Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies NBA Parlay 11/9/2019

Saturday, November 9, 2019

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Jaren Jackson and the Memphis Grizzlies (2-5, 4th in the Southwest Division) host the Dallas Mavericks (5-2, 1st in the Southwest Division) at FedExForum on Saturday, November 9, 2019. Dallas opens this contest as 5.5 point favorites. The O/U is set at 219.

The Mavericks are covering 42.9% of the time, having gone 3-4-0 ATS. Memphis is covering 28.6% of the time, going 2-5-0 against the spread.

Key Dallas Mavericks Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key Memphis Grizzlies Injuries

11/7/2019 Grayson Allen SG Ankle Expected to be out until at least Nov 9
11/7/2019 Tyus Jones PG Ankle Game Time Decision
11/3/2019 Andre Iguodala SG Not Injury Related Expected to be out until at least Dec 1

Player Spotlight

Kristaps Porzingis averages 19.0 points per contest in 32.6 minutes per game this year. He averages 2.0 assists per game and 8.1 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 41% for the season while his free throw percentage is 68%. Luka Doncic comes into this game averaging 26.7 points per contest while playing 35.9 minutes per night. He grabs 9.9 rebounds per contest and distributes 9.1 assists per game. His FG percentage is 47% while his free throw percentage is 81%.

Player Spotlight

Ja Morant averages 20.4 points per game and he sees the court an average of 27.7 minutes per game. He also hauls in 3.7 rebounds per game and dishes 5.3 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 52% and his free throw percentage is 76%. Jaren Jackson scores 11.0 points per contest while playing 23.5 minutes per game. He hauls in 5.2 rebounds per contest and has 1.5 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 40% and his free throw percentage is at 79%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Mavericks allow 111.3 points per contest which is 18th in the NBA. They also surrender a 46% shooting percentage and a 33% average from 3-point range, ranking them 17th and 9th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 45.6 rebounds a game which ranks 13th, and they allow 23.7 assists per game which puts them in 15th place in the league. They force 13.7 turnovers per game which ranks them 3rd in the NBA. Dallas averages 115.3 points per contest, which is 7th in the league. Their average scoring margin is 4.0 and their shooting percentage is 45% as a unit, which has them ranked 15th. From 3-point territory they shoot 35%, which is good for 13th in the NBA. They average 48.3 boards per contest and 24.7 assists per game, which ranks them 4th and 12th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 20th with 15.1 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Grizzlies give up 117.9 points per game, which ranks them 24th in the league. Their defense surrenders a 45% shooting percentage and a 34% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 12th and 12th in those defensive statistics. They rank 13th with 23.4 dimes allowed per game and 16th with 46.0 boards surrendered per contest. The Grizzlies are 20th in the league in forcing turnovers with 16.6 per contest. Memphis is 18th in the NBA with 110.0 points per contest this season. They are 19th in the league in shooting at 45%, while their average scoring margin is -7.9. They shoot 29% from beyond the arc, which is good for 28th in the league. They are 5th in the NBA in rebounding with 48.1 boards per contest and 6th in assists per game with 25.4. The Grizzlies are 5th in turnovers per contest with 18.1.

Advanced Statistics

The Mavericks are 2nd in the NBA in offensive rating with 112.7, and their defensive rating of 108.8 is ranked 18th. In terms of pace they are 22nd in the league with 100.8 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 53% is 8th. As a team they are 8th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 57% and they shoot 3-pointers on 43% of their shots, ranking 4th in the league. Dallas is 21st in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13 times per 100 possessions while forcing 12 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 52%, which is 14th in the league.

Advanced Statistics

Memphis is 9th in the league in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14.9 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.6 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 51%, which is 16th in the NBA. The Grizzlies are 27th in the league in defensive rating with 109, and their offensive rating of 101.8 is ranked 19th. They are 6th in the NBA in pace with 106.5 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 49% is 26th. As a unit they are 26th in the league in true shooting percentage with 53% and they shoot 3-pointers on 31% of their shot attempts, ranking 28th in the NBA.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Dallas -5.5 and over 219 total points

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