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The Dallas Mavericks (0-1) host the Memphis Grizzlies (1-1) at American Airlines Center, starting at 8:30 PM ET on Saturday, October 22, 2022. The Mavericks are 5.5-point favorites in the game. The matchup has a 219 point total.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Memphis Grizzlies Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 5.5 points, with bookmakers listing the Mavericks as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Mavericks have -224 odds to pick up the win, while the Grizzlies are listed at +185 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 219 points.
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Mavericks vs. Grizzlies Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Saturday, October 22, 2022
- Game Time: 8:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBATV
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Arena: American Airlines Center
Mavericks vs. Grizzlies Betting Trends
The Mavericks were 46-36-0 against the spread last season. Dallas was favored on the moneyline 50 total times last season. It went 40-10 in those games. In 82 Mavericks games last year, 31 of them went over the total.
Against the spread, the Grizzlies were 51-29-2 last season. Last season, Memphis was the underdog 30 times and won 17, or 56.7%, of those games. In 82 Grizzlies games last year, 43 of them went over the total.
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Mavericks
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Dončić | 65 | 28.4 | 9.1 | 8.7 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 3.1 |
| Christian Wood | 68 | 17.9 | 10.1 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 1 | 1.9 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | 42 | 14.2 | 3.7 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 2.4 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | 67 | 13.7 | 4.2 | 5.2 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.7 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | 80 | 11 | 4.7 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 2.2 |
Grizzlies
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja Morant | 57 | 27.4 | 5.7 | 6.7 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 1.5 |
| Dillon Brooks | 32 | 18.4 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 1.4 |
| Desmond Bane | 76 | 18.2 | 4.4 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 3 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | 78 | 16.3 | 5.8 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 1.6 |
| Brandon Clarke | 64 | 10.4 | 5.3 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 1 | 0.1 |
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Mavericks vs. Grizzlies Injury Report
Mavericks: Facundo Campazzo: Out (Illness), Maxi Kleber: Probable (Illness), Frank Ntilikina: Out (Ankle), Davis Bertans: Out (Knee)
Grizzlies: Dillon Brooks: Out (Thigh), Ziaire Williams: Out (Knee), Jaren Jackson: Out (Foot), Danny Green: Out (Acl/Lcl)
What you need to know about the Dallas Mavericks
Dallas was 24th in the NBA in points scored (108 per game) and second-best in points allowed (104.7) last year. Offensively the Mavericks played better when playing at home last year, scoring 108.4 points per game, compared to 107.7 per game in away games.
Dallas was 10th in the NBA in 3-pointers made (13.1 per game) and 19th in 3-point percentage (35%) last season. Last year, the Mavericks attempted 56.1% of their shots from inside the arc, and 43.9% from beyond it. In terms of made shots, 66.7% of the Mavericks’ baskets were 2-pointers, and 33.3% were 3-pointers.
What you need to know about the Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis owned a top-five offense last season, ranking second-best in the league with 115.6 points per game. Defensively, it ranked 12th with 109.9 points allowed per contest. The Grizzlies averaged 117.3 points per game at home last season, and 113.9 away.
Last year Memphis sank 11.5 three-pointers per game (23rd-ranked in NBA) and shot 35.3% (16th-ranked) from beyond the arc. Last year the Grizzlies took 65.4% two-pointers, accounting for 73.5% of the team’s baskets. They shot 34.6% from three-point land (26.5% of the team’s baskets).
Mavericks vs. Grizzlies Predictions and Pick
Our pick to win this contest is the Mavericks, and we project that Grizzlies will cover the spread (Mavericks -5.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 219 points.
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