It will be a matchup of two teams headed in opposite directions when the Cleveland Cavaliers (15-7) and Memphis Grizzlies (7-14) face off at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavaliers have won 10 consecutive games, while the Grizzlies have lost their last 10 games. The game will air on Fox Sports – Ohio at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 2, 2017.
The Over/Under (O/U) for the game opened at 208 points with Cleveland set as an 11.5-point favorite.
Memphis Grizzlies at Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Prediction
In the Grizzlies’ last game, they were beaten by the San Antonio Spurs, 95-79. Getting to the free throw line was one of San Antonio’s largest strengths. They had 32 free throw attempts, while Memphis had 18. Marc Gasol was Memphis’ leading scorer with 16 points on 6-for-16 shooting.
The Cavaliers were victorious over the Atlanta Hawks in their last game, 121-114. The Cavaliers, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.8, had an extraordinary mark of 36.4 and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.633 (above their season average of 0.544). With 24 points, 12 assists and six rebounds, Cleveland’s LeBron James put together a solid performance.
The aggressive Cleveland offense looks poised to dominate from the foul line. The Cavaliers rank fourth in the league with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.230, while Memphis ranks 28th in FTA rate allowed (0.236).
Memphis comes into the game with records of 7-14 straight up (SU) and 6-13-1 against the spread (ATS). Vegas is known to set the total high when the Grizzlies are involved, as 65.0 percent of their games have finished under the O/U total.
Cleveland is 15-7 SU, but they are just 8-13-1 ATS. Unlike Memphis, games featuring the Cavaliers have typically finished over the total (59.1 percent).
After splitting two games last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. The Grizzlies won the last game 93-85. Memphis won the rebounding battle. The Grizzlies had more offensive rebounds (14 vs. seven), defensive rebounds (41 vs. 32) and total rebounds (55 vs. 39).
Memphis Grizzlies at Cleveland Cavaliers Free Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Cavaliers, ATS Winner – Grizzlies, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Memphis is 3-5-1 ATS on the road with 4 overs, 4 unders and 1 push.
At home, Cleveland is 1-9-1 ATS with 6 overs and 5 unders.
Memphis is 5-3 when they allow below 100 points, while Cleveland is 6-0.
In games where they score above 100 points, the Cavaliers are 15-5 and the Grizzlies are 4-3.
Memphis ranks fourth in assists allowed per game (20.1) while Cleveland ranks 27th (24.8).
The Cavaliers rank second in blocks allowed per game (4.0) while the Grizzlies rank 23rd (5.4).
Memphis ranks fifth in points allowed in the paint per game (40.9) while Cleveland ranks 20th (46.0).
The Cavaliers rank 12th in second chance points per game (12.7) while the Grizzlies rank 27th (8.7).
Memphis ranks fifth in fast break points per game (14.2) while Cleveland ranks 20th (9.1).
The Cavaliers rank fourth in three pointers attempted per game (32.4) while the Grizzlies rank 18th (27.4).
Memphis ranks first in points off turnovers allowed per game (14.3) while Cleveland ranks 15th (17.2).
The Cavaliers rank 17th in rebounds per game (42.9) while the Grizzlies rank 29th (39.4).
Memphis ranks second in steals allowed per game (7.0) while Cleveland ranks ninth (7.6).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Memphis is 0-4-1 ATS with 4 unders and 1 over.
Cleveland is 2-3 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs over their last five games.
The Grizzlies’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.6, up from 3.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Cavaliers have scored an average of 112.2 points per game (1.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 102.0 points per game (6.8 below their season average).
