Dallas Mavericks vs. Memphis Grizzlies Breakdown – Friday, March 7, 2025

The Memphis Grizzlies (38-24) and Dallas Mavericks (32-31) will battle for the third time this season on Friday, March 7 at 7:30 PM ET at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The Grizzlies are favored with a point spread at -10.5 (-105) at MyBookie.

Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview

The Grizzlies have lost their last four games, which have been at home, and have another tough week ahead with a road-stretch coming up. Their recent defeat was a 120-103 outing against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

This was their first matchup in the last five games where the winning margin was by more than three points, as the Grizzlies have kept it close each game in this stretch. Memphis did not win a single quarter over OKC, which steadily put them in a deeper hole. Ja Morant led with 24 points and six assists.

The Thunder made 50.6 percent of their shots from the field while also making 41.7 percent of their three point shots. The Grizzlies made 40.7 percent overall, but struggled from deep with a 26.5 shooting percentage. Memphis also struggled with 16 turnovers, which led to 17 points for the Thunder.

The Grizzlies are second in the NBA in scoring with 123.0 points per game. Their defense ranks 25th, as they allow their opponents to get 117.0 points a game. This does not offer a lot of breathing room, as they must rely heavily on their offense to win games.

Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview

The Mavs are also on a losing streak, with their last three games being tough losses. Their recent defeat was a 137-107 blowout against the Milwaukee Bucks. This team will continue to have issues since they are without stars Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving, making each game tougher than the last.

In total, there were four players that reached double figures. Klay Thompson led with 28 points on 40.7 percent shooting from the field. Dallas never led again once the second quarter began, as they struggled to slow down the Bucks.

The Bucks were allowed to make 58.4 percent of their shots and shot 45.7 percent from deep. As for Dallas, they made 45.9 percent of their shots and 33.3 percent from deep. The Bucks also had an edge at the foul line, making 17 of 19 shots while the Mavs went 4-10.

The Mavs are averaging 114.6 points a game, ranking 13th. Their defense is allowing opponents to average 114.0 points each game, which ranks 17th. This ratio is razor thin, which shows they cannot afford any mistakes.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie offers you the best Memphis Grizzlies vs. Dallas Mavericks betting odds, with the Grizzlies as 10.5-point favorites. According to market predictions, the Grizzlies have a 74.2 percent chance of winning. With all the issues with injuries for the Mavs, the Grizzlies have an opportunity to run up the score.

Final Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -10.5 (-105)