Memphis Grizzlies at Indiana Pacers 10/17/18 - NBA Betting Odds & Picks
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Memphis Grizzlies vs. Indiana Pacers
NBA: 7:00 PM EST
Oct. 17, 2018
TV: FSI
Latest Odds : IND -6.5 Total 207
The Grizzlies are going to be kicking off the regular season after going 2-3 in the preseason. However, one of those wins the Grizzlies were able to get was a win over the Pacers whom the Grizzlies will face in this game. Last season a major issue for the Grizzlies was the offense that only put in 99 points a game, but the defense did a good job giving up only 105 points a game.
The Grizzlies are looking to have a good season out of Marc Gasol. Gasol last season played in 73 games with 33 minutes a game, but managed to get 17 points a game, but only managed to get 8 boards a game.
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The Pacers wrapped up their preseason with a 2-2 record and the wins for the Pacers did come over a couple of bigger name teams in the Cavaliers and the Rockets. So this could definitely be something the Pacers would like to be able to build upon on this year and see the wins come in quickly. Last season the Pacers were able to put in 105 points a game, but the defense gave up 104 points a game.
The player the Pacers would like to see show up big in the game is going to be Thaddeus Young. Young last season managed to play in 81 games with 32 minutes a game. This led to Young getting a total of only 12 points a game and pulled down 6 boards a game.
Recent Betting Trends:
Grizzlies are 8-20 ATS in their last 28 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
Pacers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 home games.
Over is 5-2 in Grizzlies last 7 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
Under is 5-0 in Pacers last 5 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Free Betting Pick: Indiana Pacers -6.5
The Pacers are looking to build up off of a successful offense last year and have some improvement on the defense. Look for this to come true here as the Grizzlies do not have much in the way of offense so far this year. The Pacers will win this game and contain the Grizzlies offense which is not going to be that good this season again. Final Score, Indiana Pacers win and cover ATS 100-90.