NBA Preview: Dallas Mavericks vs. Memphis Grizzlies

The Dallas Mavericks (20-15) look to stop their losing streak when they face the Memphis Grizzlies (23-13) on Monday, January 6 at 8:00 PM ET at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. The Grizzlies are slightly favored at home with a point spread at -4.5 (-110) at MyBookie.

Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview

The Mavs have lost four consecutive games and have a handful of injuries to make matters worse. Their latest defeat was a 134-122 outing against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Quentin Grimes led with 26 points and six assists, but he will have to have a tremendous effort in this next matchup to make a difference. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving did not play in that match, and are still out for this next one. Without their stars, their offense suffers on a consistent basis.

They shot 43.0 percent from the floor and 27.3 percent from long range. On defense they allowed the Cavs to get 53.1 percent of their shots to connect, with 37.5 percent of their threes being made.

The Mavs, when healthy, are eighth in the league when they average 116.7 points a game. Their defense has held teams to 112.1 points a game, ranking 14th. This offers a slim margin of victory.

Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview

The Grizzlies have lost their last two games, with both of them being on the road. Their most recent loss was a 121-113 performance against the Golden State Warriors.

Jaren Jackson Jr. led with 23 points and nine rebounds, while Desmond Bane led with 10 rebounds. This was a close matchup throughout, but the Grizzlies were just a few points away each quarter from keeping it within reach.

Both teams hovered near 52 percent shooting from the floor, but the Grizzlies only connected on 33.3 percent shooting from deep, while the Warriors made 53.5 percent. This was a major factor in their loss, as they could not keep the Warriors from making big plays from beyond the arc.

The Grizzlies are averaging a league-best 123.2 points per game. Their defense could use some work, as they rank 21st in allowing 115.0 points a game. This spread has been working in their favor, but only when they are out scoring teams.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie has you set for the Dallas Mavericks vs. Memphis Grizzlies betting odds. Current odds show the Grizzlies as 4.5-point favorites, while market analysis suggests the Grizzlies have a 55.7 percent chance of winning.

The Grizzlies have a handful of players that are expected to be a game-time decision. As for the Mavs, they are still without Irving, Doncic, and Dante Exum, which does not bode well for their chances at covering the spread.

Final Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -4.5 (-110)