The weekend is here, with February ending in two days, bettors could win big with the Memphis Grizzlies taking on the Dallas Mavericks. Memphis has been having a horrid season, along with the Mavericks, but bettors could win big tonight.
Bettors could get an interesting game tonight, with both teams having poor seasons, and could get interesting results. With March looming, bettors could have a fun night with the Memphis Grizzlies taking on the Dallas Mavericks.
Game Details
Date: February 27
Time: 8:30 PM
Location: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
TV/Streaming: FanDuel Sports Network Southeast, KFAA-TV, Mavs.com
Odds: Dallas Mavericks -215, DAL -5.5, o/u 237.5
Team Form & Recent Results
Memphis Grizzlies Recent Form
- The Memphis Grizzlies are coming off a three-game losing streak and have lost seven of their last ten games.
- Memphis is having a nightmare season, being 11th in the Western Conference.
- The Grizzlies’ offense has been playing poorly, ranking 25th in FG% and 25th in offensive ratings this season.
- GG Jackson has been playing well with the injuries this season, scoring 10.4 PTS a game with 1.3 assists and 4.0 rebounds a game.
Dallas Mavericks Recent Form
- Dallas is coming off a loss against the Kings and has lost eight of their last ten games.
- The Mavericks are having a poor season, being 12th in the Western Conference, and potentially selling in the offseason.
- Dallas’ offense has been poor this season, with being 26th in offensive rating, but it has a solid defense, being 14th in defensive rating, even with not stealing the ball much this season.
- Naji Marshall has been playing well this season, scoring 15.6 PTS, with 3.1 assists, and 5.0 rebounds.
Key Storylines
- The Memphis Grizzlies will not have Santi Aldama, Brandon Clarke, and Cedric Coward, along with other players, while the Mavericks will not have Daniel Gafford and Cooper Flagg.
- The Mavericks are hopeful that P.J. Washington could return from his GTD stint, while the Grizzlies will have Ty Jerome as a GTD tonight.
- Memphis is hoping to snap a three-game losing streak, while the Mavericks are hoping to get a win and not be in a losing streak.
- Las Vegas is preferring the Mavericks due to the Grizzlies’ roster being hurt this season, even with their own issues.
Players to Watch
Memphis Grizzlies
- GG Jackson
- In the loss to the Warriors, Jackson scored 24 points with eight rebounds and two blocks.
- This season, the Grizzlies forward has been playing well, scoring 10.4 PTS a game with 1.3 assists and 4.0 rebounds a game.
Dallas Mavericks
- Naji Marshall
- In the loss to the Kings, Marshall scored 36 points, with ten rebounds, and six assists.
- The veteran forward for the Mavericks has been playing well, scoring 15.6 PTS, with 3.1 assists, and 5.0 rebounds.
Matchup Breakdown
Offense vs. Defense
The Memphis Grizzlies’ offense has been poor this season, ranking 25th in FG%, 16th in 3PT FG, and 25th in offensive ratings. Memphis has been playing decently in defense, being 18th in defensive ratings and 15th in steals.
Dallas this season has been playing poorly on offense, ranking 21st in PPG, and being 29th in 3PT FG, 29th in FT%, and 26th in offensive ratings. The Mavericks have been playing well on defense, being 14th in defensive rating, and ranking 24th in steals.
Coaching / Strategy Notes
For the Memphis Grizzlies to win, they need to have a strong offensive game from their lineup without their stars. Memphis has been struggling offensively, but needs to play well defensively against a poor scoring team.
For the Dallas Mavericks to win, they need to have a strong shooting game from Marshall, who has been playing well this season. Dallas also needs a strong defensive game against the Grizzlies, who have a poor scoring game this season.
Prediction
Prediction: Memphis Grizzlies 100, Dallas Mavericks 103
How to Watch
- TV channel/Local broadcasts: FanDuel Sports Network Southeast, KFAA-TV
- Streaming: NBA League Pass
- Radio: SiriusXM
FAQ SECTION
Q: What time is the [Memphis Grizzlies] vs. [Dallas Mavericks] game?
A: [The time for the Memphis Grizzlies and Dallas Mavericks game will be at 8:30 PM.]
Q: Who is favored to win?
A: [The Mavericks are the favorites to win due to the roster’s health being better than the Grizzlies.]
Q: Where is the game being played?
A: [American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX]
Q: What are the betting odds?
A: [(Dallas Mavericks -215, DAL -5.5, o/u 237.5)]
Conclusion
With both teams having nightmare seasons, the Dallas Mavericks barely won against the Memphis Grizzlies tonight. Memphis has been dealing with injuries and poor play from the roster and could have another bad game tonight.
While Dallas has been playing poorly on offense, they could have a strong game against the Grizzlies in a close game for bettors. With the weekend here, bettors could have a fun night with the Memphis Grizzlies taking on the Dallas Mavericks.
