The Memphis Grizzlies have lost five straight games and are 9-point underdogs as they take on the Brooklyn Nets. The total for this non-conference matchup is set at 210.5 points.

Brooklyn is currently on a two-game win streak and is favored by nine points. This game will be played at the Barclays Center and will tip off at 7:30 ET. You can catch the action on YES.

MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS BROOKLYN NETS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies +9

This game will be played at Barclays Center at 7:30 ET on Monday, March 4th.

WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 108-101 in favor of the Nets.
  • Our projections have Mikal Bridges finishing with Mikal Bridges points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Nets finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.1% and knocking down 11 threes.

Can the Grizzlies Offense Score Enough on the Road?

The Grizzlies are looking to snap a five-game losing streak as they take on the Nets today. Memphis is 20-41 on the season, which has them in 13th place in the Western Conference.

As the underdog, the Grizzlies have gone 14-31 this season and are 3-1 against the spread in their last three games as the underdog. On the road, Memphis is 17-13 ATS compared to 12-19 ATS at home.

This season, the Grizzlies have an O/U record of 27-33-1, and 57 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today’s line of 210.5. On average, their games have finished with 218.8 points.

In their last game, the Grizzlies lost to the Trail Blazers by a score of 107-100. The O/U line for that game was 210 points, and Memphis was favored by 2.5 points going into the game.

Overall, the Grizzlies are 29-32 against the spread this season, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last two games. On the road, Memphis is 17-13 ATS, while going 12-19 ATS at home.

When it comes to scoring, the Grizzlies have struggled this season, ranking last in the NBA with just 106.1 points per game. Interestingly, they have actually scored more on the road (108.8 PPG) compared to at home (103.4 PPG).

So far, Memphis has outscored the NBA average in just 19.7% of their games. They have also been below their own scoring average in each of their last five contests.

When it comes to their offensive style, the Grizzlies are one of the league leaders in three-point attempts at 38.6 per game. However, they are hitting just 34% of their shots from beyond the arc (30th). From two-point range, Memphis is shooting 50% (29th).

Coming into today’s game, the Grizzlies’ defense is giving up an average of 112.8 points per contest. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Grizzlies are forcing 14.1 per game, which is 25th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 4th in blocked shots at 6.1 per game.

Will Brooklyn Live Up to Expectations at Home?

Brooklyn is favored by 9 points in today’s game against Memphis. This season, the Nets have been favored in 19 of their 60 games and have a record of 14-5 in those games. They have won their last three games against the spread and are 27-30 ATS for the season.

The Nets’ O/U record for the season is 27-33, and their games have averaged a combined 226.5 points. Today’s line of 210.5 is lower than all but one of their games this season.

In their last game, the Nets defeated the Hawks by a score of 114-102. They were 1-point underdogs going into the game and have now won two straight games. The game finished with a combined scoring total of 216 points, which was below the O/U line of 218.5.

Currently, the Nets are 11th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 24-36. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 16-19 and 2-8 against division opponents. At home, the Nets are 15-17 compared to 9-19 on the road.

When playing at home, the Brooklyn Nets are averaging 114.3 points per game, which is 20th in the NBA. Overall, the Nets are 23rd in scoring at 112.2 points per game. In terms of pace, Brooklyn is 24th in the league at 97.3 possessions per game.

So far this season, the Nets have outscored the NBA scoring average in 40% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, Brooklyn is shooting 45% from the field, which is 27th in the league. They are also 25th in true shooting percentage.

When it comes to three-point shooting, the Nets are 6th in the NBA with an average of 13.7 made threes per game. Overall, they are 16th in three-point shooting percentage at 36%. In terms of free throws, Brooklyn is 27th in both free throws made and attempted per game.

On defense, the Nets come into the game ranked 15th in the league in points allowed at 114.3 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 102.3 points per contest (7th). The Nets defense is coming off a game in which they held the Hawks offense to just 46.6% shooting. Overall, they gave up 102 points to Atlanta.