The San Antonio Spurs (14-7) and the Memphis Grizzlies (7-13), who both like to play patient, will clash at FedExForum. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, December 1, 2017, and will air on Fox Sports – Southeast.
San Antonio opened as a 4-point favorite, while the Over/Under (O/U) for the game has been set at 193.5 points.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Memphis Grizzlies Betting Prediction
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, Aldridge scored a game-high 41 points and the Spurs beat the Grizzlies 104-95, resulting in a push. He also had six rebounds. The game finished with a total of 199 points, which was just 4.5 points above the projected point total of 194.5 points. The Spurs had a much better turnover percentage (9.5 vs. 16.8) and had a better free throw rate (0.267 vs. 0.182).
The ineffective offense of Memphis (24th in the NBA with an offensive efficiency of 102.6) will clash against the elite defense of San Antonio (fourth in the league with a defensive efficiency of 101.8). The Spurs figure to have the advantage on that end of the court.
San Antonio holds records of 14-7 straight up (SU) and 10-9-2 against the spread (ATS). Vegas has a tendency to set the total high when the Spurs are involved, as 57.1 percent of their games have ended under the projected point total.
Meanwhile, Memphis owns records of 7-13 SU and 6-13-1 ATS. Games including the Grizzlies also have typically finished under the O/U total (65.0 percent).
Kyle Anderson has averaged 12.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.8 steals over the last five games for San Antonio.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Memphis Grizzlies Odds Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Spurs, ATS Winner – Grizzlies, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
On the road, San Antonio is 2-6-1 ATS with 7 unders and 2 overs.
Memphis is 3-8 ATS at home with 9 unders and 2 overs.
When allowing below 100 points, Memphis is 5-2 and San Antonio is 9-3.
The Grizzlies are 4-3 when they score above 100 points, while the Spurs are 11-0.
San Antonio ranks second in blocks per game (6.0) while Memphis ranks 24th in blocks allowed per game (5.5).
The Spurs rank seventh in second chance points per game (13.7) while the Grizzlies rank 26th (8.8).
San Antonio ranks 12th in rebounds per game (44.8) while Memphis ranks 28th (39.5).
The Grizzlies rank fifth in fast break points per game (14.4) while the Spurs rank 19th (9.2).
Memphis ranks first in points off turnovers allowed per game (14.0) while San Antonio ranks 14th (17.3).
The Spurs rank third in three pointers allowed per game (25.7) while the Grizzlies rank 14th (28.8).
Memphis ranks second in steals allowed per game (6.9) while San Antonio ranks 11th (7.7).
The Grizzlies rank fourth in assists allowed per game (20.1) while the Spurs rank 10th (22.0).
Memphis ranks 13th in points in the paint per game (44.8) while San Antonio ranks 16th in points allowed in the paint per game (43.3).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, San Antonio is 2-2-1 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs.
Memphis is 0-4-1 ATS with 4 unders and 1 over over their last five games.
The Spurs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.0, up from 3.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Grizzlies have scored an average of 92.2 points per game (6.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 100.2 points per game (0.8 below their season average).
