- What: NBA Regular Season Game
- When: March 19, 2025
- Who: Memphis Grizzlies vs. Portland Trail Blazers
- Time: 7:00 p.m. PST
- Where: Moda Center (Portland, OR)
Today, we’ll look at the matchup between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Portland Trail Blazers. The Grizzlies have a record of 43-26 this season, while the Trail Blazers sit at 30-39.
Oddsmakers have set the Grizzlies as 4.5-point favorites for this road game.
Memphis
The Memphis Grizzlies are having a competitive season as they vie for the second seed in the Western Conference. They enter Wednesday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers with a record of 43-26.
After overcoming a rough patch, they’ve won five of their last seven games and hold an 18-15 record on the road.
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Jaren Jackson Jr. has emerged as the team’s top player, scoring 22.5 points per game while showcasing impressive defense and improved shooting efficiency.
However, the Grizzlies have struggled defensively, allowing 116.8 points per game, one of the highest averages in the league, although they recently managed to limit Miami to just 91 points.
Portland
The Portland Trail Blazers are having a challenging season. Their record of 30-39 places them fourth in the Northwest division.
After an intense stretch, they’ve struggled, losing five games in a row before securing two narrow wins against weaker teams at home.
Anfernee Simons leads the team with 19.5 points per game, though this is below 20 for the first time in years. Recently, he’s stepped up, averaging 25.4 points in March and shooting 40% from three-point range.
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Rookie Donovan Clingan is the top rebounder, averaging 7.4 boards in limited minutes.
Defensively, Portland allows 114.2 points per game with a -3.6 point differential. While they’ve held weaker teams to low scores, they’ve had difficulties against stronger opponents.
Grizzlies-Trail Blazers Best Bet
The Grizzlies show significant differences in performance at home versus on the road, with a strong 25-11 home record compared to 18-15 away. Their scoring margin also drops from +8.9 at home to +2.6 on the road.
In this matchup, the Grizzlies are 5-5 in their last ten games, while the Trail Blazers are riding a two-game winning streak.
The Grizzlies also struggle with fouls, averaging 21.0 per game—the second most in the NBA. With Portland drawing 19.1 fouls per game, free throws could be key for the Blazers if the game stays close.
Best Bet: Trail Blazers +4.5 Points at -110 odds
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