PREMIUM
3-Game NBA SWEEPER PASS
(NBA) Dallas vs. Memphis,
Total: 191.50 | -110.00 Under
Result: Loss
Total: 191.50 | -110.00 Under
Result: Loss
The set-up: The Memphis Grizzlies 'limped' home after an 0-4 road trip in which the team had averaged only 89 points. However, they exploded for 72 points in the first half alone while breezing to a 110-97 win over the Indiana Pacers at home on Wednesday. That said, the team's 0-4 road trip likely doomed the 41-34 Grizzlies to the West's No. 7 spot in the West (currently trail No. 6 OKC by three games in the loss column with just seven remaining). The 31-42 Dallas Mavericks visit Memphis tonight and after making a run at the final playoff spot in the West, have all but been officially eliminated with three straight losses and seven in their last 10 games.
Dallas: It's generous to say that Dallas playoff hopes are dwindling, as the Mavs will play the next four and six of their final eight games on the road (Dallas is 9-25 SU away from home this season!). Dallas has started turning its attention to next season and is building a strong core around Harrison Barnes, Seth Curry, Nerlens Noel and Yogi Ferrell. Noel is providing a defensive presence next to future Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki in the frontcourt while Curry and Barnes emerged this season as go-to scorers. Ferrell, who signed a two-year contract after a strong start with the team in February, has 14-of-22s proven to be a more than capable PG.
Memphis: PG Conley led the charge in Wednesday's win, scoring 36 points on 13-of-21 shooting, including 7-of-12 from three-point range, while adding six assists and four steals. He signed that huge contract in the off-season and has delivered a "career year" (20.4 & 6.3 APG). While PF Randolph now comes off the bench he and center Marc Gasol still give the Grizzlies a strong one-two inside duo. Gasol averages 19.9-6.3-4.6 and Randolph 14.0 & 8.1.
The pick: The Mavs have had trouble consistently scoring all season (98.0 PPG ranks 30th!) but that's why the over/under number is so low. Dallas has been a solid defensive team for most of the season but recently, the Mavs have allowed 109.6 PPG over their last five road games. Make the Over a 10* play.
Dallas: It's generous to say that Dallas playoff hopes are dwindling, as the Mavs will play the next four and six of their final eight games on the road (Dallas is 9-25 SU away from home this season!). Dallas has started turning its attention to next season and is building a strong core around Harrison Barnes, Seth Curry, Nerlens Noel and Yogi Ferrell. Noel is providing a defensive presence next to future Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki in the frontcourt while Curry and Barnes emerged this season as go-to scorers. Ferrell, who signed a two-year contract after a strong start with the team in February, has 14-of-22s proven to be a more than capable PG.
Memphis: PG Conley led the charge in Wednesday's win, scoring 36 points on 13-of-21 shooting, including 7-of-12 from three-point range, while adding six assists and four steals. He signed that huge contract in the off-season and has delivered a "career year" (20.4 & 6.3 APG). While PF Randolph now comes off the bench he and center Marc Gasol still give the Grizzlies a strong one-two inside duo. Gasol averages 19.9-6.3-4.6 and Randolph 14.0 & 8.1.
The pick: The Mavs have had trouble consistently scoring all season (98.0 PPG ranks 30th!) but that's why the over/under number is so low. Dallas has been a solid defensive team for most of the season but recently, the Mavs have allowed 109.6 PPG over their last five road games. Make the Over a 10* play.
