The Cleveland Cavaliers bring their blistering 15-game winning streak to FedExForum, where they'll face a Memphis Grizzlies squad that's found their rhythm with four straight victories of their own.
Both teams enter with key personnel questions, as the Cavs continue to navigate without Donovan Mitchell while the Grizzlies sweat over Jaren Jackson Jr.'s questionable status and Santi Aldama's confirmed absence.
The Cavaliers' recent dominance meets the Grizzlies' home court advantage in what promises to be a compelling clash between the red-hot visitors (55-10) and the battle-tested home team (42-24).
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Cleveland Cavaliers prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Memphis Grizzlies vs Cleveland Cavaliers matchup, our predictive model gives the Cavs a 66.5% chance of defeating the Grizz.
Cleveland Cavaliers: 66.5% win probability
- League-leading win percentage (55-10 record shows dominant season performance)
- Elite defensive efficiency (7,241 points against is lowest in Eastern Conference)
- Current momentum with perfect 5-game win streak (WWWWW in recent form)
Memphis Grizzlies: 33.5% win probability
- Defensive struggles (7,704 points against ranks bottom half of Western Conference)
- Inconsistent scoring output (8,094 points scored but with high variance)
- Recent form decline (WWWWL shows momentum shift after strong streak)
At Sporting Post, our unique prediction model brings together insights from top NBA experts. Instead of searching through countless expert analyses online, you can rely on our predictions to capture the market's overall sentiment. We scan trusted sources, analyzing expert picks, data, and trends, while our AI assigns a confidence level to each prediction. These confidence levels are then averaged to generate an 'expert opinion' win probability—providing a data-driven reflection of the collective intelligence of the industry's leading NBA analysts.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Cleveland Cavaliers odds
Here are the latest odds for this NBA matchup as the Cleveland Cavaliers head to Memphis to face the home team Grizzlies on Friday, March 14.
| Memphis Grizzlies | Cleveland Cavaliers | |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +110 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) | -125 (via Caesars Sportsbook) |
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Cleveland Cavaliers preview
The red-hot Cleveland Cavaliers bring their jaw-dropping 15-game winning streak to Memphis, where they'll face a Grizzlies squad that's found its own rhythm with four straight victories.
While the Cavs have been crushing it without Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland's stepped up big time - his recent 30-point masterclass against the Nets showed he's more than ready to lead the charge.
The Grizzlies' Luke Kennard's been lighting it up from downtown, dropping seven threes in their last outing, while Ja Morant's continued to be a nightmare for defenders with his explosive playmaking.
Both teams are dealing with some lineup questions - Mitchell's still sidelined for Cleveland, and the Grizzlies might be without Jaren Jackson Jr., whose two-way presence would be sorely missed.
The FedExForum hasn't been kind to the Cavs lately, with Cleveland dropping their last three visits when facing a Memphis team with a winning record.
The contrast in styles should make for some fascinating basketball - Cleveland's methodical approach going head-to-head with Memphis's high-octane offense.
Keep an eye on the paint battle between Jarrett Allen, fresh off a 23-point double-double, and whoever Memphis throws at him if Jackson Jr. can't suit up.
Given how these teams match up and their current momentum, we're in for what could be one of the season's most electric Friday night showdowns.
Key stats
- 1Cleveland Cavaliers lead Eastern Conference with 55 wins and league-best .846 win percentage
- 2Memphis Grizzlies sit 2nd in Western Conference with 42-24 record and strong WWWWL recent form
- 3Cavs boast superior scoring margin (+733) compared to Grizzlies (+390) through 65-66 games
- 4Memphis averages more points per game (122.6) than Cleveland (122.3) but allows more defensively (116.7 vs 111.4)
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Cleveland Cavaliers form
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Cleveland Cavaliers head to head
Memphis Grizzlies
50%
Cleveland Cavaliers
50%
Feb 24, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers
129 : 123
Memphis Grizzlies
Apr 10, 2024
Cleveland Cavaliers
110 : 98
Memphis Grizzlies
Feb 2, 2024
Memphis Grizzlies
101 : 108
Cleveland Cavaliers
Jul 10, 2023
Cleveland Cavaliers
100 : 77
Memphis Grizzlies
Feb 3, 2023
Cleveland Cavaliers
128 : 113
Memphis Grizzlies
Jan 19, 2023
Memphis Grizzlies
115 : 114
Cleveland Cavaliers
Related
