The Memphis Grizzlies (36-18) and Indiana Pacers (30-23) will meet in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. ET at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. The game will broadcast live on NBA League Pass..
The Grizzlies are 2.5-point favorites over the Pacers on the spread (Grizzlies -2.5), with the over/under set at 250.5 total points. Memphis is a -142 favorite to win outright, while Indiana is +120 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Grizzlies vs. Pacers predictions and NBA picks for Thursday, February 20.
Grizzlies vs. Pacers Picks, Prediction
Spread
We're more or less expecting a full house for this game. The Pacers and Grizzlies both have all their main characters excluded from the injury report, and in this case, extremely rested from All-Star break festivities.
Memphis is an absolute wagon as a road favorite. It's 8-3 against the spread as a road favorite and 9-2 straight up, which is the best in the league by percentage for teams who have played at least two games in this scenario.
Indiana, comparatively, is 2-4 straight up and as a home underdog.
It's not always that simple, and I like Indy more than most, having been on its win total over this season, but I like Memphis here, especially knowing that Ja Morant should be in the lineup.
Moneyline
Memphis is -2.5, so I don't really need the moneyline here. If I'm playing a parlay, I might lob this in there for safety. And, of course, if you like Indy, just bet Indy.
I lean Memphis here in the spot given its road performance this year in this spot, plus given its form heading into the break, where it was one of seven teams to win seven of 10 before the week off.
Over/Under
This total is 250.5. As much as I want to play the Under, I cannot.
My Pick: Grizzlies -2.5
Grizzlies vs. Pacers Odds
| Grizzlies Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-2.5 -110 | 250.5 -110o / -110u | -142 |
| Pacers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+2.5 -110 | 250.5 -110o / -110u | +120 |
- Grizzlies vs. Pacers spread: Grizzlies -2.5
- Grizzlies vs. Pacers over/under: 250.5 total points
- Grizzlies vs. Pacers moneyline: Grizzlies -142, Pacers +120
- Grizzlies vs. Pacers best bet: Grizzlies -2.5 (-110)
My Pacers vs. Grizzlies best bet is on Memphis to cover the spread, with the best line currently available at DraftKings. But as always, make sure to shop for the best line using our live NBA odds page.
Grizzlies vs. Pacers Preview
Normally, I'd lob a prop in here, but there's nothing on the board I love as of this morning. Follow me on the Action App in case I see something I like before tipoff.
It's the rare spot where I like the spread over anything else. For me, beyond Grizzlies -3, I'd probably pass. This opened at -1, so we're around my threshold already.
Best Bet: Grizzlies -2.5 (-110)
Pacers vs. Grizzlies Betting Trends
