Memphis Grizzlies vs Orlando Magic Prediction, 2/5/2022 NBA Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Memphis Grizzlies vs Orlando Magic

Date: Saturday, February 5, 2022

Location: Amway Center in Orlando, FL

TV: Bally Sports Florida

Amway Center is where the Orlando Magic (12-41) will play the Memphis Grizzlies (36-18) on Saturday.

The Grizzlies faced off with the Knicks and notched a win by a score of 120-108 in their last contest. Memphis finished with a 43.1% field goal percentage (44 of 102) and made 16 of 39 shots from downtown. From the free throw line, the Grizzlies buried 16 of 23 shots for a percentage of 69.6%. When discussing getting rebounds, they earned a total of 51 with 15 of them being on the offensive end. They also recorded 30 dimes for the contest while forcing 10 turnovers and having 11 steals. Regarding defense, Memphis allowed their opponent to shoot 43.2% from the field on 38 of 88 shooting. New York doled out 48 dimes and had 23 steals in the game. On top of that, New York pulled down 35 rebounds (13 offensive, 22 defensive) and added 5 blocks. New York finished the game shooting 76.9% when shooting free throws by making 20 of their 26 shots. They also buried 12 of 36 tries from downtown. Concerning personal fouls, the Grizzlies ended up walking away with 18 and the Knicks racked up 15 personal fouls.

Jaren Jackson Jr. is one player who was a contributor for the contest. He ended up finishing with 26 points on 8 out of 14 shooting. He was on the hardwood for 34 minutes played and also pulled down 10 rebounds. Jackson Jr. walked away from this one shooting 57.1% from the field and also earned 1 assist.

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Memphis steps onto the court with a record of 36-18 for the season. They are averaging 112.2 points per contest (5th in the NBA) while shooting 45.6% from the field. The Grizzlies are shooting 33.9% on shots from downtown (597 of 1,761) and 73.7% from the charity stripe. As a unit, Memphis is pulling in 48.3 rebounds per contest and is sitting with 1,349 assists so far this year, which ranks 7th in the league in terms of passing. They lose possession via turnover 13.4 times per contest and as a group are committing 19.1 fouls every game.

On the defensive end, the Grizzlies are forcing their opponents into 15.5 turnovers per game while drawing 19.0 fouls. They are currently ranked 29th in the league in giving up assists to the opposition with 1,359 conceded this year. The Grizzlies are allowing an opponent shooting percentage of 45.2% (2,147 of 4,746) and they relinquish 43.0 boards per game as a unit. They are surrendering 35.8% on three-point shots and they rank 14th in the league in PPG allowed (108.4).

When they last stepped on the court, the Magic walked away with a victory by a final of 119-118 against the Pacers. Concerning how they rebounded, Orlando permitted Indiana to pull down 39 overall (7 on the offensive glass). They shot 43.8% from distance by going 14 out of 32 and finished the contest at 16 of 23 at the free throw line (69.6%). The Magic allowed the Pacers to convert 44 of 98 attempts from the floor which gave them a shooting percentage of 44.9% in the matchup. At the conclusion of this game, the Magic went 42 out of 95 from the field which had them shooting 44.2%. When discussing shooting from distance, Orlando converted 11 of 35 tries (31.4%). They were able to knock down 24 of the free throws for a percentage of 92.3%. The Pacers committed 8 fouls for the contest which took the Magic to the free throw line for a total of 26 tries. They coughed up the ball 12 times, while earning 5 steals for the game. The Magic were able to collect 43 defensive boards and 9 offensive boards for a total of 52 for this game.

Gary Harris ended up having an impact for the Magic in the game. He knocked down 6 of 15 in this contest giving him a rate of 40.0%, and earned 3 rebounds. Harris accumulated 22 points in his 32 mins on the court and tallied 5 dimes for this game.

Orlando has a mark of 12-41 for the year. On the offensive side of the court, the Magic are shooting 43.3% from the field, which is ranked 28th in the league. Orlando has 5,464 points on the campaign (103.1 per game) and they collect 43.5 rebounds per contest. Their rate of dishing out assists is at 23.0 times per game (23rd in the NBA) and they turn the ball over 14.6 times per contest. The Magic commit 20.0 personal fouls every game and they go 78.7% from the charity stripe.

The Magic on the defensive end are ranked 21st in basketball in points allowed per game with 110.8. They are forcing their opponents into 13.4 TO's every game and have let teams shoot 45.9% from the floor (18th in the league). The Orlando defense concedes 36.5% on 3-point shots (678 of 1,857) and their opposition makes 77.2% of their free throw shots. They surrender 24.5 assists and 46.2 total boards per game, which has them ranked 16th and 23rd in basketball.

Who will win tonight's NBA game against the spread?

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Orlando

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