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

Prediction published on 02/01/2024, 06:15  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 02/01/2024 at 11:00 in NBA Prediction

The San Antonio Spurs will head to FedEx Forum to take on the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA on Tuesday. The hosts are 10-22 and 13th in the Western Conference, while the visitors are 5-27 and at the foot of the standings. 

The San Antonio Spurs are in desperate need of a victory after losing seven of their last eight games. Despite splitting two games with the Trail Blazers, their recent defeat to the Celtics highlighted their struggles. In a 134-101 blowout loss, San Antonio fell behind early and trailed throughout. Devin Vassell scored 22 points, and Victor Wembanyama contributed 21 points with seven rebounds. Currently, San Antonio's squad is ranked 25th in scoring in the NBA (111.3 PPG), while Memphis' team holds the 14th position in points allowed per game (113.8). The defensive challenges persist for the Spurs, as they are conceding an average of 123.3 points per contest, placing them 28th in the NBA. At home, San Antonio manages to score 114.8 points per game, a slight improvement compared to their road performance, where they average 107.9 points.

Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies are currently on a three-game losing streak, suffering defeats against the Nuggets, Clippers, and Kings. In their recent 123-92 loss to the Kings, Jaren Jackson led the team with 18 points. The Kings' defense effectively restricted the Grizzlies from penetrating the paint, limiting them to only 32 points inside. This highlights a major issue for Memphis, as teams successful in containing Ja Morant's drives tend to secure comfortable victories against them. The Grizzlies are being outscored by an average of seven points per game with a -227 scoring differential overall. They average 106.8 points per game, ranking 30th in the NBA, which is 16.5 points fewer than the Spurs typically allow. Defensively, Memphis allows 113.8 points per contest, placing them 15th in the league. Notably, in the 2023-24 season, the Grizzlies' offense has been notably worse at home, where they average 103.7 points per game, compared to road games, where they put up 109.1 per game.