At 8:00 ET, the Brooklyn Nets (-123) will travel to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies (+102) in a non-conference matchup. Brooklyn is currently favored by 1.5 points and the over/under line is sitting at 215.5 points.

BSSE will have the TV coverage for this game at FedExForum. The Nets are 11th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 21-35, while the Grizzlies are 13th in the West at 20-37. Brooklyn has dropped four straight games.

BROOKLYN NETS VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Brooklyn Nets -1.5

This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:00 ET on Monday, February 26th.

WHY BET THE BROOKLYN NETS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 128-75 in favor of the Nets.
  • Our projections have Cam Thomas finishing with Cam Thomas points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Nets finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 14 threes.

Are Brooklyn Ready for a Road Win?

Brooklyn is looking to snap a four-game losing streak today against Memphis. The Nets were last in action against the Timberwolves, losing by a score of 101-86. They were 8-point underdogs in that game.

This season, Brooklyn has an O/U record of 26-30, and the under has hit in their last three games. On average, their games have finished with a combined score of 228 points, and today’s O/U line is 215.5.

Against the spread, the Nets have lost three straight games and have an overall ATS record of 24-29. On the road, they are 9-17 ATS compared to 15-12 at home.

As the favorite, Brooklyn is 12-5 straight-up and 10-7 ATS. They have been favored in 17 of their 56 games this season. In non-conference games, the Nets are 7-17 and 2-8 against other teams in the Atlantic Division.

Currently, Brooklyn is 11th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 21-35. In the East, they are 14-18 compared to 7-17 against Western Conference teams.

On the season, the Nets are 23rd in scoring at 112.5 points per game. They are also 23rd in scoring on the road at 110.8 points per game.

When it comes to three-point shooting, Brooklyn is 7th in the league in made threes at 13.6 per game. On the season, they are 16th in three-point shooting at 36%.

So far, the Nets have outscored the NBA scoring average in 41.1% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 22nd in the league at 97.7 possessions per game.

Brooklyn’s defense is currently in line with the NBA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 115.5 points per game. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Nets defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 53.2% while allowing 38.1% from downtown.

Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog Memphis?

In their most recent game, the Grizzlies fell to the Clippers by a score of 101-95. The O/U line for the game was set at 224.5 points, and Memphis covered the spread as 9-point underdogs.

Memphis has an average scoring differential of -6.5 points per game at home this season. In Western Conference play, they are 13-25 compared to 7-12 against non-conference opponents. This puts them 13th in the West and 4th in the Southwest Division.

This season, the Grizzlies have an ATS record of 28-29, including a 12-16 mark at home. They have covered the spread in their last four home games and are 23-20 vs. the spread as underdogs.

For the season, Memphis has an O/U record of 25-31-1. Today’s O/U line of 215.5 is lower than the team’s season average of 223.2. In 47 of their games, the Grizzlies have had higher O/U lines than 215.5.

Overall, Memphis is 20-37 this season and is looking to bounce back from their loss to the Clippers. In that game, they were 9-point underdogs and covered the spread.

At home, the Grizzlies are last in the NBA in scoring at 104.5 points per game. Overall, they are 30th in the league at 106.9 points per game. In terms of pace, Memphis is 16th at 98.4 possessions per game.

When it comes to shooting, the Grizzlies are 29th in field goal percentage at 44%. They are also 29th in two-point shooting at 51%. From beyond the arc, Memphis is 9th in made threes but just 29th in three-point shooting percentage.

So far this season, the Grizzlies have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 21.1% of their games. They are also 29th in free throw attempts and 22nd in offensive rebounds. In terms of assists, Memphis is 22nd in the league at 25.4 per game.

On defense, the Grizzlies come into the game ranked 9th in the league in points allowed at 112.8 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 108 points per contest (15th). The Grizzlies defense is coming off a game in which they held the Clippers offense to just 41.8% shooting. Overall, they gave up 101 points to Los Angeles.