Memphis Grizzlies vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction, 12/3/2024 Preview and Pick

Game: Memphis Grizzlies vs Dallas Mavericks

Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Location: American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX

TV: KFAA

The Memphis Grizzlies (14-7) are en route to American Airlines Center on Tuesday where they will attempt to beat the Dallas Mavericks (13-8).

The Grizzlies took the court against the Pacers and walked away with a win by a score of 136-121 in their last game. Memphis wrapped up the game with a 52.7% FG percentage (49 of 93) and knocked down 16 of their 46 3-pointers. At the charity stripe, the Grizzlies knocked down 22 of 27 attempts for a rate of 81.5%. Regarding grabbing rebounds, they compiled 40 with 8 of them being of the offensive sort. They also recorded 36 dimes in the game as well as forcing 15 turnovers and having 9 steals. Concerning defending, Memphis allowed 47.8% from the floor on 43 of 90 shooting. Indiana earned 28 dimes and had 8 steals in this game. Moreover, Indiana collected 41 rebounds (6 offensive, 35 defensive) and earned 6 blocks. Indiana finished 80.8% from the free throw line by knocking down 21 of their 26 attempts. They also converted 14 of 42 tries from beyond the perimeter. When discussing fouls, the Grizzlies ended up walking away with 22 and the Pacers had 22 fouls.

Jaren Jackson Jr. is a player who came through in this matchup. He was able to score 25 points on 8 out of 14 shooting. He saw the court for 29 mins and grabbed 8 boards. Jackson went 57.1% from the field but finished the game without an assist.

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Memphis will take the court with a record of 14-7 for the season. They have an average of 121.7 pts per game (2nd in the league) while connecting on 48.8% from the floor. The Grizzlies are shooting 35.0% on shots from distance (273 of 780) and 77.0% from the charity stripe. As a unit, Memphis is grabbing 47.9 rebounds per contest and is sitting with 644 dimes for the season, which is 1st in the league in terms of passing the rock. They are turning it over 16.7 times per game and as a unit are committing 21.1 personal fouls per game.

Defensively, the Grizzlies are able to force 15.8 turnovers per game while drawing 21.5 fouls. They are giving up 34.1% from beyond the arc and they rank 17th in basketball in opponents points per game (112.9). The Grizzlies defense is allowing a FG percentage of 44.1% (848 of 1,924) and they concede 43.1 boards per contest as a squad. They are currently ranked 15th in basketball in giving up assists to the opposition with 519 surrendered so far this year.

In their last game, the Mavericks walked away with a victory by a final of 137-131 when they played the Trail Blazers. The Mavericks were able to pull down 25 defensive boards and 8 offensive rebounds for a total of 33 for this contest. They also turned the ball over 13 times, while getting 13 steals for the contest. The Trail Blazers were called for 25 personal fouls for this contest which got the Mavericks to the charity stripe for 29 tries. They were able to bury 23 of the free throw attempts for a percentage of 79.3%. With regard to shots from distance, Dallas made 18 of 36 attempts (50.0%). When the final whistle blew, the Mavericks finished the game shooting 48 out of 87 from the field which gave them a rate of 55.2%. The Mavericks allowed the Trail Blazers to make 49 of 84 tries from the field which left them shooting 58.3% for this contest. They finished 58.1% from distance via 18 out of 31 and ended up shooting 15 out of 18 at the free throw line (83.3%). When it comes to team rebounding, Dallas permitted Portland to get 39 in total (10 offensive).

Luka Doncic was important for the Mavericks in the game. He buried 15 of 24 in this game for a rate of 62.5%, and totaled 7 rebounds. Doncic totaled 36 points in his 36 mins of playing time and accounted for 13 assists in this matchup.

Dallas has a record of 13-8 so far this season. The Mavericks have committed 20.6 fouls per contest and they hit 77.6% from the charity stripe. They are assisting teammates 25.9 times per game (14th in the NBA) and they turn it over 13.4 times per game. Dallas has accounted for 2,476 points on the year (117.9 per contest) and they grab 45.0 boards per game. As an offense, the Mavericks are shooting 48.6% from the floor, which ranks 4th in basketball.

The Dallas defense gives up 34.4% on shots from 3-point land (260 of 755) and their opponents are converting on 75.1% of their free throw shots. They have relinquished 26.3 dimes and 44.1 boards per contest, which is 18th and 19th in the NBA. The Mavericks defensively are ranked 10th in basketball in points allowed per contest with 111.4. They are forcing their opponents into 14.2 turnovers on a nightly basis and have allowed teams to shoot 45.1% from the field (6th in the NBA).

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

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Memphis

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