Washington Wizards at Memphis Grizzlies odds, picks and predictions

The Memphis Grizzlies (5-4) welcome to Washington Wizards (2-4) to FedExForum on Friday. Tips are set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the BetMGM Sportsbook NBA odds around Wizards vs Grizzlies odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season Series: First Meeting; tied 1-1 in 2023-24

The Wizards lost to the Golden State Warriors 125-112 on Monday, closing as an 11-point home underdog. They have lost two in a row after beating the Atlanta Hawks in back-to-back games. Washington is 1-0 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) in true road games and 2-4 ATS on the season. The Wizards defense has been the main problem, allowing at least 118 points in all 6 games. They are led by G Jordan Poole22.5 points per game (PPG).

The Grizzlies beat the Los Angeles Lakers 131-114 on Wednesday to finish as a 4-point home favorite. Memphis is 3-1 straight up and ATS in its last 4 games. It is 3-2 SU/ATS at home this season. The Grizzlies have been strong offensively, scoring at least 122 points 3 times in the last 4 games. Memphis is led by G Yes Morantwho is averaging 20.6 PPG but will miss the game with a hip injury.

Wizards at Grizzlies odds

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• Moneyline (ML): Wizards +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Grizzlies -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
• Against the spread (ATS): Wizards +6.5 (-105) | Grizzlies -6.5 (-115)
• Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Wizards at Grizzlies key injuries

Wizards

• F Marvin Bagley III (disease) doubtful
• F Sadiq Bey (knee) out
• G Malcolm Brogdon (hand over).

Grizzlies

• G Desmond Bane (oblique) out
• G Yes Morant (hip) out
• G Marcus Smart (ankle) out

For the latest updates: Official NBA Injury Report.

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Wizards at Grizzlies picks and predictions

Forecast

Grizzlies 116, Wizards 111

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no real value here. The Grizzlies (-250) are missing far too many key weapons for them to be a favorite at this size. Avoid their moneyline games. Likewise, the Wizards (+200) haven’t proven they can defend and aren’t worth a play to pull off the upset.

Against the spread

BET WIZARDS +6.5 (-105).

The Wizards have their top 3 scoring weapons playing in this game and have scored at least 112 points in 4 of their last 5 games. They are 2-2 ATS in those wins and 1-0 ATS on the road after beating the Atlanta Hawks 121-119 in their lone road game on October 28th.

The Grizzlies will be without 2 of their top 3 scorers, and since Morant is truly the offensive driver, his absence will be crucial. Memphis is 0-2 ATS as a favorite of 5 points or more. With that in mind, back WIZARDS +6.5 (-105).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 231.5 (-110).

The pace of this game is not easy to predict, as the absence of Morant should weaken the Grizzlies offense, and with F Jaren Jackson Jr. in the paint, Memphis should be able to limit what Washington can get on offense.

The Grizzlies are 2-3 O/U in their last 5 games, allowing 107 or fewer points in 3 of their last 4. The Wizards have scored 112 or fewer points in 2 straight games and are 1-1 O/U in those.

Given these trends and the lack of firepower available to Memphis, tag UNDER 231.5 (-110).

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