- What: NBA Regular Season Game
- When: February 23, 2025
- Who: Memphis Grizzlies vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
- Time: 4:00 p.m. PST
- Where: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse (Cleveland, OH)
The Memphis Grizzlies (37-19) will play the Cleveland Cavaliers (46-10) in the NBA tonight.
Cleveland enters the matchup as 6.5-point favorites against the Grizzlies (Cavs -6.5), with the over/under for the game established at 247.5 total points. The Cavaliers have a moneyline of -220 for a straight win, while the Grizzlies are offered at +180 to secure an upset victory.
Memphis
The Memphis Grizzlies currently boast a 37-19 record, placing them third in the Western Conference.
After facing a challenging season last year due to injuries that kept them out of the playoffs, the Grizzlies have made a notable resurgence this year.
With head coach Taylor Jenkins at the helm, the team has enjoyed a relatively healthy roster, which has played a crucial role in their success.
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Last season, Jenkins guided Memphis to a 51-31 record. However, it’s worth noting that the Grizzlies have not advanced past the first round of the playoffs since 2022.
In their recent performance, Memphis has secured victories in six of their last ten games. Jaren Jackson Jr., an All-Star, leads the team with an impressive average of 22.8 points per game.
Ja Morant has also shone, contributing 20.5 points and a team-high 7.3 assists per game. Meanwhile, Desmond Bane has also been a solid contributor, adding 18.3 points and 5.3 assists per game to the mix.
Cleveland
The Cleveland Cavaliers have shown competitiveness in recent seasons, though they’ve faced challenges in the playoffs. Last year, they managed to win their first playoff series against the Magic but were then overwhelmed by the Celtics in the following round.
In an unexpected offseason decision, the Cavaliers made a coaching change, letting go of JB Bickerstaff and bringing in Kenny Atkinson, who is now viewed as a strong candidate for NBA Coach of the Year.
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This season, the Cavaliers are poised to make their third straight playoff appearance. They have excelled at home, achieving an impressive record of 26-4. Tonight, they aim to increase their winning streak to seven games.
Leading the team is veteran star Donovan Mitchell, who averages 24.0 points per game.
Darius Garland adds to the offensive effort with 21.3 points and a team-high 6.7 assists, while Evan Mobley plays a crucial role as well, averaging 18.6 points and 9.2 rebounds per game.
Grizzlies-Cavaliers Best Bet
The Grizzlies to cover the 6.5 point spread is the play in this one. While the Cavs may still win this game, I don’t see them covering the number against such a good defensive squad like the Grizzlies.
Best Bet: Grizzlies +6.5 Points at -118 odds.
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