Wizards vs Grizzlies Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Nov. 8

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 08, 2024, 3:31 PM
  • The Grizzlies are -6.5 favorites vs. the Wizards
  • Total (Over/Under): 231.5 points
  • Watch the game on MNMT | SPEC

The Washington Wizards visit FedExForum to take on the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Memphis, TN.

The Grizzlies are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-105).

The Wizards vs Grizzlies Over/Under is 231.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Wizards are 2-4 against the spread, while the Grizzlies are 4-5 against the spread.


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Wizards vs. Grizzlies Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Washington Wizards+7.5 -115O 231.5 -110+240
Memphis Grizzlies -7.5 -105U 231.5 -110-300

Grizzlies vs Wizards Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the will win Friday‘s game with confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Wizards and Grizzlies.

Grizzlies vs Wizards Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with confidence.


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  • The Washington Wizards have covered the 4Q Spread in 42 of their last 61 games (+21.05 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 47 games (+13.67 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 38 away games (+13.60 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 35 games (+9.80 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 17 games (+8.50 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have covered the 1Q Spread in 38 of their last 55 games (+18.45 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 48 of their last 79 games (+14.80 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 37 of their last 61 games (+13.05 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 29 games at home (+9.80 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 16 games (+9.75 Units / 44% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Wizards have gone 2-4 (-2.4 Units / -36.36% ROI).

  • 2-4 against the Moneyline (+0.3 Units / 5% ROI)
  • 4-2 against the Over for game total points (+1.8 Units / 27.27% ROI)
  • 2-4 against the Under for game total points (-2.4 Units / -36.36% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Grizzlies have gone 4-5 (-1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI).

  • 5-4 against the Moneyline (-5.15 Units / -30.56% ROI)
  • 6-3 against the Over for game total points (+2.7 Units / 27.27% ROI)
  • 3-6 against the Under for game total points (-3.6 Units / -36.36% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 79 games (-26.02 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 83 games (-22.75 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only covered the 2Q Spread in 35 of their last 84 games (-20.45 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 43 games at home (-18.00 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only covered the 3Q Spread in 34 of their last 78 games (-15.70 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 81 games (-28.95 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only covered the 3Q Spread in 28 of their last 74 games (-21.40 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only covered the 2Q Spread in 8 of their last 34 games (-20.45 Units / -53% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 6 of their last 35 games (-19.65 Units / -53% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 82 games (-18.90 Units / -20% ROI)

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Washington Wizards: Keys to the Game vs. the Memphis Grizzlies

The Wizards were winless (0-10) when forcing fewer than 5 steals last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .385

The Wizards were 3-40 (.070) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .431

The Wizards are 4-43 (.085) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .428

The Wizards are winless (0-11) when forcing fewer than 5 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .393

Memphis Grizzlies: Keys to the Game vs. the Washington Wizards

The Grizzlies are 1-29 (.033) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .209

The Grizzlies were winless (0-19) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .142

The Grizzlies were 1-28 (.034) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .207

The Grizzlies were 26-11 (.703) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .466

Injury Report: Grizzlies vs. WizardsFriday‘s Game, Nov. 8

  • Memphis Grizzlies – No Injuries Reported
  • Washington Wizards – No Injuries Reported

Washington Wizards Offensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards have a TS% of 67% in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 49%

The Wizards averaged 19.2 fast break points per game (788 points/41 games) on the road last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.0

The Wizards have an eFG% of 75% in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 53%

The Wizards averaged 17.6 fast break points per game (1,442 points/82 games) last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.4

Memphis Grizzlies Offensive Stats & Trends

The Grizzlies had a TS% of 44% in close and late situations last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 49%

The Grizzlies had an eFG% of 51% last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

The Grizzlies have an eFG% of 51% since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

The Grizzlies had an eFG% of 47% in close and late situations last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

Washington Wizards Defensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards have allowed 17.6 second chance points per game (810 points/46 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.7

The Wizards allowed 17.5 second chance points per game (716 points/41 games) at home last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.6

The Wizards have allowed 57.8 points in the paint per game (5,082 points/88 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 50.1

The Wizards averaged 34.0 defensive rebounds per game (2,790 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

Memphis Grizzlies Defensive Stats & Trends

The Grizzlies have averaged 6.7 blocks per game (300 blocks/45 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Grizzlies averaged 5.8 blocks per game (473 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Grizzlies have averaged 8.5 steals per game (391 steals/46 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Grizzlies averaged 8.3 steals per game (680 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3


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