I’m 2-2 on this site in my NBA picks. Tonight I like the Memphis Grizzlies-Washington Wizards game.
Memphis Grizzlies (45-19) @ Washington Wizards (36-28)
Overview: The Memphis Grizzlies are 4-5 in their last 9 games. Last night they were defeated 95-92 at the Boston Celtics. Guard Mike Conley led the team in scoring with 20 points on 9 of 12 shooting in 33 minutes. Forward Tony Allen came off the bench to score 16 points on 7 of 9 shooting in 27 minutes. He also had 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks. Forward Zach Randolph scored 14 points and pulled down 8 rebounds. He was 4 of 9 from the field and 6 of 6 from the free throw line in 34 minutes. He also had 5 assists. Forward Jeff Green contributed with 11 points on 4 of 13 shooting in 32 minutes. he also had 4 rebounds. Center Marc Gasol chipped in with 9 points and 7 boards. He also had 4 assists. He was 4 of 9 from the field in 34 minutes. The team shot 47.4% from the field, 38.5% from the 3 point line, and 100% from the free throw line. The team is 17th in the league in points per game with 99.2. They are 1st in the league in points allowed with 95.5. They are 20th in the league in rebounds per game with 42.7 per game. They are 11th in the league in assists per game with 21.9 per game. They have held their last 4 opponents under 100 points. They are 21-12 on the road this season. They have lost 2 of their last 3 road games. They are 17-6 versus Eastern Conference opponents. Tonight is the 2nd game of a back to back. They are 9-5 in the 2nd game of a back to back so far this season. Their next game is Saturday at home versus the Milwaukee Bucks. Memphis is currently the 2nd seed in the Western Conference playoffs race. The Washington Wizards have won 2 of their last 3 games. On Monday they scored a 95-69 win at Charlotte. Center Marcin Gortat led the way with 20 points on 9 of 11 shooting in 28 minutes. He also had 7 rebounds. Guard John Wall scored 15 points on 7 of 11 shooting in 29 minutes. He also had 9 assists, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals. Guard Bradley Beal netted 14 points on 7 of 16 shooting in 31 minutes. He also had 5 rebounds and 3 assists. Backup center Kevin Seraphin contributed with 12 points and 7 rebounds. He was 6 of 9 from the field in 20 minutes off the bench. The team shot 51.8% from the field, 14.3% from the 3 point line, and 100% from the free throw line. The team is 19th in the league in points per game with 98.4. They are 10th in the league in points allowed with 97.5. They are 9th in the league in rebounds per game with 44.2 per game. They are 5th in the league in assists per game with 24.1 per game. They’ve failed to score 100 points in their last 7 games. They are 22-10 at home this season. They have won their last 2 home games. They are 11-10 versus Western Conference opponents. Tonight is the start of a 3 game home stand. Their next game is Saturday at home versus the Kings. The Wizards are currently the 5th seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs race.
Tonight is the first meeting of the season between Memphis and Washington. The Grizzlies were victorious in both meetings with the Wizards last season. After tonight the 2 teams play 1 more time this season, April 4th at Memphis.
Prediction: The Grizzlies have been slumping a little, their offense has had a difficult time scoring in the last couple weeks. The Wizards broke through with a substantial sized victory in their last game versus Hornets after they had struggled for a month. I expect the Grizzlies to snap out of their little funk tonight and grab a victory. Play: Grizzlies +2 (Bet365)
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