NBA Play-In Tournament Breakdown: Dallas Mavericks vs. Memphis Grizzlies

Another exciting NBAPlay-In Tournament will take place, with the Dallas Mavericks (39-43) and Memphis Grizzlies (48-34) battling for the last playoff spot in the Western Conference on Friday, April 18 at 9:30 PM ET at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. MyBookie has the Grizzlies favored with a point spread at -6.5 (-115).

Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview

The Mavs are 2-3 in their last five games and had a great performance in their latest battle. This was a 120-106 outing over the Sacramento Kings to advance to the next round of the Play-In.

Klay Thompson put up 16 of his 23 points in the second quarter to help push along the offense (44 points total for Mavs in second). Anthony Davis stood out 27 points and nine rebounds and five players total reached double figures.

Dallas is scoring 114.2 points a game and ranking 15th in the league. Their defense has given up 115.4 points each matchup and ranks 20th. This is a slightly negative margin of error.

The Mavs’ offensive efficiency per 100 possessions ranks 17th. Their defensive efficiency at the same rate ranks 21st. Overall, their efficiency on the court ranks 19th.

Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview

The Grizzlies do not have the best momentum coming into this match. They are 2-3 over their last five games and are coming off a 121-116 defeat to the Golden State Warriors for the first round of the Play-In. The Memphis Grizzlies must perform better to secure their place.

Golden State outscored the Grizzlies in three of the four quarters. Desmond Bane led with 30 points with 52.3 percent shooting. Five players in total made it to double figures.

Memphis scores 121.7 points per game and ranks second in the league. Their defense ranks 24th in allowing 116.9 points a game from opponents. This margin does not offer a lot of room for error.

The Grizzlies are sixth in their offensive efficiency over the last 100 possessions. On defense, their efficiency at the same time span ranks 10th. In total, their efficiency on both ends of the floor ranks sixth.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

The best Dallas Mavericks vs. Memphis Grizzlies betting odds can be found through MyBookie, who currently offers the Grizzlies as 6.5-point favorites. Market insights suggest the Grizzlies have a 65.0 percent chance of winning this matchup.

The Mavs have won once earlier in the season, but they had a healthy roster and still had Luka Doncic. Since then, the Grizzlies have won the next three meetings all by double digits. On average, the Memphis Grizzlies have scored 122.3 points while the Mavs have scored 108.3 points each game in this series.

The Mavs will likely not be able to sustain this level of play, as their season has been a roller coaster of injuries and trades. The Grizzlies have been appealing and should be able to clinch the final playoff spot. Look for the Memphis Grizzlies to cover the spread. 

Final Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -6.5 (-115)