NBA betting line favors Nets over Grizzlies

Memphis GrizzliesBrooklyn Nets
34-25March 05, 2014, 07:30 | Barclays Center29-29


NBA betting interest will be piqued on Wednesday when the Grizzlies of Memphis hit the hard court against the Nets of Brooklyn.

The Grizzlies will look to vanquish their hosts on Wednesday, as they are 26-31-2 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Nets are 30-28 ATS. Memphis is 30-29 against the total, while Brooklyn is 29-27-2 versus the number. (Note: follow us on Twitter for line updates and injuries news).

View Memphis Grizzlies vs Brooklyn Nets Odds and Stats.

The Grizzlies were listed as 1-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks (including Sportsbook), with the total listed at 189 earlier in the day (check Sportsbook for updates during the day).

This game pits the Nets, currently No. 12 in the Odds Shark NBA Power Rankings, against the Grizzlies, who rate No. 15 in the most recent survey. Meanwhile, math and computer handicapping models run on this game predict a 90-88 victory for the Grizzlies.



Memphis won its last outing, a 110-104 result against the Wizards on March 3. The Grizzlies covered in that game as a 2-point favorite, while the 214 combined points took the game OVER the total. Memphis earned a 110-104 victory over Washington on Monday, getting 21 points from Tayshaun Prince at Verizon Center.

Last time out for Brooklyn, they were a 96-80 Sportsbook as they battled the Bulls at home. The Nets covered in the match as a 3-point favorite, while 176 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors. Brooklyn got 20 points from Deron Williams en route to a 96-80 victory over Chicago on Monday at Barclays Center.

How They Match Up:
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Brooklyn's No. 29-rated squad against Memphis's No. 20-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Brooklyn rates No. 14 in the league with 7.98 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 30 with 5.03 per outing.

Next up:
Memphis at Chicago, Friday, March 7th
Brooklyn at Boston, Friday, March 7th
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