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

Prediction published on 17/01/2025, 01:51  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 17/01/2025 at 02:00 in NBA Predictions

The San Antonio Spurs will be at home against the Memphis Grizzlies in their next assignment in the NBA. The Spurs enter this match placed 12th in the Western Conference, six games behind their third-placed hosts. Below is our prediction for this match.

The Spurs lost 129-115 at home to the Grizzlies in the first game of this back-to-back. That marked their 10th successive loss at home to Memphis and they will be eager to snap this unwanted record.

Gregg Popovich’s men have suffered four losses in their last five games. This return has seen them drop further away from the playoff places.

The Spurs, who are one game below .500, are half a game from 10th place, the final play-in slot.

Jeremy Sochan remains unavailable due to a back issue.

The Grizzlies have lost once in their last 16 meetings with the Spurs. They were on a 14-match winning streak in this tie when they lost in their final meeting last season.

Taylor Jenkins’ men will be confident of another success given their strong showing in the first game.

Memphis have stuttered in their most recent fixtures, losing four of their last seven matches. As a result, they're now 8.5 games behind in the race for top spot out West.

Ja Morant scored 21 points in the first game but remains on the injury report with a foot issue.