Memphis Grizzlies at Portland Blazers NBA Parlay 4/3/2019

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Moda Center

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The Memphis Grizzlies head to Moda Center to take on the Portland Blazers on Wednesday, April 3, 2019. The opening line for this game has Portland as 10.5 point favorites.

The Grizzlies head into this matchup with a mark of 31-46. They are 4th in the Southwest Division. They have a point differential of -2.6 as they average 102.9 points per contest while giving up 105.6 per game. The Blazers have an overall record of 49-28 this season. They are 2nd in the Northwest Division. They average 114.6 points per game and surrender 110.5, good for a point differential of 4.0.

Valuable Memphis Grizzlies Betting Trends

The Memphis Grizzlies are 36-40-1 against the spread this season

The Memphis Grizzlies are 33-43-0 against the over/under this year

Important Portland Blazers Betting Trends

The Portland Blazers are 43-34-0 against the spread this season

The Portland Blazers are 40-36-0 against the over/under this year

Key Memphis Grizzlies Injuries

04/02/19 PG Mike Conley Ankle is downgraded to doubtful Wednesday vs Portland
04/01/19 C Jonas Valanciunas Ankle is out for season
04/01/19 C Joakim Noah Knee is questionable Wednesday vs Portland
03/21/19 G Avery Bradley Shin is out indefinitely
03/19/19 SF CJ Miles Foot is out indefinitely
02/23/19 F Jaren Jackson Jr. Quad is out for season
02/23/19 SF Kyle Anderson Shoulder is out for season
01/09/19 G Dillon Brooks Leg is out for season

Key Portland Blazers Injuries

03/26/19 C Jusuf Nurkic Ankle is out for season
03/17/19 G CJ McCollum Knee is out indefinitely

Player Spotlight

Justin Holiday averages 9.9 points per contest in 31.7 minutes per game this year. He averages 1.8 assists per game and 3.9 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 38% for the season while his free throw percentage is 90%. Delon Wright comes into this game averaging 8.1 points per contest while playing 21.6 minutes per night. He grabs 3.1 rebounds per contest and distributes 2.9 assists per game. His FG percentage is 43% while his free throw percentage is 79%.

Player Spotlight

Damian Lillard averages 26.1 points per game and he sees the court an average of 35.5 minutes per game. He also hauls in 4.6 rebounds per game and dishes 6.8 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 45% and his free throw percentage is 91%. Al-Farouq Aminu scores 9.3 points per contest while playing 28.5 minutes per game. He hauls in 7.5 rebounds per contest and has 1.3 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 44% and his free throw percentage is at 86%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Grizzlies allow 105.6 points per contest which is 2nd in the NBA. They also surrender a 45% shooting percentage and a 36% average from 3-point range, ranking them 7th and 22nd in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 44.6 rebounds a game which ranks 11th, and they allow 23.2 assists per game which puts them in 4th place in the league. They force 15.5 turnovers per game which ranks them 25th in the NBA. Memphis averages 102.9 points per contest, which is 30th in the league. Their average scoring margin is -2.6 and their shooting percentage is 45% as a unit, which has them ranked 24th. From 3-point territory they shoot 34%, which is good for 28th in the NBA. They average 41.5 boards per contest and 23.9 assists per game, which ranks them 29th and 19th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 16th with 14.1 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Blazers give up 110.5 points per game, which ranks them 14th in the league. Their defense surrenders a 46% shooting percentage and a 36% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 14th and 20th in those defensive statistics. They rank 3rd with 23.1 dimes allowed per game and 3rd with 43.0 boards surrendered per contest. The Blazers are 2nd in the league in forcing turnovers with 12.4 per contest. Portland is 6th in the NBA with 114.6 points per contest this season. They are 11th in the league in shooting at 47%, while their average scoring margin is 4.0. They shoot 36% from beyond the arc, which is good for 9th in the league. They are 2nd in the NBA in rebounding with 48.0 boards per contest and 24th in assists per game with 23.1. The Blazers are 21st in turnovers per contest with 13.8.

Advanced Statistics

The Grizzlies are 28th in the league in defensive rating with 108.3, and their offensive rating of 105.6 is ranked 9th. They are 30th in the NBA in pace with 96.6 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 51% is 28th. As a unit they are 25th in the league in true shooting percentage with 55% and they shoot 3-pointers on 34% of their shot attempts, ranking 20th in the NBA. Memphis is 8th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13 times per 100 possessions while forcing 14.2 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 52%, which is 16th in the NBA.

Advanced Statistics

Portland is 22nd in the league in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12 times per 100 possessions while forcing 11 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 52%, which is 22nd in the NBA. The Blazers are 3rd in the league in defensive rating with 110.3, and their offensive rating of 114.4 is ranked 16th. They are 18th in the NBA in pace with 99.2 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 53% is 15th. As a unit they are 10th in the league in true shooting percentage with 57% and they shoot 3-pointers on 34% of their shot attempts, ranking 19th in the NBA.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Portland -10.5 and under 216.5 total points

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