Mavericks vs Grizzlies Picks and Prediction – 12/12/2023

The Dallas Mavericks look for their second consecutive victory on Monday when visiting the Memphis Grizzlies. Dallas is 13-8 and first in the Southwest division, two games ahead of both Houston and New Orleans. Dallas defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 125-112 on Friday. Luka Doncic scored 32 points for Dallas, but Kyrie Irving suffered a heel contusion and is out on Monday for the Mavericks. Make sure you stay up to date with all the NBA action with our NBA previews.
Luka Doncic is leading Dallas in scoring, rebounding and assists with averages of 31.9 points, 8.4 rebounds and 8.6 assists per game. With Kyrie Irving out injured, the second leading scorer is Tim Hardaway Jr with an average of 16.9 points per game. Dallas has three active players averaging double figures in scoring and as a team is scoring an average of 119.9 points per game.
The Memphis Grizzlies look to bounce back from a loss with a victory at home on Monday when hosting the Dallas Mavericks. Memphis is 6-15 and fourth in the Southwest division, seven games behind the first place Dallas Mavericks. Memphis was defeated by the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-103 on Friday. The leading scorer for Memphis was Jaren Jackson Jr with 21 points.
Desmond Bane is leading Memphis in scoring and assists with averages of 24.6 points and 5.1 assists per game, while Bismack Biyombo is the leading rebounder with an average of 7.0 per game. Jaren Jackson Jr is the second leading scorer with an average of 19.9 points per game. Memphis has four players averaging double figures in scoring and as a team is scoring an average of 106.2 points per game.
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Memphis Grizzlies +2.5
Dallas will struggle without Kyrie Irving on the floor, as the star guard is out with a heel contusion. Memphis has covered the number in four of its last five. Memphis struggles at times to score as the Grizzlies are 29th with an average of 106.2 points per game, but Memphis plays well on defense, allowing an average of 112.1 points per game which is 11th. Final Score Prediction, Memphis Grizzlies win and cover ATS 111-104.