matchups with Memphis, covering the spread in 5 of their last 6 games and in 8 of the last 11 played on the road. With a combined average of 61.4 points per game from Doncic and Irving, Dallas poses a significant challenge for their opponents. Final prediction: Dallas will win and cover ATS with a score of 120-115.
NBA Starting Time: 8:00 PM ET
Location: FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee
Date: Monday, March 20, 2022
TV: NBAt
NBA Odds: Memphis Grizzlies -1.5
NBA Totals: 236.5
