NBA : Memphis Grizzlies vs Cleveland Cavaliers Odds & Prediction

Game Info: February 23, 2025 7:00PM EST @ Rocket Arena

While the Grizzlies have lacked consistency by losing three of their last five games, the Cavaliers have a nice winning streak with solid performances on offense. Cleveland has been pouring points and Memphis is trying to stay in touch with its defense. Each team holds 5-5 records this season, and this game might help in determining their succeeding momentum. It will probably be a contrast between Cleveland’s offense and Memphis’ defense in what is expected to be an exciting event.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Grizzlies 2.95 , Cavaliers 1.42

Spread: Grizzlies +5.5 , Cavaliers -5.5

Over/Under: 249

Team Recent Performance

Memphis Grizzlies

On February 22, they grabbed a 105-104 victory over Orlando, but they could not cover the -2 spread, as the game remained under 226 points. A day prior, they were blasted by the Pacers, 127-113, and lost again in covering the -1 spread as the total stayed under the 249.5 mark. They also lost to the Clippers on February 13, 128-114, failing to cover as +6.5 dogs, while that particular game glided over the 235 line. On the other hand, they took down Phoenix the day prior, 119-112, covering the -4 spread as the total stayed under 246. They fell again against Oklahoma City on February 9, 112-125, not covering as +1.5 dogs, finishing under 245.

Cleveland Cavaliers

On February 22, they pummeled the Knicks 142-105, thus easily covering the -7 spread and hitting the over (241.5). One day before, they managed a 110-97 victory over the Nets to cover the -12.5 spread but remained under 225.5. They defeated the Raptors on February 13, 131-108, to cover -12.5 and go over on 237.5. Two days earlier, they beat the Timberwolves, 128-107, covering -8 and going over (232). Their only loss against the spread (ATS) came on February 8 when they beat the Wizards, 134-124, failing to cover the -17.5 spread, yet went over 239 in the end. The Cavaliers have a reputation for scoring well within games, transliterated as high.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

The matchup between the Memphis Grizzlies and Cleveland Cavaliers sees both teams coming in at 5-5 overall and likewise 5-5 against the spread. They both have disappointing numbers on the over, with both showing 3-6-1 on Over/Under. The Cavaliers have a slight edge in scoring, averaging 109.5 points per game to the Grizzlies’ 108.0, as both teams are spread slightly – Memphis scoring 55.8 points at halftime and Cleveland 54.6. Cleveland is also slightly more efficient at shooting the basketball, hitting 47.07% of shots compared to Memphis’ 46.11%. On the boards, the Cavaliers, at 45.5 rebounds per game, have a slight advantage over the Grizzlies 44.9. In 3-point shooting too, Cleveland scores more on equal attempts (133/337 against 109/307). Memphis is better defensively with respect to steals, having gotten 9.4 per game against Cleveland’s 7.3.

Team Injuries Update

Memphis Grizzlies

Lamar Stevens (SF, groin), Vince Williams (PG, knee), and Cam Spencer (PG, thumb) are out.

Cleveland Cavaliers

There are no reported injuries.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Cleveland Cavaliers will win and cover the spread with the total staying under 249.

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