Memphis Grizzlies vs Miami Heat 3/15/23 – On Wednesday night, the Memphis Grizzlies travel to Miami to face off against the Heat. Memphis is coming off of a 104-88 win against Dallas Mavericks while Miami took care of Utah Jazz 119-115 at home on Monday. The Miami Heat will win this game as predicted by the top NBA betting lines.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Miami Heat
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
Location: Miami-Dade Arena
Memphis Grizzlies vs Miami Heat Betting Odds
Grizzlies
Moneyline: +125
Spread: +3 (-116)
Total: 219 over (-110)
Heat
Moneyline: -161
Spread: -3 (-116)
Total: 219 under (-110)
Memphis Grizzlies vs Miami Heat Analysis
On Monday night, Memphis Grizzlies picked up a huge road win against Dallas despite missing Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving due to injuries. The Grizzlies trailed 50-49 at halftime but outscored 55-38 in the second half for an easy win. Desmond Bane led Memphis with 23 points followed by Dillon Brooks’ 19 points, Tyus Jones had 13 points, David Roddy and Santi Aldama added 19 and 10 respectively. The Memphis Grizzlies are 41-26 and in second place in the West, one game ahead of Sacramento and 4.5 behind Denver for first. Memphis has won three straight games and is 13-21 away from home as they continue their struggles this season. Memphis is averaging 115.6 PPG this year while allowing 111.6 points per game; Bane leads with 21.3 points per game, Jaren Jackson Jr. contributes 16.8 points, Dillon Brooks adds 14.3 and Tyus Jones brings in 10.1 points per game.
Miami Heat is in a tight race in the East, trailing Brooklyn and New York by three games for fifth and sixth seeds to avoid play-ins. At 37-33, they’re 5-5 in their last 10 while being 23-13 at home. Miami’s average point total is 108.7 PPG this season ranks 30th while their opponent allows 109.5 PPG – ranking second. Jimmy Butler leads all scorers this season with 22.6 PPG while Bam Adebayo adds 20.9 PPG, Tyler Herro follows suit with 20.3 PPG while Kyle Lowry provides 11.3 PPG. On Monday night, Miami Heat rallied in the second quarter to edge out Utah Jazz 57-56. Miami outscored Utah 29-25 in the fourth to secure victory. Butler led all scorers with 24 points while Herro and Gabe Vincent added 18, Adebayo had 16 and Kevin Love added 11 off the bench; Victor Oladipo added 11 and Caleb Martin chipped in with 10 each.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Miami Heat Against the Spread
Memphis are 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games. The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Memphis’ last 11 games. Memphis are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games. Memphis are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games against Miami. Memphis are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games against Miami. Memphis are 2-11 SU in their last 13 games on the road.
Miami are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami’s last 5 games.
Miami are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games. The total has gone OVER in 7 of Miami’s last 10 games against Memphis. Miami are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games at home. The total has gone OVER in 7 of Miami’s last 8 games when playing at home against Memphis.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Miami Heat Free Pick
Memphis has struggled on the road, though they did win by double digits against Dallas on Monday in a game that could be disqualified since Doncic and Irving weren’t playing. Meanwhile, Miami is one of the toughest teams to play against due to their excellent defense which ranks among the league’s best. Additionally, Miami slows down the tempo considerably while being very deep so they can switch up lineups to match Memphis who without Morant and Adams aren’t quite the same offensive unit. NBA betting picks today predicted Miami Heat to lead and cover the spread.
Free Pick: Miami Heat -3 (-116)
