Mavericks vs Grizzlies Betting Odds & Lines: Memphis Favored in West Play-In Final
The Dallas Mavericks face the Memphis Grizzlies in a crucial Western Conference play-in tournament final, with the winner securing the #8 seed and advancing to face the OKC Thunder in the first round of the NBA playoffs.
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Game Details:
- Date: April 18th
- Time: 9:40 pm ET
- Venue: FedExForum, Memphis
Opening Odds:
- Spread: Grizzlies -6.5
- Moneyline: Grizzlies -270 (72.97% implied probability), Mavericks +220 (31.25%)
- Total: 222.5 (-110 both ways)
Recent Performance:
- Mavericks (39-43): Defeated Sacramento in 9-vs-10 game, led by Anthony Davis's 27 points
- Grizzlies (48-34): Lost to Golden State despite Desmond Bane's 30-point effort
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Key Statistics:
- Memphis leads in offensive efficiency, defensive performance, shooting percentage, and rebounds
- Dallas shows inconsistency: 5-5 in last 10 games with 21.6 PPG average margin in losses
- Grizzlies won all three meetings this season without Luka Doncic
- Memphis dominated recent matchup 132-97 on final day of regular season
Championship Odds:
- Grizzlies: +40000 (0.25% probability)
- Mavericks: +200000 (0.05% probability)
The statistics and head-to-head record strongly favor Memphis, who has demonstrated superiority in key performance metrics and recent matchups. Dallas's inconsistency and depleted roster present significant challenges against a more complete Grizzlies team.
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