Cleveland Cavaliers at Memphis Grizzlies odds, picks and predictions

Kevin Erickson | Staff Writer

The Cleveland Cavaliers (29-16) travel to meet the Memphis Grizzlies (18-29) on Thursday at the FedEx Forum. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Cavaliers vs. Grizzlies odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Teams split 1-1 in 2022-23

The Cavaliers picked up a 128-121 win against the Pistons on Wednesday, but Detroit ended up with the cover as a 13.5-point underdog. It was a rare non-cover for Cleveland lately, as it is still 9-3 against the spread (ATS) in the past 12 games.

The Over has cashed in 3 of the past 5 games for the Cavs, while going 3-2 in the past 5 road outings for Cleveland, too.

Cleveland is playing on no rest for the 1st time since Dec. 21 at home against New Orleans. The Cavs are 2-4 straight up (SU) and ATS in 6 games on no rest this season, while the Over has cashed in 4 of those 6 outings.

The Grizzlies suffered a 103-94 loss at home against the Sacramento Kings on Monday, but Memphis grabbed the cover as 11-point underdogs. The Grizzlies have covered a season-high 5 straight games. The Under is 4-1 in the past 5 games, too. Memphis is a solid 9-4 ATS in the past 13 games as an underdog, too.

Cavaliers 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 6:23 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Cavaliers -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Grizzlies +200 (bet $100 to win $200)
Against the spread (ATS): Cavaliers -6.5 (-115) | Grizzlies +6.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 216.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Cavaliers at Grizzlies key injuries

Cavaliers

C Tristan Thompson (suspension) out

Grizzlies

G Luke Kennard (knee) doubtful
G John Konchar (ankle) questionable
F Jake LaRavia (ankle) questionable
G Derrick Rose (hamstring) doubtful
G Vince Williams Jr. (knee) probable
F Ziaire Williams (hand) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Cavaliers at Grizzlies picks and predictions

Prediction

Cavaliers 110, Grizzlies 106

Moneyline

The Cavaliers (-250) will cost you 2 1/2 times your potential return and that's too much.

While back-to-back situations aren't necessarily as taxing as the NHL, it isn't particularly easy, especially when traveling on no rest. The team plane of the Cavs was delayed and didn't get into Memphis until early morning. That's a late night, and late arrival into the team hotel.

PASS.

Against the spread

The GRIZZLIES +6.5 (-105) are worth a look to keep this game close.

Again, the Cavaliers -6.5 (-115) will be much less rested than the home team, and Memphis has covered a season-best 5 in a row. While Cleveland has been good against the number lately, too, it's a tough turnaround for the Cavs.

Over/Under

UNDER 216.5 (-105).

Memphis has slowed things down offensively, looking to limit the possessions for the opposition, while stepping up the intensity of defense. It has worked, with Memphis cashing the Under in 4 of the past 5 outings.

The Grizzlies have scored 110 or fewer points in 7 straight outings, while allowing 106 or less in 4 of the previous 5 contests.

The Cavs exploded for 128 points on the Pistons on Wednesday, but they had 118 or fewer points in 4 of the previous 5 contests, while allowing 108 or less in 7 of the past 9 outings.

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