The rolling'Memphis Grizzlies (2-0) visit their divisional opponent Dallas Mavericks (0-1) in Saturday night NBA action. Tipoff from American Airlines Center is set for 8:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Grizzlies vs. Mavericks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Star G Ja Morant'is playing at an MVP level to start the season, averaging 41.5 ppg on 56% shooting from the floor with 8.5 apg. The Grizzlies are looking to show that they are serious contenders to win the Western Conference despite their youth. Many are picking this team to be a top-3 seed come playoff time, and they are looking to prove that here facing a tough Dallas team.
The Mavericks are looking to avoid an 0-2 start to the season with a win in this matchup. Led by star G'Luka Doncic, who many have picked to win MVP, the Mavericks are a heavy contender in the Western Conference, especially after making it to the Conference Finals last year. Doncic leads the team in points, assists and rebounds per game. He is averaging 35 ppg, 9 rpg, and 6 apg. With newly added F Christian Wood'by his side the Mavericks added a key piece that many feel give them a very good chance to win the West.
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