Memphis Grizzlies vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 01/02/2024, 01:03  by Kennedy Kechula in NBA Predictions

The in-form Cleveland Cavaliers will be away to the Memphis Grizzlies seeking yet another NBA regular season victory. They come into this match as the fourth-best team in the Eastern Conference while the Grizzlies are 13th in the West. The Grizzlies have lost their last two matches. Before this skid, they had won three in a row. Taylor Jenkins’ men were defeated 103-94 at home by the Kings last time out. It was their 29th defeat of the campaign and 16th loss at home. Memphis has one of the worst home records this season. They have managed just five victories as hosts. The Grizzlies have seven players ruled out for this game. Four more are doubtful including Luke Kennard, Derrick Rose, and John Konchar. Memphis is averaging 107.5 points a game which is the worst record in the league.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been in sublime form in the lead-up to this game. J.B. Bickerstaff’s men have won 11 of their last 12 matches. They are currently on a three-game winning run and defeated the Pistons in the first match of this back-to-back. Their 29th win of the season ended 128-121. The Cavs haven’t had the best of times when up against the Grizzlies in recent meetings. They have lost four times in the last five matchups with Memphis. But with both teams’ contrasting forms, they will be confident of drawing first blood here. Darius Garland made his return from a lengthy injury absence in the win over Detroit. He was the team’s second-leading scorer with 19 points. Ty Jerome and Tristan Thompson missed the game and should be absent here too. Thompson’s absence is due to suspension.