Nets vs. Grizzlies NBA Best Bets for March 23 (Archive)
The Brooklyn Nets head to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies. Both teams are looking forward to the playoffs and this will be an excellent test for them against one of the opposite conference’s best. After looking at the NBA odds, what are the winning NBA picks?
Brooklyn Nets vs. Memphis Grizzlies
Wednesday, March 23, 2022 – 07:30 PM EDT at FedExForum
Brooklyn Nets
The Brooklyn Nets have won four of their last five games. Their lone loss was a shootout against the Dallas Mavericks in which Spencer Dinwiddie hit a game-winning shot as time expired to beat the Nets. As the season comes to a conclusion, the Nets are getting hot at the right time.
With this game in Memphis, that means that the services of Kyrie Irving will be available for the Nets. "Part-time Kyrie" has been an absolute disaster for opponents. Kyrie Irving is averaging 27.7 points per game in just 37 minutes in the 19 appearances he has made for the team this season. Irving's scoring punch allows the Nets to have two elite options when it comes to creating in a half court environment.
Ben Simmons and James Harden made all the headlines in the recent trade between the Nets and the 76ers, but Seth Curry has quietly become a centerpiece of the deal. In his 12 games with the Nets, Curry is averaging 47% from behind the three-point arc. Curry is benefiting from all the attention his great teammates have garnered.
Curry's ability to knock down the open three and play as point guard when Irving is missing has been a huge addition to a Nets team gearing up for a championship run.
Memphis Grizzlies
Like their opponents tonight, the Memphis Grizzlies have also won four of their last five games. The Grizzlies are 7-3 in the last 10. The Grizzlies have one of the best point differentials in the league at +5.4. The Grizzlies are 24-10 at home this season. Most recently, the Grizzlies beat the Rockets 122-98. Ja Morant missed the game but the Grizzlies just continued to roll. Desmond Bane had 24 points to lead the way, but six Memphis players scored 13 points or more. Ja Morant is a great player and he is fortunate enough to be leading a great team.
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The Grizzlies are currently in second place in the West, 1.5 games ahead of the Warriors. The Grizzlies would like to keep second place as it would ensure them home-court advantage for at least the first two rounds of the playoffs. The Grizzlies snuck into the playoffs as a play-in team last season, now they are making their first serious playoff run with expectations of success.
Tonight will be a good test for a team going against a championship-caliber opponent. Kevin Durant and his ability to close games will represent some of the best competition that Memphis will face. Tonight is a good measuring stick for a Memphis team hoping to make its first legitimate postseason run.
Dillon Brooks vs Kyrie Irving
In the games in which Kyrie Irving is allowed to play, the Brooklyn Nets and Kevin Durant make an effort to make sure he is completely involved in the offense. It is important for Kyrie to get his reps to be ready for the playoffs, and let's face it, he's the most rested player on the team. We know that Kyrie Irving will be the focal point of the offense. Dillon Brooks will be charged with slowing him down.
If Kyrie Irving is able to have a big night, the Nets have a good chance to cover the NBA odds, and we could be in for a high-scoring night. If Brooks is able to shut down Irving, this game will be much lower scoring, and the Grizzlies have a great chance to win.
Best Bet
Ja Morant will miss this game which gives us an excellent opportunity to get the Grizzlies at a discount. The Nets have been a powerhouse on the road, but the Grizzlies have excellent defense and the depth to win the bench minutes. The Grizzlies supporting cast has been able to absorb the loss of Morant so far this year.
The Grizzlies are 14-2 without Morant this season. Taking the points correlates with the under. The Grizzlies excellent perimeter defense is the best Irving has seen for a while. I like the Grizzlies to keep it close in a hard fought game. Our best bets today are the Grizzlies +3 and the Under 226. Don't forget to place your action at one of BMR's top-rated sportsbooks.
NBA Pick: Memphis Grizzlies +3 (-110) at Bovada (visit our Bovada Review)
NBA Pick: Nets/Grizzlies Under 226 (-110) at BetOnline (visit our BetOnline Review)
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