Memphis Grizzlies at Indiana Pacers 10/13/21 - NBA Picks & Predictions
Last Updated: 10/13/2021 at 9:48 AM ET
Gainbridge Fieldhouse will play host to a Wednesday night NBA preseason clash between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Indiana Pacers. The Grizzlies (38-34) lost to Utah in the first round of the playoffs and are a team on the rise. Third-year pro Ja Morant (19.1 ppg) led seven Memphis players in double figures and dished out a team-high 7.4 assists.
On Monday, Memphis built a 24-point halftime lead and cruised to a 127-92 home victory versus Detroit. Ja Morant led six Memphis players in double figures with 24 points and five assists.
The Indiana Pacers (34-38) missed the playoffs last season and hired Rick Carlisle to become their head coach. All-Star C Domantas Sabonis led Indiana with 20.3 points to go along with 12.0 rebounds and 6.7 assists. On Friday, Indiana outscored Cleveland by seven points during the third quarter to pull away for a 109-100 road victory.
Indiana G Malcolm Brogdon poured in a game-high 27 points on a 12-for-14 shooting performance. Domantas Sabonis contributed 14 points and ten rebounds for the Pacers.
Indiana G Caris LeVert has a stress fracture in his back and is doubtful to be ready to start the regular season. The Grizzlies have looked sharp this preseason, so they are my lean on the side. The stronger play is on the over. Final Score Prediction, Indiana Pacers win but fail to cover 117-114.