Memphis Grizzlies vs. Portland Trail Blazers NBA Betting Tips and Best Bets for Week
by Richard Jacobs | Feb 16, 2022
Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers Betting Picks & Predictions
The Portland Trail Blazers (24-34) will need a huge game out of leading scorer Anfernee Simons (16.7 ppg) if they want to hang with the favored Memphis Grizzlies (41-18). Ja Morant and the Grizzlies are double-digit favorites (-11.5) against the Trail Blazers on February 16, 2022. A point total of 229 is set for the game. Find more below on the Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers betting line, injury report, head-to-head stats, best bets and more.
Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers Betting Line
Grizzlies vs Trail Blazers Betting Information
Favorite |
Spread |
Favorite Spread Odds |
Underdog Spread Odds |
Total |
Over Total Odds |
Under Total Odds |
Favorite Moneyline |
Underdog Moneyline |
Grizzlies |
-11.5 |
– |
– |
229 |
-110 |
-110 |
-748 |
521 |
Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers Game Info
- Game Day: Wednesday, February 16, 2022
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Location: Memphis, Tennessee
- Arena: FedExForum
Computer Predictions for Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers
Computer picks for Grizzlies vs Trail Blazers
ATS |
Over/Under |
Score Prediction |
|
Under (229) |
Trail Blazers 117 Grizzlies 104 |
Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers Betting Trends
Memphis’ record against the spread last season was 40-27-1.
As a 11.5-point favorite or greater, the Grizzlies had one win ATS (1-1) last year.
In 72 Memphis games last year, 35 of them hit the over.
Memphis Grizzlies Leaders
Kyle Anderson averaged 12.4 points, 3.6 assists and 5.7 rebounds per game last season.
Dillon Brooks averaged 17.2 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest last year. At the other end, he averaged 1.2 steals and 0.4 blocks.
Brandon Clarke posted 10.3 points, 1.6 assists and 5.6 rebounds per contest last season.
Steven Adams was tops on his team in rebounds per contest (8.9) last season, and also put up 7.6 points and 1.9 assists. Defensively, he posted 0.9 steals and 0.7 blocks.
Memphis Grizzlies Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
Field Goal % |
46 |
15 |
Opp. Field Goal % |
45.2 |
13 |
Rebounds Per Game |
49 |
1 |
Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
42.8 |
4 |
Turnovers Per Game |
12.7 |
8 |
Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
14.6 |
4 |
Trail Blazers vs. Grizzlies Betting Trends
Portland is 24-33-1 against the spread this season.
The Trail Blazers have won once ATS (1-1) as a 11.5-point underdog or greater this year.
Portland has seen 28 of its 58 games hit the over.
Portland Trail Blazers Leaders
Anfernee Simons’ points (16.7 per game) and assists (3.8 per game) stat lines give him the top scoring and assists spots on the Trail Blazers’ leaderboards.
Jusuf Nurkic is at the top of the Portland rebounding leaderboard with 11.1 rebounds per game. He also racks up 14.7 points and adds 2.8 assists per game.
Portland’s leader in steals is Nurkic (1.1 per game), and its leader in blocks is Nassir Little (0.9 per game).
Portland Trail Blazers Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
Field Goal % |
44.8 |
23 |
Opp. Field Goal % |
47.3 |
26 |
Rebounds Per Game |
44.1 |
20 |
Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
43.8 |
11 |
Turnovers Per Game |
13.1 |
15 |
Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
13.1 |
13 |
Grizzlies and Trail Blazers Injury Report
Grizzlies: Killian Tillie: Day To Day (Back), Santi Aldama: Day To Day (Foot), Ja Morant: Day To Day (Ankle), Xavier Tillman: Day To Day (Thigh), Yves Pons: Day To Day (Thigh), Dillon Brooks: Out (Ankle)
Trail Blazers: Nassir Little: Out For Season (Shoulder), Dennis Smith Jr.: Out (Elbow), Didi Louzada: Out (Kne), Damian Lillard: Out (Abdominal), Keon Johnson: Out (Ankle), Eric Bledsoe: Out (Achilles), Joe Ingles: Out For Season (Knee)
Betting Tips for Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers
We have the Grizzlies (-11.5) as our best bet in this game after taking a look at all of the key stats and trends for this matchup. Our computer projects the total score will stay under the total of 229 points, with a final score of Grizzlies 117, Trail Blazers 104.