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2011-12 Memphis Grizzlies Predictions - December 19, 2011

The Memphis Grizzlies are coming off a very successful 2010-11 campaign. Memphis made the playoffs as the No. 8 seed with a 46-36 record, then proceeded to knock off top-seeded San Antonio in the first round. They would put up a fight against Oklahoma City before bowing out in the second round. This is one of the best young squads in the league. Memphis really didn’t have to do much this offseason because this is a team that should only get better with time. They drafted Josh Selby with the No....

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Odds to Win NBA Finals 2011 - April 30, 2011

Eastern Conference Championship Odds Miami Heat (+250) – The Heat won their opening series against the Philadelphia 76ers 3-1, but didn’t exactly dominate like a lot of people thought they would. Miami routinely got off to slow starts in the first quarter, but thanks to their ability to get after it on the defensive end allowed them to keep it close and take over the game late. It will be interesting to see if Miami changes up their starting lineup for their second round series against...

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2011 NBA Playoff Predictions - April 15, 2011

The 2011 NBA Playoffs are set to get underway this weekend. The Chicago Bulls earned the No. 1 seed in the East with a 62-20 record, while the San Antonio Spurs finished with the top seed in the Western Conference with a 61-21 record. Here is a look at how we see the entire playoffs playing out this season. Eastern Conference First Round Chicago Bulls (1) vs Indiana Pacers (8)- Chicago went 3-1 against the Pacers in the regular season, and are clearly the dominant team in this one. Indiana is the...

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2011 NBA Playoff Predictions: Spurs vs Grizzlies - April 15, 2011

The No. 1 seed San Antonio Spurs will take on the No. 8 seed Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of the 2011 Western Conference playoffs. Game 1 is set to tip at 1:00 EST on Sunday, April 17th and this contest will be nationally televised on ESPN. Usually it’s hard to give an 8-seed a chance in any series, but with the season Memphis has had you can’t count them out, either. The Spurs owned the best record in the Western Conference this season with a 61-21 record. Memphis also had a solid year...

2011 NBA Playoffs Bracket - April 14, 2011

The NBA Playoffs tip off this weekend and we have your 2011 NBA Playoffs Bracket available to view and download or print. This year’s field has plenty of big names and intriguing matchups. Will the Lakers complete the 3-peat? Can the star-studded cast of the Miami Heat live up to all of the hype? Or will another team step up to the challenge and take home the NBA Championship? All of these question will be answered soon enough, but let’s take a look at the first round of the...

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NBA Spreads: Memphis Grizzlies at Oklahoma City Thunder - February 8, 2011

The Oklahoma City Thunder will go for their fourth straight win tonight when they face the Memphis Grizzlies at home. This will be the third meeting between the two teams, with the home team winning each of the previous two contests. Our NBA spreads for this game have the Thunder favored by 7-points over the Grizzlies with the total set at 206. Memphis will try and bounce back from a couple of tough losses. After blowing a double-digit lead against the Rockets on Saturday, the Grizzlies fell 93-84...

NBA Spreads: Los Angeles Lakers at Memphis Grizzlies - February 7, 2011

The Memphis Grizzlies will try and make it three straight against the Los Angeles Lakers this season, when the two teams face off at Memphis tonight. Los Angeles won the first meeting between these two teams 124-105, but have lost the last two, including 104-85 loss at home back on Jan. 2. Taking a look at the NBA spreads for tonight’s game, oddsmakers have the Lakers favored by 4-points with the total set at 195.5. Los Angeles opened up their seven-game road trip with an impressive 101-95...

NBA Spreads: Memphis Grizzlies at Minnesota Timberwolves - February 2, 2011

The Memphis Grizzlies will try and win their fourth straight overall when they visit the Minnesota Timberwolves Wednesday night. Our NBA spreads currently have the Grizzlies favored by 2.5-points with the total set at 210.5. Memphis comes into the game off a 100-97 win over the Orlando Magic on Monday. With the win the Grizzlies were able to move one-game over .500 at 25-24. The Timberwolves were able to snap a six game losing streak with a 103-87 win at home against the Raptors on Saturday, but...

NBA Picks: Orlando Magic at Memphis Grizzlies - January 31, 2011

The Memphis Grizzlies will try and move their record above .500 when they host the Orlando Magic Monday night. The Grizzlies were last above .500 at 2-1 back on Oct. 30. Memphis lost 89-72 at Orlando earlier this season, but have won four of the last five games played at FedExForum. Orlando had no trouble with the Cavaliers on Sunday, beating Cleveland 103-87, but are just 6-5 since winning nine straight. The Grizzlies rallied from 21 down to beat the Pistons 99-94 on Friday, and then followed that...

NBA Spreads: Houston Rockets at Memphis Grizzlies - January 21, 2011

The Houston Rockets will go for their fourth straight win when they visit the Memphis Grizzlies Friday night. Memphis has lost eight straight to the Rockets, including 127-111 loss at home on Dec. 3, and a 103-87 loss at Houston on Dec. 17. Taking a look at the NBA spreads for tonight’s action, oddsmakers have the Grizzlies favored by 3.5-points over the Rockets with the total sitting at 204.5. Check out if any of our experts put any free NBA picks out on this game. Looking for a great place...

NBA Picks: Memphis Grizzlies at New Orleans Hornets - January 19, 2011

The New Orleans Hornets have won five straight, and are set to host the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday night. Tip-off is set for 8:00 ET at New Orleans Arena. The Grizzlies come in off a 96-84 home loss to the Chicago Bulls, snapping a short two-game winning streak. New Orleans came from behind to the beat the Raptors 85-81 on Monday, and have done a nice job of of closing games out over their five game winning streak. Taking a look at the NBA spreads for tonight’s game, oddsmakers have the Hornets...

NBA Spreads: Memphis Grizzlies at Charlotte Bobcats - January 10, 2011

The Charlotte Bobcats will try and win three straight for the first time this season when they host the Memphis Grizzlies Monday night. Charlotte beat the Wizards 104-89 at home on Saturday, and are now 4-2 under interim head coach Paul Silas. The Grizzlies fell 109-100 at Oklahoma City on Saturday, snapping a three-game winning streak. Memphis crushed the Bobcats 113-80 back on Dec.15, and our NBA spreads indicate that they are 2.5-point favorites to beat the Bobcats on the road tonight. Looking...

NBA Spreads: New Jersey Nets at Memphis Grizzlies - December 21, 2010

The Memphis Grizzlies will attempt to win their third straight at home when they take on the New Jersey Nets tonight. The Grizzlies nearly pulled off a big win on Saturday against the Spurs, as they fell 112-106 in overtime and were without their leading scorer Rudy Gay, who was serving his one-game suspension. The Nets come in off an impressive 89-82 win over the Hawks for their second win in their last three games. Looking at the NBA spreads for tonight’s games the oddsmakers have the Grizzlies...

NBA Spreads: Memphis Grizzlies at Houston Rockets - December 17, 2010

The Houston Rockets will look for their sixth consecutive win at home when they host the Memphis Grizzlies tonight. Houston comes into the game off a 117-105 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, but have won five of eight and are 10-10 since starting the season 0-5. The Grizzlies absolutely dominated the Charlotte Bobcats in their last game, winning 113-80, and are currently on a season-long four game winning streak, including two straight on the road. These two teams met back on Dec.3...

2010-11 Memphis Grizzlies Predictions - October 12, 2010

Odds to Win the 2010-11 NBA Finals: The Memphis Grizzlies are not a real popular choice to win the NBA Championship this year. BetUS has Memphis listed at 80-to-1, which in reality means they stand a less than 1% chance of bringing home a title. If you are going to do any NBA betting this season, make sure you take a look at the $500 match bonus offered by BetUS! Odds to Win the West: The Grizzlies chances of representing the West in the Finals are not much better. The latest futures have...

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2009-10 Memphis Grizzlies Predictions - October 26, 2009

The Memphis Grizzlies have had three horrible years in a row, but with the experience that rookies OJ Mayo, Marc Gasol and Darrell Arthur were able to get a year ago, this team could make a little bit of a jump in 2009-10. The NBA odds makers don’t necessarily think they will be great as the team is slotted for 27.5 total wins, but that is an increase over the 24 from a season ago. The odds on Memphis winning the West currently sit at 100-to-1 right now, with the odds to win the NBA Finals...

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2008 Memphis Grizzlies NBA Preview & Season Predictions - October 8, 2008

The Memphis Grizzlies are one of the youngest teams in the league, with 8 core contributors 23 and under. The Grizzlies have a lot of talent, and certainly were not the most maligned team last season. Marc Iavaroni went 22-60 last season, but was left dangling most of the off season before being retained with Kevin O’Neill on the bench, as somewhat of a defensive coordinator. The Grizzlies have had back-to-back 22-win seasons following 3 straight playoff sweeps, so it will be interesting to see...