Luka Doncic's Dominance Continues as Dallas Mavericks Face Memphis Grizzlies at Home

Game outlook

The Memphis Grizzlies will be facing off against the Dallas Mavericks in a Southwest Division matchup on Tuesday night. The Grizzlies currently hold the 13th position in the Western Conference, while the Mavericks sit in 6th. In their previous games, Memphis secured a notable road win against the Suns, winning by a score of 121-115 as underdogs. Dallas also emerged triumphant in their last game, defeating the Timberwolves 115-108 at home as underdogs. This will be the fourth and final meeting between these division rivals, with the Mavericks leading the series 2-1, and the road team emerging victorious on each occasion. The game will start at 8:30 EST at the American Airlines Center in Dallas and will be broadcasted on NBATV. As for betting odds, Dallas is favored to win at -8.5, and there hasn't been any movement in the line.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Grizzlies +290 | Mavericks -360

Spread: Grizzlies +8.5 (-110) | Mavericks -8.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 234.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Dallas will win straight-up is 78%.

Memphis Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies have recently improved their performance since the return of Ja Morant after his suspension. They have won three out of their last four games, including victories against the Spurs, Lakers, and Suns. Currently, the Grizzlies are 4.5 games away from securing a playoff spot and have a chance of making a comeback due to their recent improvement. In their most recent game against the Spurs, Jaren Jackson Jr. contributed 28 points and 10 rebounds, while Marcus Smart contributed 25 points and eight assists. However, Morant is currently listed as day-to-day with a shoulder injury. In the nine games he has played this season, he is leading the team with an average of 25.1 PPG and 8.1 APG. Desmond Bane has also emerged as a reliable scoring threat, averaging 24.5 PPG and making 3.4 threes per game. He has scored over 20 points in his last four games. Jaren Jackson Jr. is the team's leading frontcourt player, averaging 21.3 PPG, 5.7 RPG, and leading the team with 1.8 blocks per game. Marcus Smart contributes 14.0 PPG and 4.5 APG in the backcourt. Luke Kennard filled in for Morant in the last game, but he usually comes off the bench and averages 8.2 PPG. Santi Aldama is another scoring option off the bench, averaging 10.4 PPG. According to dunksandthrees.com, the Grizzlies rank 29th in offensive efficiency but 9th in defensive efficiency. They also play at the 15th fastest tempo in the NBA. Moving on to their performances, the Grizzlies are currently ranked 30th in offense, scoring an average of 107.43 points per game, and 13th in defense, allowing an average of 113.43 points against them per game. Offensively, their field goal percentage is 43.95%, which is ranked 29th, and their free throw percentage is 77.37%, ranked 20th. They make an average of 33.85% of their three-pointers, ranking 30th in the league. Defensively, the Grizzlies allow opponents to make 46.34% of their field goals, ranking 10th, and 78.78% of free throws, ranking 15