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Heading into this game, the Memphis Grizzlies (30-13) will go up against the Cleveland Cavaliers (28-17) in Memphis on Wednesday, January 18 at FedExForum. Coming into this mid-season matchup, both of these teams will of course be searching for a win to build on. These two will tipoff at 7:00 PM CT, so make sure to place your bets and tune in!
For context about Wednesday’s early-season showdown, how have the Grizzlies and the Cavaliers stacked up against each other in the past?
So far this season, these franchises haven’t competed yet and the Grizzlies have been victorious in each game against the Cavs. In their previous meeting this past Tuesday, the score was 106-110 in favor of the Grizzlies. In that game, the Grizzlies had a 51.58% field goal percentage and a 33.33% three pointer percentage, whereas the Cavaliers had a 52.87% field goal percentage and shot 29.41% from the perimenter. Elsewhere on the stat sheet, Memphis grabbed 45 rebounds and 21 assists while Cleveland wound up with 49 boards and 28 assists.
Betting Preview for the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Memphis Grizzlies NBA Game on January 18 2023
Where: FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee
When: Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Betting on the Cleveland Cavaliers
Regular Season Record: 28-17
The last time we saw them, the Cavaliers defeated the current champion Charlotte 49ers due to the solid efforts of Larry Nance Jr. and Darius Garland. To that point, Nance Jr., who won’t be in the next game due to COVID-19,supplied 13 points (55.56 FG%) and two blocks while Darius Garland, who will be out of the next game due to Covid, put up 22 points (53.85 FG%, four 3-pointers), six rebounds, six assists, and one steals. Check out our analysis below to learn how this performance has shaped the odds for their upcoming game versus Memphis on Wednesday.
Absences and Injuries
The Cavaliers are without Dean Wade (Shoulder) and Dylan Windler (Ankle). Donovan Mitchell (Groin) will be questionable.
Betting on the Memphis Grizzlies
Record: 30-13 | Southwest Division Standing: 1
The Defending champion Memphis Grizzlies defeated the San Antonio Spurs in their most recent game on Wednesday, 119-131, due to the performance of the squad’s best players. Morant, who will be sitting out the next game because of Covid, amassed 44 points (66.67 FG%), nine assists, and one blocks, whereas Jonas Valanciunas, who won’t be playing during the next game due to an injury, added 15 points (54.55 FG%), 13 rebounds, one blocks, and one steals. The Grizzlies are currently in the last position in the league. Be sure to review our odds analysis for Wednesday’s game further down and think about how the squad’s recent form could impact their meeting against Cleveland.
Absences and Injuries
As far as inactive players go, the Grizzlies are missing Danny Green (Knee). John Konchar (Illness) is listed as questionable.
Cavs vs Grizzlies | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Memphis Grizzlies (-260) at FanDuel
The Memphis Grizzlies are considered the favorite per oddsmakers. The team has a winning percentage of 64.29% for last month (nine wins and five losses) while the Cleveland Cavaliers have gotten 66.67% for this month (a record of six wins and three losses).
Over/Under Pick: Under 224.5 Total Points (-110) at DraftKings
It is believed that the total score for the game will be under 224.5.
Spread Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -7 Points (-110) at FanDuel
The Memphis Grizzlies will need to lose by less than the amount of the spread or win outright in order to cover.
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