Mavericks Aim for Winning Streak Against Grizzlies
Mavericks vs Grizzlies Line
Western Conference basketball is always exciting to watch as the Mavericks vs Grizzlies line suggests.
The Dallas Mavericks are -2.5 favorites on the road against a struggling Grizzlies outfit, which is being respected at home.
We have NBA predictions for the Monday feature.
Mavericks vs Grizzlies
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Hitting Their Stride
Consistency has never been a staple of the Mavericks, but after consecutive wins, they could be back to their best.
They smashed the Utah Jazz 147-97 before handling Portland 125-112. We’re focused on the win over the Jazz, who had been playing well.
NBA results are all about putting together winning streaks, so we’re not surprised by the Mavericks vs Grizzlies line favoring the away side.
Doncic had 40 points in the win over the Jazz, and with Kyrie Irving out of action, they need him to play his best. He followed it up with a 32-point showing against Portland.
“Luka set the tone with that, knocking down shot after shot after shot … after shot after shot after shot,” teammate Tim Hardaway Jr. said. “I thought he was going to go 50-20-20.”
With a few players out of action, Doncic is the man the Mavericks need to ball out. He’s the reason why they’re favored to win, so bettors should expect another top performance from the Mavs’ leader.
Interest for Grizzlies
Of the NBA games today, there has been surprising interest for the Grizzlies.
We expected them to be around +5 with the Mavericks vs Grizzlies line, so despite losing 127-103 last time out to the Timberwolves, they’re being respected.
With a 6-15 record overall and a 1-9 home record, it’s tough to back the Grizzlies, but the sportsbook rarely misses with its numbers.
They are 9-12 against the spread, but they did win some games last week. They defeated the Jazz, Pistons, and the Mavericks, which is why there has been a sprinkling of support.
The 108-94 victory came on the road, but it came without Doncic in the lineup. The Grizzlies were at a massive advantage, and they were helped by Irving having a 3-15 shooting night.
Leading the Grizzlies is Desmond Bane, who averages 24.6 points per game. He’s playing well in the continued absence of Ja Morant, who could make his return in the coming weeks.
Having Marcus Smart out of action is a concern. He’s the old head of the group, and without him on the floor, we worry for them late in the second half when the pressure goes on.
Take the Generous Line
The best value is with the Mavericks -2.5. It’s not often the best team in the matchup is only a 2.5-point favorite, so we can’t turn it down.
Despite not having their full complement of players, they have Doncic, and he’s the best player on the court by a big margin.
If he drops anywhere near 35 points, it should be enough to see the Mavericks win and cover the spread.
Over 227 points is also worth including. It should be an open contest with plenty of scoring, so include that in your NBA picks.
