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Grizzlies vs Spurs Picks, Prediction and NBA Prop Bets for Jan 17: Wemby to Block 4+ Shots

 

Grizzlies
Spurs
-125
ML
+105
-2 -110
Point Spread
+2 -110
Over 238½ -110
Total
Under 238½ -110

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Grizzlies vs Spurs Picks, Prediction and NBA Prop Bets for Jan 17: Wemby to Block 4+ Shots
Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs / Katelyn Mulcahy / Getty Images North America / Getty Images via Afp

The Memphis Grizzlies will be on the road facing the San Antonio Spurs for the second straight game. In the first game, the Grizzlies won 129-115, which may shift NBA game predictions today more in their favor after covering a 2.5-point spread.

Let’s break down the Grizzlies vs Spurs odds to find the best bets tonight.

 

Grizzlies vs Spurs Game Information

  • Game: Memphis Grizzlies (26-15) vs. San Antonio Spurs (19-20)
  • Location: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX
  • Day/Time: Friday, Jan. 17, 9:30 p.m. ET
  • Grizzlies vs Spurs Live Stream: NBA League Pass

 

Grizzlies vs Spurs Betting Preview: ATS, Over/Under, Prop Picks

1. Grizzlies vs Spurs Spread Pick

This matchup will be very interesting, mainly because these teams just faced each other. We all saw the Grizzlies’ game plan, which was to attack Victor Wembanyama while he was on defense and not let him get hot on offense.

For the most part, that worked. 7-foot 4-inch Zach Edey guarded Wembanyama, doing so in 17 minutes. Then, on offense, the Grizzlies attacked Wembanyama, shown in Edey having a highlight dunk for NBA news and Ja Morant having another that did not count.

That led to a poor outing for Wembanyama. He shot 5-19 from the field and 3-10 behind the three-point line, with 13 points and 12 rebounds. However, because the Grizzlies tried to go after him, Wembanyama did finish with eight blocks, all of which happened before halftime.

However, the rest of the Spurs team stepped up. Rookie Stephon Castle had a career-high with 26 points, while Devin Vassell is starting to get into a rhythm after missing a lot of time, with back-to-back 20+ point games, scoring 21. Then there is Keldon Johnson, who had 17 points off the bench. If Wembanyama can get his offensive game right in this second matchup, the Spurs could force a different outcome.

Best Bet: Spurs +2

 

2. Grizzlies vs Spurs Under 238.5

In the first game between these two teams, the over/under line was set at 239½, which is pretty high but makes sense. The Grizzlies score the most points per game, 123, while their defense gives up 115.2. That could lead to another high over/under NBA betting line for this second matchup.

The Grizzlies have a 109.6 defensive rating, ranking fifth, but they still give up a lot of points. Because they play so fast, with the highest pace in the league, the Grizzlies are constantly in high-scoring games. The Grizzlies hit the over 63.4% of the time, the third-highest percentage in the league. With 244 points in the first meeting between these teams, the over was easily hit.

Furthermore, the Grizzlies’ offense was humming in that last game against the Spurs. Morant and Desmond Bane were tied for the team-high in points with 21. Morant also had 12 assists, which helped Jaren Jackson Jr. score 19 points, and Santi Aldama added 20 off the bench.

However, with this line being set high, after what happened in the first game, that could lead to the under. The Spurs saw the Grizzlies offense and might have a different plan to slow it down.

Best Bet: Grizzlies vs Spurs Under 238.5

 

3. Victor Wembanyama 4+ Blocked Shots (-286)

In the first game between these two teams, it was clear that the Grizzlies wanted to attack Wembanyama in the paint. Sure, that led to some success, but Wembanyama still blocked eight shots.

Because the Grizzlies will likely have the same game plan, that should lead to another big game from Wembanyama when blocking shots. This prop is a great addition to your NBA parlay picks today.

Best Bet: Victor Wembanyama 4+ Blocked Shots (-286)

 

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Questions of the Day

Are there going to be All-Stars in this game?


The Grizzlies are the third seed in the West, but Morant has missed time, which has hurt his chances of being an All-Star. But Wembanyama looks like he will make it.

How does facing an opponent in back-to-back games affect the lines?


Usually, when two teams face each other in back-to-back games, the loser of the first matchup wins the second.

 

Odds and information are accurate at the time of writing. Please check with official sources for the latest updates before placing any bets.

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