The Brooklyn Nets will look to fight their way back into contention for a play-in game when they battle the Memphis Grizzlies in a key NBA matchup on Monday. The Grizzlies (20-41), fourth in the Southwest Division, have lost five in a row and are 2-8 in their last 10 games. The Nets (24-36), fourth in the Atlantic Division, are two games behind the Hawks for the 10th spot in the East. In the only other meeting this season, Brooklyn earned a 111-86 win at Memphis on Feb. 26. Desmond Bane (ankle) and Marcus Smart (finger) are among the Grizzlies who are out, while Jaren Jackson Jr. (quad) is doubtful. Cameron Thomas (ankle) and Ben Simmons (back) are out for Brooklyn.
The game from the Barclays Center in New York City will tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET. Memphis is averaging 106.1 points per game, while Brooklyn averages 112.2. The Nets are 10-point favorites in the latest Grizzlies vs. Nets odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 205.5. Before making any Nets vs. Grizzlies picks, be sure to see the NBA predictions from SportsLine's proven model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Nets vs. Grizzlies. You can visit SportsLine now to see the picks. Here are several NBA betting lines and trends for Grizzlies vs. Nets:
- Nets vs. Grizzlies spread: Brooklyn -10
- Nets vs. Grizzlies over/under: 205.5 points
- Nets vs. Grizzlies money line: Memphis +358, Brooklyn -468
- MEM: The Grizzlies have hit the team total under in 48 of their last 76 games (+16.10 units)
- BRK: The Nets have hit the first-quarter game total under in 30 of their last 40 games (+19.05 units)
- Nets vs. Grizzlies picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the Nets can cover
Point guard Dennis Schroder has been a solid contributor since being acquired last month from the Toronto Raptors. In nine games with the Nets, including five starts, he is averaging 12.3 points, three rebounds and 4.7 assists. In three meetings against the Grizzlies this year, Schroder is averaging 15 points, 4.3 assists and 3.7 rebounds. He just missed securing a double-double in both Thursday's and Saturday's contests against Atlanta. On Thursday, he scored 23 points, while grabbing eight rebounds and dishing out seven assists. He scored 14 points with eight assists, two blocks and two rebounds on Saturday.
Center Nicolas Claxton, a former second-round pick by the Nets, has been a force inside for Brooklyn. He has 21 double-doubles on the year, including a 12-point and 13-rebound performance against the Hawks on Saturday. He added four assists, two blocks and two steals in the win. His best offensive output came in a 124-115 win over Oklahoma City on Jan. 5. In that game, he scored 23 points, while grabbing 13 rebounds and dishing out three assists. See who to back at SportsLine.
Why the Grizzlies can cover
With Memphis decimated by injuries, one of the top scoring options will be third-year veteran Lamar Stevens, who was acquired last month from Boston. Since the trade, Stevens has scored 10 or more points in five of eight games, including a 19-point performance in a 122-92 loss to Portland on March 1. He scored 17 points, grabbed six rebounds and dished out two assists in the first meeting with the Nets.
Rookie forward Gregory Jackson II, who was drafted in the second round of last year's NBA Draft, has played well of late, including a 17-point effort in Saturday's loss to Portland. He scored 11 points against the Blazers on Friday. In 28 games, including one start, he is averaging 11.4 points and 3.5 rebounds in 20.5 minutes of action. He has scored 20 or more points five times, including a season-high 27-points in a 113-110 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Feb. 15. See who to back at SportsLine.
How to make Grizzlies vs. Nets picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting the teams to combine for 216 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits 60% of the time. You can only see the picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Nets vs. Grizzlies, and which side of the spread hits 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model on a 64-40 roll on top-rated NBA picks this season, and find out.
