Grizzlies at Mavericks 4/5/19 - NBA Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 08/08/2019 at 4:50 AM ET

The Memphis Grizzlies look to snap a two-game losing streak on Friday when they visit the Dallas Mavericks. The Grizzlies were defeated by the Portland Trail Blazers 116-89 on Wednesday. Reserve forward Chandler Parsons led the Grizzlies with 16 points. Only 10 players were in uniform for Memphis and none of the regular starting five were dressed.

Dallas came up just short in its last outing falling to the Minnesota Timberwolves 110-108. The Mavericks were led the loss by Luka Doncic with 27 points and 12 rebounds. Dwight Powell was close behind with 25 points for the Mavs. Veteran Dirk Nowitzki, who is 40 and retires at the end of the season, scored nine points and has just two home games remaining.
Mike Conley leads the Grizzlies in scoring and assists with averages of 21.1 points and 6.4 assists per game. Jonas Valanciunas is the leading rebounder for the Grizzlies with an average of 10.7 per game. Memphis is shooting 45.0% from the field and 33.8% from three-point territory.

Luka Doncic leads the Mavericks in scoring with an average of 21.2 points per game. Tim Hardaway Jr. is the second leading scorer for Dallas averaging 15.5 points per game. The leading rebounder is Doncic with an average of 7.7 per game, and Doncic leads in assists with an average of 5.9 per game. Dallas is shooting 44.6% from the field and 34.1% from three-point territory.

Dallas has had success at home against Memphis. The Mavericks have covered the number in 5 of the last 7 at home versus Memphis and 5 of the last 7 overall against the Grizzlies. Memphis is the walking wounded with only 10 players available to play on Wednesday with none of the starting five in uniform and the situation will be similar for Friday’s game. Final Score Prediction, Dallas Mavericks win and cover ATS 117-108.

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