Trail Blazers and Grizzlies Struggle as Regular Season Nears End; Memphis Favored at Home

Game outlook

Two non-playoff contending teams, the Portland Trail Blazers and the Memphis Grizzlies, will face off in Bluff City in hopes of securing a much-needed win. Portland is coming off a home loss to Miami, while Memphis suffered a defeat against Minnesota on the road. The Trail Blazers hold a historical advantage in the regular season series between the two teams, but they have split their meetings this season. Memphis is the favored team with a -4 opening line that has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Trail Blazers +133 | Grizzlies -161

Spread: Trail Blazers +4 (-110) | Grizzlies -4 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 210.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Memphis will win straight-up is 62%.

Portland Trail Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers suffered their ninth straight loss at home against Miami, putting their record at 15-42 for the season and placing them last in the Northwest Division. Despite starting strong, Portland was outscored in the third quarter and ultimately fell short, shooting 40.7% from the floor and allowing Miami to shoot 52.9%. Anfernee Simons led the team with 26 points in the loss. Portland ranks 29th in the league in scoring offense, 27th in rebounding, and 30th in assists per game. Key players like Robert Williams III and Shaedon Sharpe are out with injuries, impacting the team's performance. Portland is 30th in field goal percentage and 28th in three-point percentage. Fans can follow the team's progress and potential player injuries by checking the best betting sites. DEEP IN HIS DUFFLE 🔥 pic.twitter.com/tlmtipDkgO