Grizzlies vs. Pacers Predictions, Picks & Stats – February 20, 2025

The Memphis Grizzlies (36-18) are set to face the Indiana Pacers (30-23) on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 7:00 PM ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. This matchup features two competitive teams aiming to strengthen their positions as the season progresses.

Team Performance and Betting Trends

• Memphis Grizzlies: The Grizzlies have an impressive 36-18 record and are favored by 1.5 points in this contest. They have a strong track record against the spread (ATS), standing at 35-19-0 for the season. When playing as at least 1.5-point favorites, Memphis is 22-11 ATS. Additionally, the Grizzlies have hit the over in 66% of their games, with 35 overs in 53 matchups. As favorites, they've secured victories in 28 out of 35 games, translating to an 80% win rate. Notably, when favored by -125 or more, their win rate is 78.8% (26-7).

• Indiana Pacers: The Pacers hold a 30-23 record and have been underdogs in 23 games this season, winning 11 of them (approximately 50%). Their ATS record stands at 25-27-1, and as underdogs of at least 1.5 points, they are 12-9 ATS. Indiana's games have hit the over in 31 of 53 instances. When listed as moneyline underdogs with odds of +104 or longer, the Pacers have a 52.4% success rate (11-10).

Recent Matchups

In their most recent encounter on December 1, 2024, the Grizzlies defeated the Pacers 136-121. Prior to that, on January 28, 2024, Indiana secured a 116-110 victory over Memphis. These results indicate a competitive history between the two teams.

Injury Reports

• Memphis Grizzlies:

  • Cam Spencer (Thumb): Out

  • Johnny Davis: Day-to-day (Not Injury Related)

  • Ja Morant: Day-to-day (Knee)

  • Marvin Bagley III: Day-to-day (Knee)

• Indiana Pacers:

  • Myles Turner: Out (Neck)

  • Isaiah Jackson: Out for the season (Calf)

  • Jarace Walker: Day-to-day (Back)

Game Details

• Date and Time: Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 7:00 PM ET

• Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana

• Broadcast: FDSIN and FDSSE

• Live Stream: Available on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)

Prediction

Considering both teams' performances and current rosters, the Grizzlies are slightly favored to win this matchup. The projected final score is Memphis 119, Indiana 116. Bettors might consider the Grizzlies at -125 on the moneyline and the under on a total of 249 points, as the combined score prediction is 235.3 points

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