The Memphis Grizzlies (21-36) and Dallas Mavericks (21-37) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:30 p.m. ET from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The game will broadcast live on KFAA.
The Mavericks are 4.5-point favorites over the Grizzlies on the spread (Mavericks -4.5), with the over/under set at 239.5 total points. Dallas is a -200 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Memphis is +165 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Grizzlies vs. Mavericks predictions and NBA picks for Friday, February 27.
Grizzlies vs Mavericks Prediction
- Grizzlies vs Mavericks pick: GG Jackson Over 15.5 Points (-125)
My Grizzlies vs. Mavericks best bet is on GG Jackson to score over 15.5 points. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Grizzlies vs Mavericks Odds
| Grizzlies Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+4.5 -105 | 239.5 -110o / -110u | +165 |
| Mavericks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-4.5 -115 | 239.5 -110o / -110u | -200 |
Grizzlies vs Mavericks NBA Preview
The Grizzlies will visit the Mavericks in Dallas on Friday night.
Dallas and Memphis are both fully committed to the youth movement at this point.
So, we should expect to see the young guns at the helm for both teams today.
For the Grizzlies, Ty Jerome is listed as doubtful, and even though he’s been playing just 20 minutes per game, his usage has been massive for Memphis lately.
So, removing Jerome from the equation opens up a lot of opportunities for other Grizzlies' players.
Grizzlies vs Mavericks Predictions, Betting Analysis
GG Jackson has been great for Memphis whenever he gets extended run.
He's consistently seen minutes in the mid-to-upper 20s since the break.
In the Grizzlies' last five games, Jackson is averaging 26.8 minutes and 21.8 points per game.
Tonight, Jackson draws a matchup against a Mavericks team that is very weak in the paint and at the rim — two spots where GG thrives.
I’ll back Jackson to score over 15.5 points in the Grizzlies' contest in Dallas on Friday night.
Pick: GG Jackson Over 15.5 Points (-125)
Spread
I'm steering clear of the spread for tonight's matchup.
Moneyline
No play on the moneyline as well.
Over/Under
My Mavericks vs. Grizzlies betting prediction is GG Jackson Over 15.5 Points.
