Grizzlies vs. Magic Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Odds are against the Orlando Magic (32-43), who are a 7-point underdog when they take the court against the Memphis Grizzlies (47-27) on March 28, 2023. A point total of 229 has been set for the game.

Grizzlies vs. Magic Odds

• Grizzlies odds to win: -284
• Magic odds to win: +230
• Spread: Grizzlies (-7)
• Total: 229

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Game Time and Information

• When: Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET
• Where: FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee
• TV: BSSE and BSFL

Who Will Win Grizzlies vs. Magic?

Grizzlies and Magic Betting Trends, Records Against the Spread

When they have played as at least 7-point favorites this season, the Grizzlies are 12-13-2 against the spread.

In games this season in which they were an underdog by 7 points or more, the Magic have a 17-9-2 record against the spread.

The two teams average a combined 0.4 fewer points per game, 228.6, than this matchup’s over/under of 229 points.

Memphis and Orlando have seen its opponents average a combined 2.4 fewer points per game than the over/under of 229 set for this matchup.

The Grizzlies’ average point total in matchups this year is 229.1, 0.1 points higher than the over/under in this game.

Orlando’s games this season have averaged a total of 225.9 points, 3.1 fewer than the point total in this matchup.

Memphis is 35-35-4 ATS this season.

The Magic’s ATS record is 41-31-3 this season.

Grizzlies Stats & Insights

The Grizzlies average 116.8 points per game (seventh in the league) while giving up 112.4 per contest (seventh in the NBA). They have a +323 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 4.4 points per game.

The Grizzlies prevail in the rebound battle by an average of 2.1 boards. They are collecting 46.6 rebounds per game (second in the league) compared to their opponents’ 44.5 per contest.

Memphis knocks down 11.9 three-pointers per game (17th in the league) compared to its opponents’ 12.7. It shoots 35.1% from deep while its opponents hit 35.1% from long range.

The Grizzlies average 112.2 points per 100 possessions on offense (14th in the league), and allow 108 points per 100 possessions (second in the NBA).

The Grizzlies have been much better offensively at home, where they average 120 points per game, compared to road games, where they score 113.5 per game. Defensively, they are much better in home games, where they concede 108.8 points per game, versus playing on the road, where they allow their opponents to score 116 per game.

Magic Stats & Insights

The Magic have a -180 scoring differential, falling short by 2.4 points per game. They’re putting up 111.8 points per game, 26th in the league, and are allowing 114.2 per outing to rank 17th in the NBA.

Orlando is 18th in the league at 43 rebounds per game. That’s similar to the 42 its opponents average.

The Magic make 10.6 three-pointers per game (27th in the league), 2.3 fewer than their opponents.

The Magic rank 27th in the league averaging 109.5 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 14th, allowing 111.7 points per 100 possessions.

Orlando scores 114.5 points per game at home, and 108.9 away.

Grizzlies Key Players to Watch

The active leader in points and assists for the Grizzlies this season is Ja Morant, who scores 26.8 points and distributes 8.1 assists per game.

Jaren Jackson Jr.’s averages this season are 18 points, 6.6 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game.

Desmond Bane makes more threes per game than any other (active) member of the Grizzlies, knocking down shots from beyond the arc at a clip of 2.8 per contest.

Tyus Jones averages one steal per game, while Jackson swats 3.1 shots per contest.

Magic Key Players to Watch

Franz Wagner pours in 18.7 points per game. He also adds 4.1 rebounds per outing and 3.6 assists per contest.

This season, Wendell Carter Jr. has a statline of 15.6 points, 2.3 assists and 8.8 rebounds per game.

Wagner averages 1.6 made threes per game.

The Magic’s defensive effort gets a boost from Markelle Fultz’s 1.5 steals and Bol Bol’s 1.2 blocks per game.

Grizzlies vs. Magic Prediction

• Pick ATS: Grizzlies (- 7)
• Pick OU:

  Under (229)
  

• Prediction:
  Grizzlies 119 – Magic 109

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