NBA: Grizzlies vs Wizards Predictions
NBA betting action sees the Memphis Grizzlies taking on the Washington Wizards on Thursday March 12 at the Verizon Center in Landover, Maryland. Cappers Picks provides complimentary handicapping picks all NBA season long.
The Grizzlies are one of the best teams in the league but Washington, when right, can put a scare into anybody.
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Memphis Grizzlies (45-19) vs. Washington Wizards (36-28)
Thursday March 12
7:00PM
Verizon Center – Landover, MD
TNT
NBA Betting Line: Memphis -1
NBA Betting Total: 184.5
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Not bad to a Thursday.
Memphis
The Grizzlies are on a back to back and coming off a surprise loss at Boston last night. The thing that killed this normally sound team was turnovers as they outshot the Celtics including making all of their free throws. Memphis is a great candidate to bounce back but Washington is no pushover.
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They will need a return to form of Marc Gasol who was held under 10 points in the loss and they definitely need more from Courtney Lee. This game looks like just a hiccup but they are still on the road.
Mike Conley led with 20 points but he also had more turnovers than assists.
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Its funny because he combined that with a great shooting night (9 for 12) which makes it clear they need him in more of a facilitator role than a scorer.
Tony Allen was second on the team in scoring and that also is rare thing for Memphis. Known as a defensive stopper he is not a great shooter and if he is getting lots of opportunities it can take the team out of rhythm.
Washington
The Wizards continue to struggle with consistency.
They snapped their long losing streak but they are just 3-2 over their past five and Memphis coming to town is not going to be easy.
However, I do think they can match up with the Grizzlies because they have quality size up front. The question is whether they can get the production they need from their backcourt duo.
John Wall and Bradley Beal have not been tearing up the nets lately and few others on the team are go to scorers.
Wall is leading the team but his scoring average is down to 16ppg.
Its nice that he is averaging a double-double but for this team to be at its best he needs to be more aggressive. When you look at the Wizards numbers it looks like they are managing minutes to be fresh during the playoffs.
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It is not a bad strategy but it doesn’t hide the fact that Wall and Beal have not been shooting well all season.
NBA Betting Trends:
- Grizzlies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Grizzlies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
- Grizzlies are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
- Wizards are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
- Wizards are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games.
- Over is 6-0 in Wizards last 6 games playing on 2 days rest.
NBA Betting Prediction: Washington +1
This is just not a good spot for Memphis.
NBA Score Prediction: Washington 97 – Memphis 93
They won’t be as sloppy as they were against Boston but it won’t be enough. Tired legs won’t help.
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