
Grizzlies vs. Cavaliers: Key Insights for February 23 Clash
An in-depth look at the upcoming matchup between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Cleveland Cavaliers, including picks, odds, and predictions.
The Memphis Grizzlies will face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday at Rocket Arena. Cleveland is 46-10 overall and 26-4 at home, while Memphis is 37-19 overall and 16-13 on the road. These two teams have split their last 10 head-to-head meetings, but Memphis is 5-2 against the spread in its past seven games against Cleveland.
Odds and Predictions
The Cavaliers are favored by 6 points in the latest Grizzlies vs. Cavaliers odds via SportsLine consensus, and the over/under is 249.5 points. Before entering any Cavaliers vs. Grizzlies picks, you’ll want to see the NBA predictions from the advanced computer model at SportsLine.
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Grizzlies’ Strengths
The Grizzlies are headed into this one fresh off a 105-104 victory over the Orlando Magic. The win was all the more spectacular given Memphis was down by 19 with 5:26 left in the third quarter. Point guard Ja Morant led the way for Memphis, finishing with 23 points, five assists, and four rebounds. Brandon Clarke was also effective off the bench, posting a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds.
Cavaliers’ Performance
The Cavaliers, led by Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley, have a strong season and are averaging 29.1 assists per game, ranking third in the NBA. They will aim to maintain their dominance, having won 17 matchups by 19 or more points this season.
Final Thoughts
The model has simulated Cavaliers vs. Grizzlies 10,000 times and the results are in. We can tell you that the model is leaning Under the total, and it’s generated a point-spread pick that hits in over 60% of simulations. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.