Sunday, October 30, 2016

FedExForum

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The Washington Wizards travel to FedExForum to play the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday, October 30, 2016. The Wizards come into this game with an overall record of 0-1. They are 4th in the Southeast Division. They currently have a point differential of -15 as they are averaging 99 points per game while giving up 114 per contest. The Grizzlies have an overall record of 1-0. They currently are 2nd in the Southwest Division. They are averaging 102 points per game and surrendering 98, good for a point differential of 4.

John Wall comes into this contest averaging 12 points per game while playing 30 minutes per night so far this season for the Wizards. He pulls down 3 rebounds per game and dishes out 10 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 20% while his free throw percentage is currently at 86%. Bradley Beal averages 13 points per game in 24 minutes per contest this season. He averages 4 assists per contest for Washington. His field goal percentage is 50% for the year while his free throw percentage is 100%.

Marc Gasol averages 18 points per game while playing 32 minutes per contest this year for the Grizzlies. He grabs 3 rebounds per game and has 2 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 41% and his free throw percentage currently is at 75%. Mike Conley averages 24 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 30 minutes per contest. He also averages 1 rebound per contest and 4 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 57% and his free throw percentage is 80%.

Washington averages 99 points per contest this season which ranks them 25th in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is -15 and their shooting percentage is 43% as a team which has them ranked 22nd. Behind the arc they shoot 30% which is good for 19th in the league. They average 48 rebounds per game and 25 assists per game which ranks them 28th and 7th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 28th with 19 per game. The Wizards allow 114 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 26th in the league. They also allow a 50% shooting percentage and a 46% average from behind the arc ranking them 30th and 28th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 59 rebounds a game which ranks 21st and they give up 28 assists per contest which puts them in 27th place in the league. They force 21 turnovers per game which ranks them 1st in the league.

Memphis averages 102 points per game this year which ranks them 18th in the league. Their average scoring margin is 4 and their shooting percentage is 45% as a team which has them sitting in the 12th spot in the league. Behind the arc they shoot 46% which is good for 3rd in the NBA. They average 55 rebounds per game and 19 assists per contest which ranks them 14th and 22nd respectively. In the turnover department the Grizzlies rank 11th with 13 per game. The Grizzlies allow 98 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 8th in the league. They also allow a 42% shooting percentage and a 33% average from behind the arc ranking them 9th and 20th in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 56 rebounds a game which ranks 16th and they give up 20 assists per contest which puts them in 13th place in the league. The Grizzlies force 11 turnovers per game which ranks them 24th in the NBA.

The Wizards have an offensive rating of 95.7 and a defensive rating of 110.2. In terms of pace they average 103.4 possessions per 48 minutes and their effective field goal percentage is 46%. As a team they have a true shooting percentage of 49% and they shoot 3 pointers on 21% of their shots. Washington turns the ball over an average of 15.7 times per 100 possessions and they force 18 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 57%.

The Grizzlies rating on offense is 111.2 and they have a defensive rating of 106.9. They get 91.7 possessions per 48 minutes and they have an effective field goal percentage of 52%. As a unit they have a true shooting percentage of 56% and they attempt 3 pointers on 30% of their shot attempts. Memphis turns the ball over on 12.4 out of every 100 possessions and their opponents average 10 turnovers per 100 possessions. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the year is 45%.

Washington Wizards Betting Trends

The Washington Wizards are 0-1-0 against the spread

The Washington Wizards are 1-0-0 against the over/under

Memphis Grizzlies Betting Trends

The Memphis Grizzlies are 1-0-0 against the spread

The Memphis Grizzlies are 1-0-0 against the over/under

Washington Wizards Injuries

10/29/16 PG John Wall Finger probable Sunday vs. Memphis
10/25/16 C Ian Mahinmi Knee out indefinitely

Memphis Grizzlies Injuries

10/29/16 PG Wade Baldwin Knee "?" Saturday vs. New York
10/28/16 F Chandler Parsons Knee is downgraded to expected to miss Saturday vs. New York
10/28/16 G Tony Allen Knee "?" Saturday vs. New York
10/26/16 F Brandan Wright Ankle out indefinitely
10/22/16 G Jordan Adams Knee out for season

Tony's Pick: Take Memphis

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