Grizzlies vs. Cavaliers Prediction and Odds: Can Memphis Stay Hot as Underdog?
By Peter Dewey
The Memphis Grizzlies continued their impressive 2021-22 season on Monday night by upsetting the Brooklyn Nets in Brooklyn.
Now, Memphis will have a chance to make a statement against another potential playoff team in the East when it takes on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday.
The Cavs may get guard Darius Garland back from the health and safety protocols tonight, and they did snap their three-game losing streak their last game against the Indiana Pacers.
I did ask Bickerstaff about both Darius Garland and Cedi Osman's availability in practice today for the #Cavs and Bickerstaff only said Garland practiced.
— Evan Dammarell (@AmNotEvan) January 3, 2022
I don't know if Osman is out of health and safety protocols just yet.
Here are the latest odds via WynnBET for this matchup:
Grizzlies vs. Cavaliers Odds, Spread and Total
Spread:
- Grizzlies +3 (-110)
- Cavaliers -3 (-110)
Moneyline:
- Grizzlies: +130
- Cavaliers: -160
Total:
- 217.5 (Over -110/Under -110)
Grizzlies vs. Cavaliers Prediction and Pick
This game is tough to handicap, as Garland’s status truly changes the perception of Cleveland in this matchup.
The Cavs were just 4-14 without Garland last season and they are 2-4 without him in the 2021-22 campaign. With Ricky Rubio and Collin Sexton out for the year, the team desperately needs a lead guard to compete with Ja Morant and company on Tuesday.
The Cavs have failed to cover in their last three games as a favorite after a blazing hot 9-0-1 start this season, and Memphis is 11-6 against the spread as an underdog.
The Grizzlies may be on a back-to-back, but they are 4-2 against the spread in back-to-backs this season.
I’m going to lean with Memphis, but I want to wait to see if Garland is in or out to get the best number.
Lean: Grizzlies +3 (-110)