The New York Knicks (22-16) and the Memphis Grizzlies (14-24) meet Saturday at the FedEx Forum in Memphis. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Knicks vs. Grizzlies odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Grizzlies won 2-0 in 2022-23
The Knicks suffered a 128-124 setback to kick off the quick, 2-game road trip, and that loss snapped a 5-game win and cover streak. The Over (235) cashed, too, snapping a 5-0 Under run. New York’s defense had been on point, allowing 106 or fewer points from Jan. 1-9 before the breakdown against the Mavs.
The Grizzlies returned home from a successful 3-game road win and cover' streak, falling to the Clippers 128-119 as an 8.5-point underdog at home Friday. The Grizzlies are still 3-2 ATS in the past 5 games as an underdog of 8 or more points, while the Over has hit in 3 of the past 4 contests.