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3 Best NBA Prop Bets Today for Pacers vs. Grizzlies (Ja Morant out Again for Memphis)

By Matt De Saro

Memphis Grizzlies v Indiana Pacers
Memphis Grizzlies v Indiana Pacers / Dylan Buell/GettyImages
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The Indiana Pacers are on the road tonight in Memphis to take on the Grizzlies. Indy will be looking for a bit of revenge after getting torched by 32 points the last time these teams met. With Ja Morant out, this is a good chance for them to get some payback. Let’s take a look at some prop odds for this showdown, courtesy of WynnBET Sportsbook.

3 Best Prop Bets for Pacers vs. Grizzlies

  • Desmond Bane OVER 29.5  Points + Rebounds (+125)
  • Desmond Bane OVER 3.5 Threes Made (+125)
  • Tyus Jones OVER 0.5 Double-Doubles (+230)

Desmond Bane OVER 29.5  Points + Rebounds (+125)

Bane stands to gain the most from Moran’t absence as the Grizzlies’ second-leading scorer. On the year, Bane is averaging 18 points, 2.7 assists, and 4.5 rebounds per game. While those averages sound low compared to this total, with Morant out, Bane becomes the go-to guy most nights. In the last two games, with Morant out, Bane is averaging 23.5 points, 6.1 assists, and 5.5 rebounds in 32 minutes. With the 24th ranked scoring defense, the Pacers could still struggle to win this game even with the Grizzlies missing their best player.

Desmond Bane OVER 3.5 Threes Made (+125)

Again, this has a lot to do with Morant out. It should be noted that Morant also sat the last time these two teams played. The Pacers got totally embarrassed in that game at home with a final of 135-102. Brutal. Bane went 4-for-7 from downtown in that game. I think Bane is more accustomed to taking over games when asked to and equals or betters his last performance. Oh, and Bane hit six threes last night against Brooklyn. 

Tyus Jones OVER 0.5 Double-Doubles (+230)

Other than Bane, backup PG Jones has the most to gain with Morant on the shelf. He is coming off a 16 point, ten assist double-double against the Nets last night. Also, the last time he played the Pacers without Morant, he missed a double-double by two points. Dillon Brooks had a great night in that game and is sitting out tonight. Brooks was averaging 20+ PPG with Morant out and the Grizzlies need to fill in that gap somewhere. 

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