Memphis Grizzlies at Indiana Pacers odds, picks and predictions

Ethan Matthew | Staff Writer

The Memphis Grizzlies (18-27) face the Indiana Pacers (26-20) Sunday afternoon. Tipoff from Gainbridge Fieldhouse is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Grizzlies vs. Pacers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Grizzlies lead series 1-0

If this matchup on Sunday is anything like their games Friday, we are in for a treat. Both the Pacers and Grizzlies won Friday -- by a combined 3 points.

The Grizzlies beat the visiting Orlando Magic 107-106 thanks to a defense which held the Magic to 26.5% from beyond the arc. Memphis was a 6-point underdog and the Over (212) squeaked it out by 1 point.

The Pacers trailed the majority of their game against the Phoenix Suns, but their defense also came through in a 133-131 home win. The defense held the Suns to just 17 points in the 4th quarter, and forced 20 turnovers throughout the night. The Pacers didn't cover as 4.5-point favorites and Over (243.5) easily cashed.

Grizzlies at Pacers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:09 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Grizzlies +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Pacers -375 (bet $375 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Grizzlies +8.5 (-110) | Pacers -8.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Grizzlies at Pacers key injuries

Grizzlies

G Desmond Bane (ankle) out
G Luke Kennard (knee) out
F Jake LaRavia (ankle) out
G Ja Morant (shoulder) out
G Derrick Rose (hamstring) out
G Marcus Smart (finger) out

Pacers

G Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) out
C Jalen Smith (back) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Grizzlies at Pacers picks and predictions

Prediction

Pacers 120, Grizzlies 107

Moneyline

The Grizzlies are on a 3-game winning streak, which for a team 9 games below .500 makes a regression inevitable. They are 8-9 straight up after a win and I expect the same Sunday, but picking the Pacers (-350) is too chalky.

PASS and stick with the spread.

Against the spread

The Pacers don't have a lot of history this season being such heavy favorites, but in the 5 games this season where they were favored by 8.5 points or more, they are 3-2 ATS.

On top of that Indiana is 14-8-2 at home ATS, while Memphis is 20-25 ATS overall.

LEAN PACERS -8.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The best part of the Grizzlies offense is the 3-point shot. They attempt the 5th-most 3-point shots (39.4) and make the 9th most (13.6). However, the Pacers' 3-point defense is the best in the league in both these categories, allowing 28.2 shots and 10.6 makes per game.

It is tough to see the Memphis offense get going if it can't make many shots beyond the arc.

BET UNDER 231.5 (-115).

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