Indiana Pacers vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/23

Betting on today’s Pacers and Grizzlies game? Catch the action at FedExForum in Memphis, TN, as the Grizzlies hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on BSSE. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 247 points, and the Grizzlies are favored to win at home vs. the Pacers.

INDIANA PACERS VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Indiana Pacers +5

This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 21st.

WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 114-100 in favor of the Pacers.
  • Our projections have Tyrese Haliburton finishing with Tyrese Haliburton points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 52.4% and knocking down 12 threes.

Will the Pacers Find a Way to Win in Memphis?

In the Pacers’ last five games, they are 1-4 and have an overall record of 14-12. In the Eastern Conference, the Pacers are currently 8th and in the Central division, they are 3rd.

Indiana arrives with an ATS record of 14-12 for the season up to this point. Indiana has failed to cover the spread in three straight road games and are 6-6 ATS on the road compared to 8-6 at home.

Coming off their recent game, the Pacers offense tallied 144 points in a matchup against the Hornets. Their field goal percentage for the game was 61.2%, and they made 18 threes. For the season, the Pacers offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NBA with a field goal percentage of 50%. So far, they have hit 59% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 14.3 made three’s per contest.

Facing Memphis, the Pacers aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 126.5 points allowed per game (29).

In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Pacers defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 56.1% while allowing 39.3% from downtown.

Taking a Look at the Grizzlies Chances at Home

Coming into their matchup with the Pacers, the Grizzlies have an overall record of 7-19 and have gone 1-2 in their last three games. On the road this season, the Grizzlies are 6-8 compared to a 1-11 record at home.

Memphis currently has an ATS record below .500, sitting at 10-16 at this point. As the favorite this season, Memphis is 4-5 vs. the spread while going 6-11 as the underdog.

The Grizzlies are coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 115 points vs. the Pelicans. This figure is more than their season average of 106 points per game. Currently leading the team in scoring is Desmond Bane who comes into today’s matchup averaging 24.4. Jaren Jackson Jr. also heads into the game with a PPG average of 21.5.

Coming into today’s game, the Grizzlies’ defense is giving up an average of 112.5 points per contest.

On two point field goal attempts, the Grizzlies’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 50.8% and allowing 39.2% from beyond the arc.