Grizzlies vs. Mavericks betting: NBA preview for January 6

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The Dallas Mavericks (20-15) are 5-point underdogs as they look to stop a three-game road slide when they take on the Memphis Grizzlies (23-13) on Monday, January 6, 2025 at FedExForum. The contest airs at 8:00 PM ET on KFAA and FDSSE. The over/under for the matchup is set at 232.

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Grizzlies Cover -5 vs Mavericks -109

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Grizzlies vs. Mavericks betting lines

  • Grizzlies odds to win: -200
  • Mavericks odds to win: +166
  • Spread: Grizzlies (-5)
  • Total: 232
  • TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network
  • Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Grizzlies Statistics, Trends and More

As the Home Team

  • Memphis is 14-4 in home contests with a 13-5 record against the spread at home.
  • This season, Memphis is 7-5 ATS at home as 5-point favorites or more.
  • The Grizzlies have hit the over in 10 of their 18 home games this year with a set over/under (55.6%).
  • This season at home Memphis and its opponents have averaged a total of 231.5 points per contest, 0.5 points fewer than the over/under for this contest.

Grizzlies Recent Trends

  • The Grizzlies have a 5-5 record straight-up in their last 10 matchups, while covering the spread five times in those games.
  • The final score of the last 10 Grizzlies games has surpassed the set total six times.
  • The Grizzlies’ past 10 games have ended with an average of 235.9 points scored. That’s 3.9 more points than this contest’s over/under.
  • During their past 10 games, the Grizzlies have a points-per-game average 1.6 points above their season-long scoring average.

Grizzlies Betting Records

  • The Grizzlies have won 75% of the games this season when they were favored on the moneyline (18-6).
  • Memphis has gone 10-4 when it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -200 or shorter (winning 71.4%).
  • Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Grizzlies’ implied win probability is 66.7%.
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
48.3 (fifth in NBA) 44.6 (third) 48.5 (second) 43.3 (ninth) 30.5 (second) 16.6 (29th)

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Mavericks Statistics, Trends and More

As the Away Team

  • The Mavericks have covered the spread 10 times on the road and are 10-9 in road contests.
  • The Mavericks have gone 3-2 ATS in road games this season when playing as 5-point underdogs or more.
  • On the road this year, Mavericks games have gone over the set point total 12 times.
  • The Mavericks and their opponents have averaged a total of 228.3 points per road contest this year, 3.7 points fewer than this game’s listed total.

Mavericks Recent Trends

  • The Mavericks have a 4-6 record straight-up in their last 10 contests, while covering the spread four times in those games.
  • Mavericks’ past 10 games saw four go over the total.
  • The last 10 Mavericks games averaged 223.9 total points, 8.1 fewer points than this matchup’s over/under.
  • During their past 10 games, the Mavericks have a 112.3 points-per-game average, 4.4 points below their season-long scoring average.

Mavericks Betting Records

  • Dallas has entered the game as underdogs 13 times this season and won six, or 46.2%, of those games.
  • The Mavericks have a record of 1-2 when they’re set as an underdog of +166 or more by oddsmakers this season.
  • The bookmakers’ moneyline implies a 37.6% chance of a victory for the Mavericks.
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
48.2 (sixth in NBA) 45.5 (ninth) 44.8 (12th) 44.1 (15th) 25.0 (20th) 13.8 (15th)
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