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Memphis Grizzlies 2022-23 Season Preview and Best Bet (Odds, Offseason Moves and More)

By Donnavan Smoot

Mar 11, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) dribbles as New York
Mar 11, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) dribbles as New York / Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
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Grit and Grind – or the remix of it – is alive and well in Memphis. The Grizzlies were the darlings of the NBA last season. They finished with the second best record in the Western Conference, looked like contenders for the first time in a long time and talked the most trash in the league while doing so. 

Memphis made a few minor moves in the offseason to round out the roster, trading De’anthony Melton and letting Kyle Anderson go. This is going to clear up the rotation a little more, but also put more pressure on Morant to get the job done. 

Last year can be seen as a fluke if the Grizzlies underperform this season. Now that the league will be waiting for them, can they replicate that success? 

Memphis Grizzlies Offseason Moves and Additions

Key Grizzlies Roster Additions:

  • Danny Green (Trade)
  • Kenny Lofton Jr.  (Free Agency)
  • David Rodyy  (Trade)

Key Grizzlies Roster Losses:

  • Kyle Anderson (Free Agency)
  • De'anthony Melton

Grizzlies Odds to Win NBA Championship, Make Playoffs and Win Total

  • Odds to Win NBA Finals: +2400
  • Odds to Win Western Conference: +1000
  • Make Playoffs: -600
  • Win Total: 48.5 (Over -134/Under +110)

Memphis Grizzlies Best Bet for 2022-23 NBA Season

The Grizzlies have nearly everything you’d want from a contender. They have a star, great culture, great defense, shooting on the perimeter and buy-in from everyone on the team. 

They are going to be one of the top teams in the Western conference again and should be firmly in the top 6. At 48.5 wins, the OVER for their win total is a great bet. Last year 48 wins was just enough to keep you out of the play-in tournament. 

Even though Jaren Jackson Jr. will miss some time, the Grizzlies showed last season they can play through injuries. If Ja Morant is healthy, Memphis is going to keep rocking and rolling. 

They would need to make a move for me to trust them as an NBA Finals contender, but they are certainly live to hit the OVER on their win total and even contend to win the Western Conference. 

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