Memphis Grizzlies at Indiana Pacers Free NBA Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 10/30/2014
Friday, October 31, 2014 at 7:00 PM
Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis
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On Friday night, the Memphis Grizzlies will take on the Indiana Pacers in their second game of the season. The Grizzlies and the Pacers split their two-game regular season series last year.
In their opening game on Wednesday, the Grizzlies held off the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 105-101 home win. They shot 52.4 percent from the field in that game and they forced the Timberwolves into committing 23 turnovers.
Grizzlies' center Marc Gasol was excellent in that first game by scoring a game-high 32 points, grabbing nine boards and blocking two shots. Veteran power forward Zach Randolph made 12 of his 16 shots and had 25 points with 13 rebounds, while point guard Mike Conley finished with 16 points and six assists in the win.
The Pacers were able to come away with a 103-91 home win over the Philadelphia 76ers in their opener on Wednesday night. They dominated in most areas in that game, including outrebounding the Pacers 50-42 and holding them to a 39 percent shooting percentage.
The Pacers' best player in that win over the 76ers was center Roy Hibbert, who had 22 points, eight rebounds and seven blocks for the hosts. Point guard Donald Sloan was 6-for-13 from the floor and had 16 points and a game-high 10 assists. Rodney Stuckey came off of the bench of Indiana to score 16 points.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Trends
Memphis Grizzlies are 0-1-0 Against the Spread
Memphis Grizzlies are 1-0-0 against the Over/Under
Indiana Pacers Betting Trends
Indiana Pacers are 1-0-0 Against the Spread
Indiana Pacers are 1-0-0 against the Over/Under
Injuries to Watch
Memphis Grizzlies
10/30/14 G Nick Calathes Suspension expected to miss 13 games
Indiana Pacers
10/30/14 F David West Ankle expected to miss Friday vs. Memphis
10/29/14 G George Hill Knee out indefinitely
10/28/14 G C.J. Watson Foot expected to miss 2-3 weeks
08/02/14 F Paul George Leg out for season
Guy's Pick: Take Memphis
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