The Dallas Mavericks (2-6) and Memphis Grizzlies (3-6) will meet in the group stage of the NBA Cup on Friday night. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. ET from FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. The game will broadcast live on KFAA.
The Grizzlies are 4.5-point favorites over the Mavericks on the spread (Grizzlies -4.5), with the over/under set at 232.5 total points. Memphis is a -180 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Dallas is +150 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Mavericks vs. Grizzlies predictions and NBA picks for Friday, November 7.
Mavericks vs Grizzlies Prediction, Picks
- Mavericks vs Grizzlies pick: Under 232.5 (-110)
My Grizzlies vs. Mavericks best bet is on the under, with the best price currently available at bet365. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Mavericks vs Grizzlies Odds for Friday, November 7
| Mavericks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+4.5 -110 | 232.5 -110 / -110 | +150 |
| Grizzlies Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-4.5 -110 | 232.5 -110 / -110 | -180 |
Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies NBA Cup Preview
I will continue fading the Mavericks' offense until the bleeding stops.
Anthony Davis was upgraded to doubtful, but that typically does not indicate he’s ready to play.
If he gets upgraded to questionable, you can adjust for that. And if he plays, this number still isn’t dead.
The Mavericks rank 29th in halfcourt offense.
Meanwhile, the Grizzlies rank 25th in halfcourt defense, but the Pelicans are 27th, and Dallas still couldn’t score against them.
These two teams are both top-10 in pace.
So, if they have bad defensive nights, the pace of the game may get push this number over the number on its own.
However, I only project them for 52.6 transition points combined, leaving 175 points of halfcourt offense they have to generate in an average 187 possessions, meaning they need a 93.5 offensive rating in the halfcourt on average.
They are averaging below that defensively.
This is a NBA Cup Game, and Cup Games are usually better over spots. However, I still want to fade both teams’ offense here.
Mavericks vs Grizzlies Betting Prediction, Best Bet
- Under 232.5 (-110)
Grizzlies vs Mavericks Betting Trends
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