On Wednesday, 03\/01, the Memphis Grizzlies (38-20) will host the San Antonio Spurs (24-33) in a Western Conference Regular-Season match-up. The Grizzlies are second in the West in a see-saw battle, whereas the Spurs have slipped to the 13th spot. Will the Grizzlies notch an easy win against the out-of-sync Spurs? Read about the preview, total predictions, and player props here.<\/p>
Grizzlies: Incredible returns but with a catch<\/strong><\/p> This will be a back-to-back affair for the Grizzlies after they play the New York Knicks the previous night. They haven’t ended February on a high note, losing four out of their last seven games before the Knicks affair. These losses came against teams with +500. Record which has been an issue throughout the season, as they have a 14-15 record against such teams. But their offensive chops are top-notch as they lead the league with 123.3 points per game(1st) for the season. However, their defense has let them down as they have conceded 116.6 PPG(6th worst). They need to shore up their defense to make a deep run in the postseason.<\/p> Expected Starting Lineup<\/strong><\/p> PG<\/strong>: Ja Morant | SG: <\/strong>Desmond Bane | SF<\/strong>: Jaylen Wells | PF<\/strong>: Jaren Jackson Jr.i | C: <\/strong>Zach Edey<\/p> Injuries:<\/strong> Information to be updated later.<\/p> Spurs: No Wemby, no chance<\/strong><\/p> The Spurs will enter the match-up after a 12-point loss against the Houston Rockets despite a 22-point performance by Stephon Castle<\/a>. They are on a four-game losing streak in what has been a painful, premature end to their chances of making it to the postseason. The management did a terrific job of trading for De’Aaron Fox, but before he could mesh with Victor Wembanyama, the latter was out for the season due to a serious health issue<\/a>. Thus, the future of the franchise is on a knife’s edge now.<\/p> Expected Starting Lineup<\/strong><\/p> PG<\/strong>: Chris Paul | PG\/SG: <\/strong>De’Aaron Fox | SG\/SF<\/strong>: Devin Vassell | SF\/PF:<\/strong> Harrison Barnes | C: <\/strong>Bismack Biyombo<\/p> Injuries<\/strong>: Will be updated later<\/p> The Spurs have been mostly in the 106-111 points range despite their wonky offense and Fox’s massive offensive struggles. Meanwhile, defensively, they have given up 114 or more in three of the last four games. On the other hand, the Grizzlies have the habit of engaging in high-scoring games that often go past 240+ points. It can be the case here despite a back-to-back situation. However, I believe the total will be more in the 228-238 points range here.<\/p> Projected Predictions:<\/strong><\/p>Memphis Grizzlies vs San Antonio Spurs Total Over\/Under Prediction<\/strong><\/h2>