Brooklyn Nets vs Memphis Grizzlies prediction

Recent results

• Brooklyn Nets: 2 wins from the last 5, average margin −1.8 points (W 145–111 @ NO, L 93–130 @ DAL, L 121–124 @ ATL, W 114–104 v CHA, L 90–103 @ NY).
• Memphis Grizzlies: 2 wins from the last 5, average margin +1.4 points (W 142–111 @ NO, L 118–123 v DEN, W 118–102 @ TOR, L 97–128 v OKC, L 103–107 v IND).

This is the first meeting between these teams this season. Results are taken from final scores, most recent first.

Our pre-game preview

Memphis Grizzlies are our pick at home against the Brooklyn Nets. The model gives them a 69% chance of winning, which makes this game a value pick (NBA; bookie price beats our fair price).

On the rosters we expect, Memphis Grizzlies rate as the stronger team (84.5 to 81.4 on our team-strength rating), and that is the main reason for the pick.

Recent form: Brooklyn Nets have been losing by 6.3 points a game, while Memphis Grizzlies have been winning by 1.3 points a game.

Schedule: Memphis Grizzlies are on the second night of a back-to-back, which the model takes into account.

Injuries: Brooklyn Nets will be without Michael Porter Jr. (32 min a game) and Memphis Grizzlies will be without Ty Jerome (30 min a game), Jerami Grant (23 min a game) and Zach Edey (21 min a game). Players listed as unsure are counted by how likely they are to play.

Season so far: Brooklyn Nets are 3–9 and Memphis Grizzlies are 9–4.

This preview was written from the data we had before the game.