The Memphis Grizzlies travel to the Lone Star state to battle the Dallas Mavericks. The Grizzlies beat the Mavs the other day and are looking for a repeat performance. Can a Doncic-less Dallas team get the win, or will his absence be too much to overcome?
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Dallas Mavericks Match Details
Fixture: Memphis @ Dallas
Date and Time: March 13, 2023, @ 7:30 pm EST
Location: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Dallas Mavericks Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | O/U | ML |
| Memphis | -1 -105 | O224.5 -115 | -105 |
| Dallas | +1 -115 | U224.5 -105 | -115 |
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Dallas Mavericks Injury Report
Grizzlies
| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
| Jake LaRavia | F | Back | OUT |
| Vince Williams Jr. | G | Shoulder | OUT |
| Steven Adams | C | Knee | OUT |
| Ja Morant | PG | Suspension/ Personal | OUT |
| Brandon Clarke | PF | Achilles | OUT |
Mavericks
| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
| Luka Doncic | PG | Thigh | OUT |
| Kyrie Irving | PG | Foot | Questionable |
Projected Starting 5’s
Grizzlies
| Player | Position |
| Tyus Jones | PG |
| Desmond Bane | SG |
| Dillon Brooks | SF |
| Jaren Brooks | PF |
| Xavier Tillman | C |
Mavericks
| Player | Position |
| Jaden Hardy | PG |
| Kyrie Irving (GTD) | SG |
| Josh Green | SF |
| Reggie Bullock | PF |
| Dwight Powell | C |
Key Stats
Memphis is 40-26 this year and is tied for 2nd in the Western Conference standings with Sacramento. In their last game, Memphis beat Dallas 112-108 and is 1-4 in their last five games. Ja Morant is out but leads the team in scoring and assists averaging 27.1 and 8.2 respectively. Desmond Bane is averaging 21.3 points per game as well. As a team Memphis averages 115.8 points per game. They are shooting 46.9% from the field and 34.4% from the 3-point range. The Grizzlies are a really good team and have played well all year. They are in a bit of slump without Morant but he will be back soon.
The Dallas Mavericks are .500 on the year with a record of 34-34. They are currently 8th in the Western Conference standings and are looking to avenge their loss to Memphis. Luka Doncic is this team’s heart and soul, averaging 33.0 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 8.0 assists per game. Can someone else on this step up with Luka being out? Dallas is averaging 113.9 points per game this year. They are shooting 47.4% from the field and 37.0% from behind the arc.
Game Prediction
Without Ja Morant, the Grizzlies were able to pull out the win over Dallas the other day. But now Dallas will be without their star player, Luka Doncic, who is battling a thigh injury. Kyrie is banged up as well and is questionable for today’s game. Memphis is a tough team, and Desmond Bane gives them the edge in Dallas tonight. I’m rolling with Memphis tonight.
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