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Mavericks and Grizzlies Set to Face Off in Competitive Battle in Bluff City, Memphis Favored to Win

The upcoming Sunday afternoon matchup between the Mavericks and Grizzlies in Bluff City is set to be a competitive battle as both teams look to secure a victory. In their previous games, Dallas defeated Toronto 124-102 at home while Memphis fell to Denver 117-109 on the road. Despite the Mavericks holding a 76-39 advantage in the all-time series, the Grizzlies have won the last two meetings, including a recent 122-111 victory. Memphis is currently favored to win with an opening line of -5.5, which has since shifted to Memphis -3.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mavericks +125 | Grizzlies -142
• Spread: Mavericks +3 (-110) | Grizzlies -3 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 228 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Memphis will win straight-up is 59%.

Dallas vs Memphis Stats

Dallas Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks recently ended a three-game losing streak with a victory over Toronto, entering the game with a 39-42 season record and standing third in the Southwest Division. They will face Sacramento in the play-in tournament, though the location is yet unknown. Dallas dominated Toronto, shooting 55.1% from the field, winning the rebounding battle, and closing the game with a comfortable lead. Anthony Davis led the team with an impressive performance. The Mavericks are 13th in the league in scoring offense, 23rd in rebounding, and 22nd in assists. Anthony Davis is the leading scorer and key player for the team. Various players are contributing as secondary options, and injuries have affected the roster. Overall, Dallas ranks 25th in power rankings and has strengths and weaknesses in various statistical categories.

Memphis Grizzlies Analysis

The Memphis Grizzlies suffered their second consecutive loss and sixth in their last nine games, falling to Denver on the road. Despite leading for most of the game, they went cold in the final minutes and were outscored, ultimately losing the game. Desmond Bane led the team with 24 points and six rebounds. The Grizzlies are currently 8th in the Western Conference and will face either Minnesota or Golden State in the first round of the play-in tournament. On the season, Memphis ranks 2nd in scoring offense and rebounding, but is below average defensively. Several key players are dealing with injuries, with some doubtful for upcoming games. Their power ranking is 16 with strengths in offense and weaknesses in defense. Additionally, they rank in the top 10 for field goal percentage and in the top 10 for free throw shooting. They also rank high in three-point shooting percentage and rebounding. On defense, they have a strong field goal percentage allowed but struggle with three-point shooting defense. Overall, the Grizzlies are 47-34 for the season.

Key Players Missing as Dallas Takes on Memphis in Preseason Matchup Before Play-In Tournament

This match, originally intended as a regular season game, has now become a preseason matchup due to the absence of several key players from both teams. Both Dallas and Memphis find themselves in the play-in tournament, with Dallas potentially hosting or traveling for their 9/10 play-in game against Sacramento. Memphis, currently under interim coach Tuomas Iisalo, has struggled recently with a 3-5 record. The team appears to be on a downward trajectory, making it difficult to trust them. Proceed cautiously, but consider supporting the Mavericks in this game.

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