The Memphis Grizzlies roll into Portland's Moda Center with a chance to achieve something they haven't done since 2015 - sweep their regular season series against the Trail Blazers.
Despite missing Ja Morant with a nagging shoulder injury, the Grizzlies' high-octane offense led by Desmond Bane's recent 44-point explosion could prove too much for a Blazers squad dealing with multiple injuries to key players including Deandre Ayton and potentially Jerami Grant.
The fifth-seeded Grizzlies, just one game out of the West's second spot, face a Portland team that's found some rhythm with back-to-back wins but sits three games outside the final play-in position as the home team hosts the away team at the Moda Center.
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Memphis Grizzlies prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Portland Trail Blazers vs Memphis Grizzlies matchup, our predictive model gives the Grizzlies a 60.33% chance of defeating the Blazers.
Memphis Grizzlies: 60.33% win probability
- League-leading offense (8,465 points scored, highest in Western Conference)
- Strong positioning in standings (5th place with 43 wins vs Blazers' 12th place)
- Better recent form (LWLWW vs Blazers' WWLLL)
Portland Trail Blazers: 39.67% win probability
- Struggling offense (7,630 points scored, third-lowest in Western Conference)
- Poor win-loss record (30-39, 12th in Western Conference)
- Negative point differential (-250 points on the season)
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Portland Trail Blazers vs. Memphis Grizzlies odds
Here are the latest odds for this NBA matchup as the Memphis Grizzlies head to Portland to face the home team Trail Blazers on Wednesday, March 19.
| Portland Trail Blazers | Memphis Grizzlies | |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +162 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) | -185 (via bet365 US) |
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Memphis Grizzlies preview
The red-hot Memphis Grizzlies roll into Portland's Moda Center looking to complete their first season sweep of the Trail Blazers since 2014-15, with momentum clearly on their side despite recent stumbles.
Desmond Bane's explosive 44-point performance against Sacramento shows he's ready to carry the offensive load while Ja Morant nurses a nagging shoulder injury, though the Grizzlies' league-leading pace hasn't missed a beat.
Portland's coming off an impressive two-game win streak, with Anfernee Simons dropping 30 against Washington and showing flashes of the offensive firepower they'll need to keep up with Memphis's high-octane attack.
The Blazers' interior defense faces a tough test against a Grizzlies squad that loves to attack the rim, especially with DeAndre Ayton sidelined and several key defenders questionable for the matchup.
Memphis's earlier dominance in this season's matchups - including a 45-point blowout in Portland - looms large over this contest, but the Blazers' recent defensive improvements suggest they won't go down without a fight.
Keep an eye on the battle of the boards, where Donovan Clingan's recent double-double prowess will be tested against Memphis's aggressive rebounding approach.
The contrast in styles couldn't be more stark - Memphis's breakneck pace against Portland's deliberate half-court game - setting up an intriguing chess match between two teams heading in opposite directions in the Western Conference standings.
Key stats
- 1Memphis sits 5th in Western Conference (43-26) while Portland struggles at 12th (30-39)
- 2Grizzlies boast better scoring with 8465 points for vs Blazers' 7630 points
- 3Memphis shows stronger recent form (LWLWW) compared to Portland's downward trend (WWLLL)
- 4Grizzlies maintain a +405 point differential while Blazers sit at -250 for the season
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Memphis Grizzlies form
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Memphis Grizzlies head to head
Portland Trail Blazers
67%
Memphis Grizzlies
33%
Nov 26, 2024
Memphis Grizzlies
123 : 98
Portland Trail Blazers
Nov 11, 2024
Portland Trail Blazers
89 : 134
Memphis Grizzlies
Mar 3, 2024
Memphis Grizzlies
100 : 107
Portland Trail Blazers
Mar 2, 2024
Memphis Grizzlies
92 : 122
Portland Trail Blazers
Nov 6, 2023
Portland Trail Blazers
100 : 112
Memphis Grizzlies
Nov 4, 2023
Portland Trail Blazers
115 : 113
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