Arena and City where Grizzlies vs. Heat will be playing
The Grizzlies and Heat will tip-off on December 05th, 2022, in an NBA game in Memphis, TN at FedEx Forum, and be sure to check out the picks and predictions to win with your bets.
Introduction to the Grizzlies vs. Heat betting tip and prediction
The Western Conference and Eastern Conference collide in this NBA matchup on December 05th, 2022, at 19:00. The Grizzlies enters as -2 point favorites in the contest. The previous game between these two teams was a pick’em and the Heat won, 105-90. The over/under for the upcoming game is 223.5 points.
We all know how important the 3-point shot is to the game of basketball in the 2022-2023 season, so let us take a look at home these teams fare from long distances. The Grizzlies are making 36.6 percent of their 3-pointers this season. The Heat is converting on 33.7 percent of their 3-pointers. Grizzlies are attempting 36 percent of its shots from behind the 3-point line. Heat is taking 41 percent of their field goal attempts from a 3-point distance.
Memphis Grizzlies
How are the Grizzlies playing this season?
The Grizzlies comes into this game with a 14-9 record, and they are currently 3rd in the Western Conference standings. The Grizzlies are 5-5 in their last 10 games.
Did the Grizzlies win their most recent game?
Yes, Grizzlies defeated the Pistons, 122-112. Saddiq Bey scored 24 points in the victory.
Best scorer for the Grizzlies
The leading scorer for the Grizzlies this season is Ja Morant, who is averaging 28.5 points per game. In the last game, he scored 57.25 points in DraftKings and 53 fantasy points in FanDuel.
Other Team Leaders for the Grizzlies
Coming into the December 05th, 2022 contest, Steven Adams leads the Grizzlies with 11.2 rebounds per game Ja Morant has a team-high 7.4 assists per game. He scored 57.25 DraftKings points and 53 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Grizzlies is John Konchar (1.1 steals per game). He has 25.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 28 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, Jaren Jackson Jr. is leading the way for the Grizzlies with 2.9 blocks per game. His DFS production in the last game is as follows: 27.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 26.6 FanDuel fantasy points per game.
Grizzlies Team Analysis
The Grizzlies’ point differential this season is 1.6 points per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA. They are averaging 115.3 points per game while allowing 113.7 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Grizzlies are making 12.3 shots per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Grizzlies are making 17.7 per game, which ranks 19th in the NBA.
Projected Grizzlies Starting Lineup and Injuries
The Grizzlies plan on having these starting five for the game: Steven Adams, Jaren Jackson Jr., John Konchar, Dillon Brooks and Ja Morant. In their last meeting against the Heat, the Grizzlies’ starting lineup consisted of Steven Adams, Jaren Jackson Jr., Dillon Brooks, Desmond Bane and Tyus Jones. For the upcoming matchup, the Grizzlies has the following injuries: Steven Adams is questionable (hip), Desmond Bane is out (toe) Jake LaRavia is questionable (foot) and Ziaire Williams is out (knee).
Miami Heat
How is the Heat playing this season?
The Heat head this game with a 11-12 record, and they are currently 9th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Heat is 5-5 in their last 10 games.
Did the Heat win their most recent game?
Yes, Heat defeated the Celtics, 120-116. Bam Adebayo scored 28 points in the victory.
Best scorer for the Heat
The leading scorer for the Heat this season is Jimmy Butler, who is averaging 21.2 points per game. Jimmy Butler also leads the team in minutes played per game with 36.52. In the last game, scored 52.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 50.5 FanDuel fantasy points.
Other Team Leaders for the Heat
Bam Adebayo is leading the way with 9.1 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 44.25 points in DraftKings and 44.9 in FanDuel. Kyle Lowry is dishing out a team-high 6 assists per game. He has 31.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 28 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Heat’s leader is Jimmy Butler with 1.7 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 52.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 50.5 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks’ leader for the Heat is Dru Smith, who is sending back 1 shots per game
Heat Team Analysis
The Heat’s point differential this season is -0.8 points per game, which ranks 18th in the NBA. They are averaging 109.5 points per game while allowing 110.3 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Heat is making 11.9 shots per game, which ranks 14th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Heat is making 19.2 per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA.
Projected Heat’s Starting Lineup and Injuries
The Heat is starting these five players for the game: Bam Adebayo, Jimmy Butler, Caleb Martin, Tyler Herro and Kyle Lowry. In their last meeting against the Grizzlies, the Heat’s starting five were Dewayne Dedmon, P.J. Tucker, Jimmy Butler, Duncan Robinson and Kyle Lowry.
Bet suggestions for this game
Spread betting suggestion
With the Grizzlies coming into this game as -2 point favorites the suggestion is to bet at the Grizzlies.
Money Line betting suggestion
Grizzlies are a -2 money line favorite for the game against the Heat, and the suggestion is to pick the Grizzlies.
Over/Under betting suggestion
The over/under for the Grizzlies and Heat is 223.5 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.
Will there be Overtime?
The Grizzlies and Heat have combined for an impressive 5 overtime games this season, and therefore, there is value in betting if there will be overtime for this contest.
Grizzlies vs Heat betting tip: FAQs
The game will be played on December 05th, 2022.
The contest will take place at FedEx Forum in Memphis, TN.
The Grizzlies have a 14-9 record thus far this season, they are the 3rd seed in the Western Conference standings. Meanwhile, the Heat is 11-12, they own the 9th spot in the Eastern Conference.
The last time that the Grizzlies and Heat played, the Heat won, 105-90.
This Grizzlies and Heat game is a pick’em. In the previous meeting, the Grizzlies were a 0 point favorite. They lost the game against Heat, 105-90.
The over/under is 223.5 points for the December 05th, 2022 game.
The matchup on December 05th, 2022, is the first game between the Grizzlies and Heat this season. The next contest between these two teams will be on March 15, 2023 at the FTX Arena.
