Grizzlies vs. Wizards betting: NBA preview for Dec. 20

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The Washington Wizards (4-21) are big, 12.5-point underdogs against the Memphis Grizzlies (13-14) at FedExForum on Saturday, December 20, 2025. The game tips at 8 p.m. ET on FDSSE, MNMT, and WMC-TV. The over/under is 232.5 in the matchup.

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Grizzlies vs. Wizards betting lines

  • Grizzlies odds to win: -654
  • Wizards odds to win: +474
  • Spread: Grizzlies (-12.5)
  • Total: 232.5
  • TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Midwest Extra – Missouri
  • Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Grizzlies Statistics, Trends and More

As the Home Team

  • Memphis has covered the spread six times at home and is 6-7 in home contests.
  • Grizzlies home games have gone over the set point total five times this season.
  • This season at home, Memphis and its opponents have averaged a total of 234.3 points per contest, 1.8 points greater than the over/under for this contest.

Grizzlies Recent Trends

  • The Grizzlies have a 7-3 record straight-up in their last 10 matchups, while covering the spread seven times in those games.
  • The Grizzlies’ past 10 outings saw four go over the total.
  • The past 10 Grizzlies games averaged 1.0 fewer point (231.5) than this matchup’s over/under.
  • During their past 10 games, the Grizzlies have scored 3.9 more points per contest compared to their season-long scoring average.

Grizzlies Betting Records

  • The Grizzlies have been the moneyline favorite 10 total times this season. They’ve finished 8-2 in those games.
  • Memphis has not yet played as a moneyline favorite of -654 or shorter.
  • The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Grizzlies an 86.7% chance to win.
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.2 (25th in NBA) 46.7 (13th) 46.4 (third) 44.3 (16th) 28.8 (fifth) 14.5 (17th)

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Wizards Statistics, Trends and More

As the Away Team

  • The Wizards are 2-12 in road contests with a 5-9 record against the spread on the road.
  • Wizards games have hit the over on the set point total six times on the road this season.
  • This season on the road the Wizards and their opponents have averaged a total of 235.9 points per contest, 3.4 points greater than the over/under for this contest.

Wizards Recent Trends

  • The Wizards have covered the spread five times in their last 10 contests while putting up a 3-7 record straight-up in those games.
  • Wizards’ last 10 outings saw five go over the total.
  • The last 10 Wizards games averaged 238.0 total points, 5.5 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
  • Over the past 10 games, the Wizards are scoring 111.4 points per game compared to their 112 season average.

Wizards Betting Records

  • This season, Washington has been the underdog 23 times and won four, or 17.4%, of those games.
  • This season, the Wizards have been at least a +474 underdog on the moneyline 11 times, losing each of those contests.
  • The Wizards have a 17.4% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.1 (20th in NBA) 48.1 (23rd) 43.4 (21st) 48.9 (30th) 25.6 (19th) 15.8 (29th)
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