The Memphis Grizzlies (8-19) will attempt to end their six-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Washington Wizards (14-13) at Capital One Arena. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 13, 2017, and will air on Fox Sports – Southeast.
Memphis Grizzlies at Washington Wizards Betting Prediction
The Grizzlies are trying to rebound after their 107-82 loss to the Miami Heat in their last matchup. Miami launched 27 three pointers, making 14 of them (51.9 percent), while Memphis was 8-27 (29.6 percent). Marc Gasol was the top scorer from either team with 19 points on 5-for-14 shooting.
The last time the Wizards played, they lost to the Brooklyn Nets, 103-98. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Brooklyn’s biggest strengths. They had 33 free throw attempts, while Washington had 22. Washington’s Bradley Beal put together a good performance, leading both teams in scoring with 28 points on 11-for-33 shooting.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Washington figures to have a considerable edge. The Wizards defense ranks ninth in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.511), while the Memphis offense is ranked 23rd in effective field goal percentage (0.504).
Memphis holds records of 8-19 straight up (SU) and 9-17-1 against the spread (ATS). Of the Grizzlies’ 27 games, 17 have finished under the projected point total.
Meanwhile, Washington owns records of 14-13 SU and 14-12 ATS. Similarly to Memphis, games featuring the Wizards also have typically finished under the O/U total (65.4 percent).
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent game, the Wizards won 104-101. Washington’s 0.500 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Memphis, who had a rate of 0.446.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Washington Wizards Free Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Wizards, ATS Winner – Wizards, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
On the road, Memphis is 4-6-1 ATS with 5 overs, 5 unders and 1 push.
Washington is 4-7 ATS at home with 6 unders and 5 overs.
In games where they hold opponents under 100 points, Washington is 11-1 and Memphis is 6-4.
The Wizards are 12-7 when they score above 100 points, while the Grizzlies are 4-6.
Memphis ranks 13th in second chance points allowed per game (11.8) while Washington ranks 28th (13.8).
The Wizards rank 16th in rebounds per game (42.8) while the Grizzlies rank 28th (38.7).
Memphis ranks eighth in blocks per game (5.2) while Washington ranks 19th in blocks allowed per game (5.0).
The Wizards rank first in steals allowed per game (6.8) while the Grizzlies rank ninth (7.2).
Washington averages 10.3 fast break points per game, which ranks 14th in the NBA. Memphis ranks 22nd in fast break points allowed per game (13.4).
The Grizzlies rank fourth in assists allowed per game (20.3) while the Wizards rank 11th (21.7).
Washington ranks eighth in points off turnovers per game (18.2) while Memphis ranks 10th in points off turnovers allowed per game (15.3).
The Grizzlies average 42.9 points in the paint per game, which ranks 16th in the NBA. The Wizards rank 17th in points allowed in the paint per game (44.4).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Memphis is 2-3 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs.
Washington is 3-2 ATS with 4 unders and 1 over over their last five games.
The Grizzlies’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.6, up from 4.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Wizards have scored an average of 98.8 points per game (7.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 104.6 points per game (0.6 above their season average).
