Portland Trail Blazers vs Memphis Grizzlies, NBA 2024-25 Season, Today Match Prediction
Portland Trail Blazers
Memphis Grizzlies
Portland and Memphis square-off in conference match-up
- Portland Trail Blazers have won 2 of the last 3 matches against Memphis Grizzlies
- The average total match points in the last 5 H2H matches between the Trail Blazers and Grizzlies is 211
- The Trail Blazers lost 3 of their last 4 home games this season
Memphis Grizzlies to Win!
| Tournament: | NBA 2024-25 Season |
| Live Streaming: | NBA League Pass, Stake.com, Fubo TV |
| Venue: | Moda Center, Portland |
| Tip Off: | 07:30:00 |
Portland Trail Blazers vs Memphis Grizzlies Match Prediction & Analysis
The Portland Trail Blazers are currently struggling with a 3-7 record, placing them 13th in the Western Conference. Their home record is a concerning 1-3. The Memphis Grizzlies, on the other hand, have a more promising 6-4 record, including a 2-2 away record. Despite the Trail Blazers' recent struggles, they have a slight edge in the head-to-head matchup, winning 2 of the last 3 games against the Grizzlies. The average total points scored in these recent matchups is 211. However, the Trail Blazers' recent home form is a cause for concern, as they have lost 3 of their last 4 home games.
The spread is given at -2 at 1.96 in favour of the away team Memphis Grizzlies and the total combined match points to cross over 224.5 points. We expect this match to be highly defensive where both the team look to restrict their opponents offensively.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Memphis Grizzlies Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anfernee Simons | 18.9 | 2.2 | 5.0 | 0.9/0.1 |
| Deandre Ayton | 14.0 | 10.8 | 1.0 | 0.9/0.5 |
| Jaren Jackson | 22.0 | 5.2 | 0.9 | 1.2/1.4 |
| Santi Aldama | 12.5 | 7.8 | 3.5 | 0.6/0.5 |
Teams Preview
Portland Trail Blazers Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers lost their last match to Minnesota Timberwolves in an away game 127-102. The Trail Blazers were trailing by 8 points at half time where they gave up 35 points in the first quarter. The Trail Blazers only collected six 3-pointers compared to the Timberwolves' 22 shots from the long range.
Scott Henderson scored 16.4 rebounds and 3 assists in 32 minutes coming off the bench and was the top scorer of the game for the Trail Blazers. Anthony Simons dropped 14 points and 2 assists shooting two of seven from 3-point range. Robert Williams on his return scored 13 points, grabbed 3 rebounds, made 2 steals and 1 block. He contributed on both ends of the floor.
Five players scored in double digits against the Timberwolves but they had an off-night where the shooters struggled and the 3-points shooting efficiency was just 24%.
Portland Trail Blazers on an average score 107.2 points per game and they are ranked 26th on offence, the fourth worst in the league. Defensively, they allow 114.9 points per game, and are ranked 19th.
The Trail Blazers shoot 43.7% from the field and 33.1% from long range. They are the 10th best shot blocking team this season averaging 5.7 blocks per game. The Trail Blazers score an average of 10.7 3-pointers and they grab 43.5 rebounds per game.
Memphis Grizzlies Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies won their last match against Washington Wizards in a home game 128-104. The Grizzlies were leading by 7 points at half-time after giving up 24 points in the first quarter. They collected 13 3-pointers as compared to the Wizards' 9 shots from the long range.
Santi Aldama scored 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists in 32 minutes and was the top scorer of the game for the Grizzlies. Jaren Jackson also dropped 39 points, 6 rebounds and 1 assist. Scotty Pippen scored 10 rebounds and 11 assists. Seven players scored in double digits against the Wizards.
The Memphis Grizzlies on an average score 119.6 points per game and they are ranked 5th on the offence. On the defensive side, they allow 113.8 points per game and are ranked 18th.
The Grizzlies shoot 48.8% from the field and 35.7% from long range. They are the 4th best shot blocking team this season averaging 6.3 blocks per game. The Grizzlies score an average of 12.1 3-pointers and they grab 47.6 rebounds per game.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Memphis Grizzlies Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Anfernee Simons |
| SG | Toumani Camara |
| SF | Deni Avdija |
| PF | Jerami Grant |
| C | Deandre Ayton |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Scotty Pippen |
| SG | Jaylen Wells |
| SF | Santi Aldama |
| PF | Jaren Jackson |
| C | Brandon Clarke |
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS vs MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
Winning PredictionThe Memphis Grizzlies are favored to win against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Grizzlies have a stronger offense and a better 3-point shooting percentage. Additionally, their defense, while not elite, is slightly better than the Trail Blazers'. Given these factors, the Grizzlies are expected to come out on top.
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