Indiana Pacers at Memphis Grizzlies odds, picks and predictions

Skyler Carlin | Staff Writer

The Indiana Pacers (14-12) go up against the Memphis Grizzlies (7-19) on Thursday at FedExForum. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Pacers vs. Grizzlies odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Memphis won 2-0 last season

The Pacers easily defeated the Charlotte Hornets 144-113 on Wednesday to cover as 10.5-point home favorites, and the Over (246) cleared. Indiana snapped a 4-game losing streak with its win on Wednesday.

The Grizzlies covered as 8.5-point underdogs, and the Under (229) hit, in their 115-113 victory against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. G Ja Morant produced 34 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists, and the game-winning shot in his season debut on Tuesday.

Pacers at Grizzlies odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:24 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pacers +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Grizzlies -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pacers +2.5 (-110) | Grizzlies -2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 246.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Pacers at Grizzlies key injuries

Pacers

Not yet submitted

Grizzlies

C Steven Adams (knee) out
F Brandon Clarke (Achilles) out
G Luke Kennard (knee) out
G Derrick Rose (hamstring) out
G Marcus Smart (foot) doubtful

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Pacers at Grizzlies picks and predictions

Prediction

Grizzlies 126, Pacers 120

Moneyline

Unless you believe the Pacers win on the road on Thursday, go ahead and PASS on the moneyline in this matchup. I would feel comfortable taking the Grizzlies' (-145) ML at -140 odds or better.

Against the spread

GRIZZLIES -2.5 (-110) is an enticing wager with Morant back in the mix for Memphis. The Pacers are on the 2nd leg of a back-to-back, and the Grizzlies had a day of rest on Wednesday ahead of a home game.

While the Grizzlies are 3-9 ATS at home, they didn't have Morant available for any of those games. The Pacers are also 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 246.5 (-110).

It is certainly tempting to take the Over in this game as the Grizzlies should play at a faster pace with Morant, and the Pacers are one of the worst defensive teams in the league. Even though Indiana is 20-6 to the Over this season, it is 5-5 to the Over in its last 10 games overall.

At the same time, the Grizzlies are 11th in defensive rating and allow the 13th-fewest points per game (112.6) at home. Memphis is also 3-0 to the Under in its last 3 games overall.

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