The Memphis Grizzlies (27-52) seek to bounce back after a huge loss when they battle against the Cleveland Cavaliers (46-33) on Wednesday, April 10 at 7:00 PM ET. ZenSports Tennessee sportsbook has the Cavaliers heavily favored with a point spread at -18.0 (-113).

When: April 10, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET

Where: Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio

Watch: NBA League Pass

Memphis Grizzlies Preview

The Grizzlies have lost their last two games and are still dealing with injuries. Their latest defeat was a 102-87 blowout to the San Antonio Spurs, where the game slowly slipped away starting in the second half.

Key players Jaren Jackson Jr. (22.5 PPG) and Desmond Bane (23.7 PPG) are both ruled out for this game. On top of that, there is a good chance that both of them will not play the remainder of the season for the few games that are left. This is a huge blow to their offense.

The Grizzlies continue to average near 105.7 points per game, coupled with an offensive efficiency rating of 109.1. Both metrics position them at the bottom of the league, indicating their struggle to maintain possession efficiently and their inability to generate high-scoring plays.

Their defensive performance adds intrigue, as they concede an average of 112.6 points to opponents (ranking 11th) while maintaining an efficient defensive rating of 116.2 (also 11th). Additionally, their pace of play remains steady with a rating of 96.4 (ranking 17th). However, they must prevent the game from slipping away from their defense against the Cavs’ offensive onslaught.

Cleveland Cavaliers Preview

The Cavaliers have lost their previous three games, which have all been on the road. Their most recent performance was a 120-118 defeat against the Los Angeles Clippers, where Paul George landed 39 points and the go ahead bucket with seven seconds remaining to hand the Cavs their third straight loss. 

Donovan Mitchell leads them with 26.4 points per game and will likely have a great game due to the Grizzlies issues with injuries. There is arguably not a good matchup defensively that will slow him down.

The Cavs are averaging 112.5 points a game and rank 21st in the league. Their efficiency with the basketball ranks 17th, as their rating is at 117.5. This shows they are solid on offense and can steadily outpace the Grizzlies.

Their defense ranks seventh in the league in allowing 110.1 points per game and sixth overall for a defensive efficiency rating of 115.0. If their defense can hold off an injury-plagued offense, they have a great chance at success.

Betting Odds

Tons of exciting NBA betting options are available with ZenSports Tennessee sportsbook. The Cleveland Cavaliers are favored to win, with market analysis showing they have a 95.3 percent chance at success.

Memphis Grizzlies: +1025

Spread: +18.0 (-108)

Cleveland Cavaliers: -2500

Spread: -18.0 (-113)

Totals: Under 213.5 (-111), Over 213.5 (-110)

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