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San Antonio Spurs vs Memphis Grizzlies Predictions, Betting Odds, Picks, Moneyline

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Updated October 14, 2022
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Spurs Vs Grizzlies
  • The Spurs are aiming to return to the playoffs after missing the postseason in 2020.
  • The Grizzlies make their second appearance in the Play-In Tournament.
  • The Grizzlies won two of three meetings with the Spurs this season.

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San Antonio Spurs vs Memphis Grizzlies Odds

Team Point Spread Total Money Line
San Antonio Spurs +4 (-110)
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O 222.0 (-115)
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Memphis Grizzlies -4 (-110)
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San Antonio Spurs vs Memphis Grizzlies Predictions and Picks

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The San Antonio Spurs struggled against the Memphis Grizzlies in the regular season, due to Memphis’ size and athleticism getting to the rim. While San Antonio are sure to put up a fight, the Grizzlies are likely too talented and too motivated to be left out via Play-In for a second straight season.
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San Antonio Spurs vs Memphis Grizzlies Information
Teams San Antonio Spurs vs Memphis Grizzlies
Location FedEx Forum, Memphis, Tennessee
Time 7:30 PM EST, May 19th, 2021
How to Watch ESPN

Head-to-Head: San Antonio Spurs vs Memphis Grizzlies

San Antonio Spurs Head-to-Head Memphis Grizzlies
Gregg Popovich Head Coach Taylor Jenkins
33-39 (10th in West) Standing 38-34 (9th in West)
L-L-L-L Form L-W-W-W
111.0 (21st of 30) Off Rtg 112.0 (15th of 30)
112.8 (17th of 30) Def Rtg 111.0 (6th of 30)
98.9 (15th of 30) Pace 100.4 (8th of 30)

Leaders (Per Game)

D. Derozan (21.6) PPG J. Morant (19.1)
J. Poeltl (7.9) RPG J. Valanciunas (12.5)
D. Derozan (6.9) APG J. Morant (7.4)
D. Murray (1.5) SPG K. Anderson, D. Brooks, D. Melton (1.2)
J. Poeltl (1.8) BPG B. Clarke, J. Valanciunas (0.9)
J. Poeltl (.616)/D. Derozan (7.5) FG%/FGM J. Valanciunas (.592)/J. Valanciunas (7.1)
R. Gay (.381)/P. Mills (2.4) 3P%/3PM D. Bane (.431)/G. Allen (2.1)

SAS: Control Pace

The San Antonio Spurs, for all of their advancements, almost seems like a holdover from a different era of basketball. That’s not a bad thing though, it just means that the Spurs need to control the pace of the upstart Grizzlies.

Gregg Popovich’s team finds success by slowing the game down and controlling their opponents’ pace. In their victories this season, San Antonio has forced 13.4 turnovers per game.

The Spurs love to get in the paint and they have one of the league’s best pick-and-roll operators in Demar Derozan. If they can draw this into a half-court battle, they’ll have an excellent chance of advancing.

Spurs Key Player: (G-F) Demar Derozan


Demar Derozan is one of the Spurs’ most experienced players. If they want to proceed in the Play-In, he’ll need to have a significant affect on the match.

Now in his eleventh year in the league, Derozan has averaged 21.6 points, 6.9 assists, and 4.2 rebounds in his third year with the Spurs.

Few on the Grizzlies have the size or athleticism to match Derozan whether he chooses to attack from the perimeter or in the post.

MEM: Ball Movement, Conversion

The Memphis Grizzlies are still a young team, but in victories, they come together due to their fantastic effort as a unit.

The Grizzlies are fourth in assists, fourth in rebounds, and first in steals per game. When their play grows selfish, they struggle to find baskets and settle for difficult shots. Against an organized defense, the Grizz must create good opportunities to offset their average shooting.

Ja Morant and Kyle Anderson create a lot of Memphis’ opportunities due to either their penetration or being the point of distribution. The Spurs will surely key in on them.

Grizzlies Key Player: (G) Ja Morant


All eyes will be on Ja Morant in this Play-In matchup. He failed to lead his team to the playoffs last year, but he’ll be focused on making the next step in his career this season.

Morant has improved this season, averaging 19.1 points, 7.4 assists, and 4.0 rebounds per game on 44.9% shooting from the field.

The former Rookie of the Year has a lot of ability but will need to make the right decisions as to when to take it himself and when to find others. He’s a game-changing force though, with nearly unmatched speed in this matchup.

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