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Grizzlies vs Heat set to clash in crucial matchup as regular season winds down

As the NBA regular season nears its conclusion, the Memphis Grizzlies and Miami Heat are set to face off in a crucial matchup. The Grizzlies, currently 44-32, have been struggling as of late, losing seven of their last eight games. In contrast, the Heat, with a record of 35-41, have won six straight games and secured a spot in the play-in round for the Eastern Conference. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 P.M. EST, with Memphis opening as the -4.5 betting favorite, but currently holding a -4 line. Stay tuned for an exciting game between these two competitive teams.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Grizzlies -180 | Heat +154
• Spread: Grizzlies -4 (-110) | Heat +4 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 227.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Memphis will win straight-up is 64%.

Memphis vs Miami Stats

Memphis Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies have a record of 44-32 this season and are currently in sixth place in the Western Conference, one game back from fifth place. Despite recent losses, they are still performing well offensively, scoring an average of 121.95 points per game and shooting 48.04% from the field. Defensively, they are allowing an average of 117.09 points per game and opponents are shooting 45.70% from the field against them. The Grizzlies have a strong rebounding game, averaging 47.21 rebounds per game, and are ranked second in offensive assists with an average of 28.77 per game. They will be missing key players in their upcoming game against the Heat.

Miami Heat Analysis

The Miami Heat currently have a record of 35-41 and are in ninth place in the Eastern Conference, securing a play-in spot. They are 1.5 games behind the Magic for seventh place. Miami has won six straight games, with their latest victory being a 124-103 win against Boston. Tyler Herro leads the team in scoring and assists, while Bam Adebayo leads in rebounds. The Heat rank 25th in scoring, 18th in field goal percentage, and 14th in 3-point shooting. Defensively, they rank seventh in points allowed and force opponents to shoot 46.5% from the field. Miami has a 36-39-1 record against the spread this season. Several key players are expected to miss their upcoming game. In terms of power rankings, the Heat rank 16th overall, 26th in offense, and 7th in defense.

Miami Heat Dominate Boston Celtics 124-103 on the Road as Tyler Herro Shines

In their most recent game, the Miami Heat secured a significant 124-103 victory on the road against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, April 2. Miami took an early lead in the first quarter with a 12-2 run and successfully maintained this advantage throughout the game. The team demonstrated impressive shooting accuracy, with a field goal percentage of 51.8% and a 3-point percentage of 46.7%. Their strong defense limited Boston to only 12-for-43 shooting from the 3-point line. Tyler Herro led the Heat in scoring with 25 points, making 7 of 18 attempted shots. Historically, the Heat have a 16-18 record against the spread following a win. Based on this analysis, it is recommended to choose the Memphis Grizzlies to cover in the upcoming game.

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