Grizzlies vs Heat Picks and Prediction – 4/3/2025

In the first game of a Thursday night NBA on TNT doubleheader, the Memphis Grizzlies will square off against the Miami Heat from the Kaseya Center. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Grizzlies (44-32) are looking to snap a four-game losing streak and are tied with Minnesota for sixth place in the Western Conference standings. On Tuesday, Memphis had no answer for Golden State G Steph Curry (52 points) during a 134-125 home loss.

Ja Morant led six Memphis players in double figures with 36 points (14-22 FG) and six assists. All-Star F Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 22 points on 7-for-20 shooting and grabbed seven rebounds. Desmond Bane added 19 points and five assists for the Grizzlies, who shot 48 percent from the field. 

The Miami Heat are riding a six-game winning streak and hold a half-game lead over Chicago for ninth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Heat (35-41) rank 11th in the league in defensive efficiency and are allowing a shade below 110 points per contest. Last night, Miami assisted on 28 of 43 made field goals and shot 51 percent overall during a 124-103 road triumph against Boston. 

Miami G Tyler Herro tallied a game-high 25 points (7-18 FG), nine assists, and six rebounds. Bam Adebayo chipped in 21 points, six assists, and five boards. Kyle Anderson added 19 points on 7-for-11 shooting in just 24 minutes off the Miami bench. 

Miami played without forwards Duncan Robinson (back) and Andrew Wiggins (hamstring) last night, Their status for this contest is uncertain. These two teams are headed in opposite directions. The Grizzlies have been a mess since firing head coach Taylor Jenkins. Take the Heat to win at home. Final Score Prediction, Miami Heat win 115-111.