NBA : Memphis Grizzlies vs San Antonio Spurs Odds & Prediction

Game Info: January 17, 2025 9:30PM EST @ Frost Bank Center

Memphis has shown strong offensive form, highlighted by a decisive win over the Spurs in their last matchup and a recent victory against the Timberwolves. In the meantime, San Antonio has been inconsistent but demonstrated its potential with a sweep of the Lakers and then faltered in its challenge with Memphis 24. Both sides will be trying to implement changes in an effort to gain momentum in this contest. Having opposite recent performances this contest offers an interesting matchup between two Western Conference foes.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Grizzlies 1.80 , Spurs 2.04

Spread: Grizzlies -2 , Spurs +2

Over/Under: 239

Team Recent Performance

Memphis Grizzlies

On January 16, they proceeded to beat the Spurs with a 129-115 score while being favored by -2.5 and over 240. On January 14, they fell short against the Rockets by a single basket, 118-120 yet still covered as +2.5 underdogs, and the game went over 235.5. They actually won a 127-125 contest from the Timberwolves on January 12 as +2 underdogs, with the match over at 233 and, thus, sees over double-figures at 17.6 avg. and, for the Timberwolves, 17, or half the total. On January 10th, they fell to the Rockets 115-119 as underdogs of -3, while the game was below total of 234.5. Previously on January 7th, they defeated the Mavericks as -4.5 favorites 119-104, but they decreased the total under 232.

San Antonio Spurs

They succumbed on January 16 with the Memphis Grizzlies at 115-129 as +2.5 underdogs, salting the game over the total of 240 points. On January 14, however, they achieved a fulfilling victory over the Los Angeles Lakers at 126-102 as +4.5 underdogs and putting a glow around the 220.5-point over-under. Prior to this, the Spurs went through a three-game losing streak, falling on January 9 to the Milwaukee Bucks 105-121 as +4.5 underdogs and under the 226.5-point total. Within their streak of losses, on January 7, they lost narrowly 110-114 against the Chicago Bulls as -3 favorites and under 236. Finally, no salvaging on January 5 when they lost against the Denver Nuggets 111-122 as +3 underdogs, total under 236.5.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

In the head-to-head matchup, in which the Memphis Grizzlies (9-1) are at a large margin compared to San Antonio Spurs (1-9). Against the spread (ATS) 3-7, Memphis and 7-3 San Antonio. Both teams have a matched record on/under (O/U) (5-4-1). Offensively, thezzlies average 115.9 ppg and the Spurs 111.5 ppg and 56.6 points at the half. Additionally, in the field goal percentage, Memphis is ahead at 46.64% compared to San Antonio is ahead at 44.79%. On the boards, Memphis has the edge (49.5 rpg) over San Antonio (45.1 rpg). Overall teams have averaged 126 ³s three pointers per game, with (Memphis 330 ³s vs. 382 ³s). Defensively, Memphis (7.9) steals are merely 0.4 more (than San Antonio, 7.5) per game.

Team Injuries Update

Memphis Grizzlies

Marcus Smart (PG, finger), Vince Williams (PG, ankle), and GG Jackson (PF, foot) are out. Jaren Jackson Jr. (SF, thigh), Desmond Bane (PG, ankle), and Santi Aldama (SF, ankle) are probable.

San Antonio Spurs

Jeremy Sochan (SF, back) is out.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Memphis Grizzlies will win and cover the spread with the total going over 239.

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