Memphis Grizzlies vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 09/04/2024, 04:53  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 09/04/2024 at 05:51 in NBA Predictions

The San Antonio Spurs will travel to the FedExForum to face the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA on Tuesday night. The hosts are 27-51 and 13th in the Western Conference, while the visitors are 19-59 and bottom of the Conference standings. 

Neither of these teams will be part of the postseason, with their remaining matches likely serving as preparation for the next season's rebuild. The Spurs enter this game following a thrilling 133-126 double-overtime loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, with Victor Wembanyama contributing 33 points, 18 rebounds, and seven blocks, while Julian Champagnie and Tre Jones added 17 points each. The Spurs have struggled both offensively and defensively this season, ranking 22nd in scoring with 112.3 points per game, just slightly lower than the 112.7 points per game the Grizzlies allow. Defensively, they concede an average of 119.2 points per game, placing them 25th in the NBA this season. Devin Vassell and Jeremy Sochan have been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to foot injuries.

Despite facing numerous injuries this season, the Grizzlies have maintained competitiveness, but their three-game winning streak was halted in their last outing, a 116-96 loss to the 76ers. Scotty Pippen Jr. led the Grizzlies with 24 points and five assists, while GG Jackson contributed 17 points and six rebounds. Despite key absences like Ja Morant and Derrick Rose for significant portions of the season, Memphis has struggled offensively, ranking last in the league for points scored with an average of 105.9 per game. However, defensively, the Grizzlies have fared better, ranking 11th overall by allowing 112.7 points per game, and they conceded an average of 102.3 points in their last three games. Memphis has been fielding a primarily G League team in recent weeks and continues to be without up to 12 players due to injury.