Memphis Grizzlies vs Washington Wizards Prediction, 10/28/2023 Preview and Pick

Game: Memphis Grizzlies vs Washington Wizards

Date: Saturday, October 28, 2023

Location: Capital One Arena in Washington, DC

TV: Monumental Sports Network

The Memphis Grizzlies (0-1) are traveling to Capital One Arena on Saturday where they will try to beat the Washington Wizards (0-1).

The Grizzlies played the Pelicans and ended up losing by a score of 111-104 in their last contest. Memphis wrapped up the contest having earned a 41.8% FG percentage (38 of 91) and converted 12 of their 43 3-point attempts. From the free throw line, the Grizzlies converted 16 of 20 attempts for a rate of 80.0%. When talking about grabbing rebounds, they earned a total of 37 with 8 of them being of the offensive variety. They also doled out 23 assists for this contest as well as forcing the other team into 21 turnovers and having 8 steals. When it comes to the defense, Memphis allowed the other team to shoot 47.1% from the field on 40 out of 85 shooting. New Orleans distributed 22 assists and had 8 steals for this contest. On top of that, New Orleans pulled down 52 rebounds (11 offensive, 41 defensive) and got 7 blocks. New Orleans finished 77.3% at the free throw line by burying 17 of their 22 attempts. They also knocked down 14 out of their 32 shots from 3-point land. In the matter of personal fouls, the Grizzlies left the arena with 19 while the Pelicans recorded 21 personal fouls.

Desmond Bane is someone who was a major contributor for this contest. He notched 31 points on 11 out of 22 shooting. He played 36 minutes played and snagged 5 rebounds. Bane finished the game shooting 50.0% from the field and also earned 5 assists.

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Memphis steps onto the hardwood with a mark of 0-1 so far this season. They are averaging 104.0 points per contest (21st in the league) on 41.8% from the field. The Grizzlies are shooting 27.9% on three-point shots (12 of 43) and 80.0% from the charity stripe. As a unit, Memphis is collecting 37.0 rebounds per contest and has totaled 23 assists for the campaign, which has them ranked 20th in the league in terms of passing the ball. They turn it over 13.0 times per contest and as a team they commit 19.0 personal fouls every game.

On defense, the Grizzlies have forced 21.0 turnovers per game and they draw 21.0 personal fouls. They are ranked 8th in the league in giving up assists with 22 conceded this year. The Grizzlies defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 47.1% (40 of 85) and they surrender 52.0 boards per contest as a squad. They are giving up 43.8% on 3-point shots and they are ranked 16th in basketball in PPG allowed (111.0).

The last time they took the hardwood, the Wizards went home defeated by a final of 143-120 against the Pacers. The Wizards corralled 34 defensive rebounds and 11 offensive rebounds for a total of 45 for this game. They coughed up the ball 14 times, while getting 6 steals in the matchup. The Pacers earned 23 personal fouls in this matchup which got the Wizards to the charity stripe for 29 tries. They were able to knock down 23 of the free throw tries for a rate of 79.3%. In reference to three-point attempts, Washington made 9 out of their 24 attempts (37.5%). Overall, the Wizards finished shooting 44 for 96 from the floor which gave them a shooting percentage of 45.8%. The Wizards allowed the Pacers to convert 56 out of their 107 tries from the field which had them sitting at 52.3% for the matchup. They wrapped up this game 46.5% from 3-point land by going 20 out of 43 and ended up shooting 11 out of 12 at the free throw line (91.7%). In regard to attacking the glass, Washington allowed Indiana to get 51 in all (10 on the offensive glass).

Kyle Kuzma ended up being a factor for the Wizards for the contest. Kuzma totaled 25 points in his 25 mins of playing time, but wrapped up this contest with no dimes. He buried 9 of 18 for the game for a field goal rate of 50.0%, and had 2 rebounds.

Washington has a record of 0-1 on the campaign. The Wizards are committing 11.0 personal fouls per contest and they connect on 79.3% from the charity stripe. Their rate of assisting teammates is at 28.0 times per game (9th in basketball) and they are turning it over 14.0 times per game. Washington has accounted for 120 pts on the year and they pull in 45.0 rebounds per game. On the offensive side of the ball, the Wizards are hitting on 45.8% from the floor, which ranks them 17th in the league.

The Wizards on the defensive side of the court are 30th in basketball in points allowed per contest with 143.0. They are forcing 12.0 turnovers per game and allow teams to shoot 52.3% from the field (29th in basketball). The Washington defense allows 46.5% on 3-point shots (20 of 43) and their opponents are making 91.7% of their free throw attempts. They concede 38.0 assists and 51.0 rebounds on a nightly basis, ranking them 30th and 24th in the NBA.

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

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Memphis

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