Cleveland Cavaliers vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction, Preview and Odds - 01/18/2023

Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Venue:  FedExForum, Memphis, TN

Where to Watch:  BSSE

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Cavaliers +6.5, Grizzlies -6.5; Over/Under:  NL points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Cavaliers +6.5, Grizzlies -6.5; Over/Under:  NL points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Cavaliers +6.5, Grizzlies -6.5; Over/Under:  NL points

Cleveland Cavaliers:  28-17 (2nd place, Central Division)

Memphis Grizzlies:  30-13 (1st place, Southwest Division)

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Cleveland Cavaliers:  6-4 last 10

Memphis Grizzlies:  10-0 last 10

The Cavaliers are coming into this game with a 28-17 record overall and they are 9-13 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off of a win against the New Orleans Pelicans in their last game. Darius Garland led the team in points in that game with 30 while Jarrett Allen was next on the team with 24 points. Darius Garland led the team in assists in that game with 11 while Jarrett Allen led the team in rebounds with 11. They were 48.8% from the field, 32.1% from 3-point range, and 78.8% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 111.5 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 106.9 PPG against them. The Cavaliers have an ATS record of 22-20-3 this season and their O/U record is 21-24.

The Grizzlies are coming into this game with a 30-13 record overall and they are 19-3 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 10 game winning streak with both wins coming against the Toronto Raptors, the New Orleans Pelicans, the Sacramento Kings, the Charlotte Hornets, the Orlando Magic, the Utah Jazz, the San Antonio Spurs twice in a row, the Indiana Pacers, and the Phoenix Suns in their last game. Ja Morant led the team in points in that game with 29 while Desmond Bane was next on the team with 28 points. Tyus Jones led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Steven Adams led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 53.1% from the field, 43.2% from 3-point range, and 80% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 117.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 111.6 PPG against them. The Grizzlies have an ATS record of 22-19-2 this season and their O/U record is 21-20-2.

The current betting odds have the Grizzlies listed as a 6.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Grizzlies have been on a roll lately winning 10 games in a row as they enter this one extremely hot and they now have one of the best records in the entire NBA as they lead the West with a 30-13 record overall. They have also been incredible at home this year with a 19-3 home record and they have been crushing teams there by double digits in a lot of their games lately. The Cavaliers have also been a very good team this year but not nearly as good as the Grizzlies with just a 28-17 record overall. They have been one of the best teams in the East all year but have still struggled a lot on the road with their 9-13 road record. They are coming off a win against the weakened Pelicans in their last game but now they are playing one of the best teams in the NBA right now with a very healthy roster and the Grizzlies should have no problem winning this game at home by double digits with the way the Cavs have been on the road this year. The best way to place a bet here is on the Grizzlies to cover the spread in this game.

Cavaliers Grizzlies Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Wednesday, January 18, 2023 (8:00 pm ET start time) is Grizzlies 128 Cavaliers 118.

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Cleveland Cavaliers: 7-13 ATS in road games. 2-8 ATS after 3 straight games - allowing a shooting pct. of 50% or higher. 37-20 UNDER after 2 or more consecutive unders.

Memphis Grizzlies: 124-86 ATS in all games. 19-5 ATS against Central division opponents. 19-5 UNDER after a huge blowout win by 30 or more.

Cleveland Cavaliers:  D. Mitchell (SG) Ques Wed - Groin. D. Windler (SG) Late Jan - Ankle. D. Wade (SF) Late Jan - Shoulder.

Memphis Grizzlies:  J. Konchar (SG) Ques Wed - Illness. D. Green (SG) Mid Feb - Knee.

“Darius is really good. He understands the game within the game. He understands when his time is. He's thinking the game at a higher level this year, for sure.” - J.B. Bickerstaff on Darius Garland after his team’s win against the Pelicans in their game on Monday.

“There’s no finished product whatsoever, we’re just trying to find different ways to win ball games, especially at this juncture of the season.” - Taylor Jenkins after his team’s win against the Suns in their game on Monday.

PG Darius Garland

SG Donovan Mitchell 

SF Isaac Okoro

PF Evan Mobley

C Jarrett Allen

PG Ja Morant

SG Desmond Bane

SF Dillon Brooks

PF Jaren Jackson Jr.

C Steven Adams

PPG: D. Mitchell (28.4)

APG: D. Garland (7.8)

Reb/G: J. Allen (9.8)

PPG: J. Morant (27.5)

APG: J. Morant (7.9)

Reb/G: S. Adams (11.3)

Coaches:

Cleveland Cavaliers: J.B. Bickerstaff (5th season)

Memphis Grizzlies: Taylor Jenkins (4th season)