The Memphis Grizzlies have climbed to second place in the Western Conference and will host the New York Knicks on Friday. The visitors have rattled off three straight double-digits wins, but will face one of the NBA's best home teams ahead of the weekend. Will Memphis improve to 2-0 in the interconference matchup? Or will the Knicks come into FedEx Forum and steal a road win?
Tip-off at FedExForum set for 8 p.m. ET. The Grizzlies are nine-point favorites in the latest Knicks vs. Grizzlies odds from Caesars Sportsbook and the over-under for total points scored is 228.5. Before making any Grizzlies vs. Knicks picks, be sure to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Knicks vs. Grizzlies, and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Now, here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Grizzlies vs. Knicks:
- Knicks vs. Grizzlies spread: Grizzlies -9
- Knicks vs. Grizzlies over-under: 229 points
- Knicks vs. Grizzlies money line: Grizzlies -450, Knicks +350
- NYK: Knicks are 17-17 against the spread this season on the road
- MEM: Grizzlies are 21-12 ATS at home this season
Why the Knicks can cover
The Knicks have covered in four consecutive games. New York has won by double-digits in three straight contests despite entering each matchup as an underdog.
The Grizzlies have gone 4-3 straight-up and 4-3 against the spread over their last seven games. While they've covered in all of their home games since the All-Star break, New York has won and covered four straight road games. The Knicks have rallied for the back half of the year and benching Kemba Walker appears to have helped them improve as scorers and defenders.
Why the Grizzlies can cover
Memphis' has been impressive at home this year with an average point differential in home games of 8.24 points. New York's average point differential on the road is -.5. While the Grizzlies have done more with less for a large chunk of the year, they're healthy ahead of Friday's matchup with the exception of Dillon Brooks. The Knicks, on the other hand, won't have Obi Toppin, Quinten Grimes, or Nerlens Noel.
The Grizzlies have won and covered in eight of their last 10 home games. Only four teams have won more home games than Memphis. The Knicks have the fourth-fewest road wins in the Eastern Conference despite their recent hot streak.
How to make Grizzlies vs. Knicks picks
SportsLine's model is leaning under on the total, projecting 216 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50 percent of simulations. You can only see the model's pick at SportsLine.
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