Nets vs Grizzlies Prediction and Betting Tips 14 Dec 2024 - NBA Prediction
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13.12.2024 18:06
Nets vs Grizzlies Prediction
As the Memphis Grizzlies have been a very hot team in NBA play recently, they play a Nets squad that seems like their tank has officially started with this losing streak. Seeing that Memphis has come off a 140-112 win against Washington, this Nets unit took a tough loss to Milwaukee. This game will be played on December 14th at 6:30 A.M. IST in the FedEx Forum of Memphis. Below are our key betting tips, top player props, vital injuries, and key head-to-head trends entering this matchup.
Nets vs Grizzlies Key Betting Tips & Predictions
1. Memphis Grizzlies vs Brooklyn Nets Moneyline Pick
Seeing that the money line is at -393, Memphis has a way more athletic unit that can create on both ends. Led by Ja Morant and Desmond Bane in their backcourt, this duo should easily have way more points than Dennis Schroeder plus Keon Johnson. Having Jaylen Wells at small forward, his agility and speed help Memphis win a key rebounding battle against scoring threat Cameron Johnson. Knowing that Jaren Jackson Jr. will have more rebounds, blocks, and points than Dorian Finney-Smith, Brandon Clarke is more of an offensive threat than Nic Claxton. Therefore, Brooklyn should win their -393 money line and start a new streak against Memphis.
2. Memphis Grizzlies vs Brooklyn Nets Point Spread Pick
Knowing that the spread is at -8.5 for Memphis, this should be taken due to their prowess as a much more explosive unit. Led by Ja Morant, his ability to use ball-handling skills and create great jump-shot looks has been vital for this offense. Being someone who has great control when dribbling, he has provided a lot of assists throughout the early part of this season. Being against a point guard like Dennis Schroeder, Morant will be quick enough to beat him on the defensive end, while creating great looks as an attacker towards his basket. Knowing that Schroeder has lost some tempo in his defense, Morant should also continually find open shots. Meanwhile, Desmond Bane has been one of the best shooters and should continue knocking down looks from outside or near the hoop. Someone who can rebound plus provide for others as well, he will have a complete mismatch against Keon Johnson. Knowing Bane has a very underrated ability to block, he will attack his defense and offense pretty easily. With Jaylen Wells being a hustler who continues going to the rim with urge through his dribbles plus finishing floaters, he can create drawn fouls too. Being known for his side-to-side defense, he will limit Cameron Johnson’s easy three-point looks while forcing him to work inside more. Having Jaren Jackson Jr. as an elite rim protector and finisher over Dorian Finney-Smith, this unit will have Brandon Clarke’s offensive greats to control Nic Claxton. All in all, the Grizzlies should win their -8.5 spread with ease.
3. Memphis Grizzlies vs Brooklyn Nets Over/Under Pick (Total Points)
With the over/under being 219.5 points, both teams have pretty strong offenses that can score at high rates. As Brooklyn has a point guard who can provide layups plus outside shooting at a top-notch level, his passing ability helped their shooting guard find some form of offense. Having a small forward known for his perimeter shooting prowess, their center continues to be a strong finisher inside. Meanwhile, Memphis has one of the most athletic point guards that can create with scoring and passing, while his dribbling is top-notch. With a strong deep shooter at shooting guard next to him, this unit has a small forward who can provide quickness for dunks or floaters. Having a small forward who can hit threes plus inside shots, their center will provide physicality of rebounds. Seeing this, the score should be much higher than their 210 points from last time out.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Brooklyn Nets Top Player Props
Desmond Bane over 16.5 points at 1.61: Knowing that the Memphis guard continues being a key long-range shooter, his greatness in creating inside will help him have a strong night. Going up against a very weak and inexperienced defender in Keon Johnson, Bane should have great looks throughout while hitting multiple open ones as well. Being someone who puts in about 14.5 points, he should hit way over his season average in this game.
Dorian Finney-Smith under 9.5 points at 1.71: As the Brooklyn Nets power forward has never shown to be a consistent scorer, he will have a tough time against a stronger defense. Matching up with Jaren Jackson Jr., Dorian Finney-Smith will not be able to attack the paint like normal because of the Grizzlies' power forward’s blocking ability. Seeing the average is 10.6 points a night, he will be under his season average this matchup.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Brooklyn Nets Injury News & Impact
Memphis Grizzlies Injuries: As Zach Edey, 11.1 points, remains out with an ankle issue, they will still be missing G.G. Jackson II because of a foot problem. Having no Vince Williams due to a right ankle sprain, this group will be without three-point shooter Luke Kennard since he hurt his foot. The good news is that this group returns Ja Morant from his back injury and Desmond Bane due to a toe problem.
Brooklyn Nets Injuries: Having no Ziare Williams, 8.6 points, due to a knee issue, they will be without star scorer Cam Thomas because of an injured left hamstring. With no Jaylen Martin in their lineup, this unit’s depth will be a huge question mark heading into the game.
Nets vs Grizzlies Head-to-Head Trends
Although Brooklyn is on a 2-game winning streak against Memphis, this Grizzlies unit is looking to completely switch it. Putting in 100 points in 3 straight matchups and averaging 105.3 during that time, this Grizzlies unit hopes to have another pretty high-scoring game. Being 8-4 against the spread vs Brookly over their last 12 matchups, this Memphis unit hopes to keep making their record stronger.
Betting Insights & Public Trends
Looking at the current public trends, Memphis is favored by 79.6% of bettors to beat Brooklyn in this game.
Nets vs Grizzlies Final Prediction
With the Memphis Grizzlies being one of the strongest units entering this matchup, they should control this tempo with ease. Going against a squad in Brooklyn that has had some big-time injuries and losses over the past couple of weeks, this group should have another victory. Led by Ja Morant who continues showing elite prowess as a ball-handler, he should attack the rim with ease. Someone who can use quickness to get in, his ability to create for others and shoot threes off the dribble makes him special. Looking to go up against a weaker defender in Dennis Schroeder, he should score with ease while also being able to create steals on the other end. Someone with reach-in abilities at a high level, he remains amongst the most underrated deflectors causing Memphis to score more points and limit Schroeder’s offensive game. With Desmond Bane being a big-time knockdown shooter at shooting guard, his ability to go in for dunks has turned into a great piece of this system too. Someone who can rebound at a high level and hit deep looks from anywhere, his assists will be vital in this game. Matching up with Keon Johnson, the Grizzlies shooting guard should control the offensive end, while completely keeping this Nets one off balance throughout.
Having Jaylen Wells's athletic ability to create lobs from the guards or dribbling in for simple inside looks, he will be great in this game. Being someone with more size than Cameron Johnson, Wells should dominate the rebounding game while also being a better defender. Someone who can create rejections at the hoop, his ability to play side-to-side defense will cause Johnson to drive instead of playing his comfortable three-point game. Seeing that Jaren Jackson Jr. should easily have a mismatch against Dorian Finney-Smith in every statistical category, Brandon Clarke’s underrated scoring will outplay Nic Claxton. With Memphis having Santi Aldama and Marcus Smart off the bench, this Nets unit will try to create an upset by having Jalen Wilson plus Noah Clowney play at a high level.
Our prediction: Memphis Grizzlies win this game and cover their -8.5 spread, while the score goes over 219.5 points.
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