“Don’t try this at home.” To be exact, that is what many said when Michigan Wolverines coaching legend John Beilein departed the Maize and Blue for the NBA Cleveland Cavaliers. Sadly, the big-time college hoops winner didn’t last an entire season. In like manner to Urban Meyer, Beilein was never suited for the egos of the Association. Since JB Bickerstaff to over, the Cavaliers began to take NBA betting form. This year Cleveland is likely to make the 2023 NBA Playoffs and is in the black on the board. On Thursday, the Grizzlies are showcased on TNT.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Thursday, February 2, 2023, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, Cleveland, Ohio |
| TV Coverage: | TNT |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Grizzlies | +6 (-110) | 223½ (-110) | +195 |  |
| Cavaliers | -6 (-110) | 223½ (-110) | -235 | |
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Grizzlies at Cavaliers SBG Odds Overview
On the whole, this sports betting matchup will draw equal action to both sides. Neither side has much public appeal with the masses. These are not yet marquee brands on the NBA board. So there will be the traditional split between squares on the home side and sharps taking the road team.
Memphis Grizzlies Team Overview
The Memphis Grizzlies are 32-18 straight up, 24-25-1 against the spread, and 24-26 over/under the total. Late on, the Grizzlies have lost five of their last seven games. Memphis went under the total in its previous six outings. Second place in the Western Conference belongs to the Grizzlies. Memphis trails Denver by 2.5 games for the lead.
Memphis has NBA metrics of 7th for scoring offense, 20th for field goal percentage, 23rd for 3-point field goal percentage, 30th for free throw percentage, and 2nd for offensive rebounding.
In comparison on defense, Memphis has NBA metrics of 9th for scoring defense, 1st for field goal percentage permitted, 12th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 16th for defensive rebounding.
Namely, Ja Morant leads the Grizzlies with 27.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 8.2 assists per game. Morant has scored 22 points or more in five consecutive games. And he has posted 11 or more assists in three straight tilts. Additionally, Desmond Bane adds 21.6 points and 5.1 rebounds per contest.
Cleveland Cavaliers Team Overview
The Cleveland Cavaliers are 31-22 straight up, 26-24-3 against the spread, and 24-29 over/under the NBA betting total. Late on, the Cavaliers have covered only two of their previous five games. Cleveland is 5th in the Eastern Conference standings. In turn, the Cavaliers are six games behind the first-place Boston Celtics.
Cleveland has NBA metrics of 27th for scoring offense, 6th for field goal percentage, 12th for 3-point field goal percentage, 20th for free throw percentage, and 25th for offensive rebounding.
In comparison on defense, Cleveland has NBA metrics of 1st for scoring defense, 8th for field goal percentage permitted, 27th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 2nd for defensive rebounding.
First among Cleveland scorers is Donovan Mitchell, with 27.6 points per game. Meanwhile, Darius Garland adds 21.8 points and 8.1 assists per outing.
Grizzlies at Cavaliers SBG Free Pick
On this occasion, we have a matchup of even, rising, upstart teams. When in doubt, take the road team that will get the better price.
Grizzlies at Cavaliers SBG Best Bet: Memphis Grizzlies.