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The NBA matchup on Wednesday, January 11, will continue with the Spurs vs Grizzlies, two teams that will be facing each other for the second time this week.
The Spurs will try to shake off the Grizzlies’ yoke after losing their first two games of the season, which seems difficult to achieve considering that the Spurs have also lost their last eight games against each other.
JefeBet brings you the best analyses of the different games of the best basketball league in the world with their respective predictions. And, as we focus on offering you the best sports betting content, on this occasion we bring our San Antonio Spurs vs Memphis Grizzlies prediction.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the San Antonio Spurs vs Memphis Grizzlies NBA Regular Season Game on January 11, 2023
- Where: FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee
- When: Wednesday, January 11, 2023, 7:30 PM ET
Betting on the San Antonio Spurs
- Regular Season Record: 13-27
The San Antonio Spurs continue to be in the midst of a complicated campaign in which they have not been able to find an ideal consistency and are currently the second-worst team in the Western Conference, beating the Houston Rockets by only three wins.
With only three wins in their last ten games, the Spurs will be looking for a change of scenery in this match. However, it seems to be a difficult mission not only because of the performance level of the opponent they will face, but also because away from home is where they have looked the worst this year with a poor record of 5 wins and 13 lossesincluding five defeats in a row.
They have been inconsistent on offense, averaging 112.0 points allowed per game, but the Spurs’ main problem this year has been their defense, which is the worst in the NBA with an average of 120.6 points allowed per game, which worsens to 122.6 when they play away.
Betting on the Memphis Grizzlies
- Regular Season Record: 26-13
Things have been very different for the young Memphis Grizzlies, who come into this game tied at the top of the West with the Denver Nuggets. So, they are aware that they cannot afford to slip up in games against teams clearly inferior to them, such as the Spurs.
Unlike their archrival, the Grizzlies have managed to be a solid unit in most aspects, averaging 111.3 points allowed per game. Plus, their offense, which has averaged 116.2 points scored per game, is led by Ja Morant (the team leader in points and assists per game with 27.2 and 8.0, respectively)..
However, his presence is not a certainty for this game due to thigh discomfort. Besides, he has missed the Grizzlies’ last two games. Even with his absence, Memphis has all the cards in its favor to get the win without much mortification.
JefeBet Prediction
The Spurs have had one or two good offensive games. However, this is not the ideal scenario given that they will be visiting a Grizzlies team that has been very solid on defense, especially when playing at home, averaging just 107.4 points allowed per game.
Offensive production is another area where the Grizzlies improve when they play at FedExForum, averaging 118.6 points scored, so they should have little difficulty being effective against a visiting defense that is the worst in the league.
Therefore, with the Grizzlies being clearly superior to the Spurs in every detail and being the home team in this game, we expect them to be able to dominate things from the start and take a convincing victory.
Prediction: Memphis Grizzlies Spread.
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