Memphis Grizzlies vs Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA 2024-25 Season, Today Match Prediction

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Memphis Grizzlies

The Tennessee side is ranked 2nd in the Western Conference and 1st in their Southwest Division. Although placed 2nd, the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Lakers are breathing down their neck, as they have the same record as the Denver Nuggets and are separated by 0.5 games with the Lakers. In February, the Memphis Grizzlies weren't so consistent as they won just 6 games and lost 5 games. March has been similar for the Tennessee side as they are recording 4-3 at the time of writing. In terms of record, the Grizzlies have a 42-24 record and are currently on a 4-game winning streak.

The team averages 47.6 rebounds, ranking them 2nd, and 28.9 assists, which is the 6th best in the league. The Memphis Grizzlies score 122.6 points per game, making them the best offensive team in the Western Conference and 2nd overall. 

On the contrary, their defense has been abysmal, allowing opponents to score at ease at an average of 116.7 points per game, ranking them 25th in the league. Jaren Jackson Jr., who made his 2nd all-star appearance, leads the team with 22.7 points, 1.3 steals, and 1.6 blocks. 

Ja Morant is averaging 21.2 and 7.4 assists per game, while Desmond Bane is their third scorer, averages 18.7 points per game, 6.2 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game. Bane is shooting 38.3% from beyond the arc, while Luke Kennard is shooting 47.2% from behind the arc, both these guards are key to the Grizzlies offensive scoring from long range. 

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Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers are currently on a 15-game winning streak after beating the Brooklyn Nets. They are 10-0 in their last 10 games. Their last loss also came in the hands of the reigning champions. The Cleveland Cavaliers hold the top spot in the Eastern Conference with a 55-10 record, having a solid 8.5-game lead over the second-seeded Boston Celtics.

The recently concluded all-star game saw 3 players selected from the Cleveland Cavaliers. With Donovan Mitchell in the starting lineup for the Eastern Conference, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley made it to the reserves for the Eastern Conference team. 

Donovan Mitchell averages 24.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. Darius Garland scores 21.2 points and leads the team with 6.7 assists a game. Evan Mobley might not have a flashy stat line, but the player has been a force in the defense for the Cavaliers. He scores 18.6 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game. 

The Cavaliers have the best offense in the Eastern Conference and 2nd best overall. They score 123.1 points per game. Defensively the team ranks 11th with 111.6 opposition points per game. They assist with 28.9 assists per game, ranking them 7th. Rebounding the ball hasn't been a problem for the Cavaliers, having two bigs in the starting lineup. They average 45.3 rebounds a game, ranking them 8th. De’Andre Hunter has been a massive addition. In 8 games played so far, he averages 16 points per game and shoots at a 59.5% efficiency from the 3-point line.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers come into this game being on a 15-game winning streak. In terms of the ATS record, the Cavaliers side have the best record with a 41-23-1 record and a 64.1% cover while the Memphis Grizzlies rank 8th in this category with a 36-29-1 record and a 55.4% cover.

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