Memphis Grizzlies vs. Portland Trailblazers NBA Pick Prediction 12/15/2021 by Tony T.
Grizzlies at Trailblazers—Ja Morant, Sam Merrill and Brandon Clarke are out for the Grizzlies. CJ McCollum and Cody Zeller out for the Trailblazes. Memphis has won eight of nine following their 126-91 home win to Philadelphia 76ers. In this period of nine games Grizzlies fifth in offensive efficiency with 115.6 points per 100 possessions. On defense they sit best in this span allowing 96 points per 100 possessions. Portland is on a back to back after facing the Suns at home losing eight of nine covering seven of those games. They fell at home to Phoenix 111-107 failing to cover. In that nine game period Portland 28th in defensive efficiency by allowing 117.4 points per 100 possessions. Offensively in that span they sit 27th scoring 104.7 points per 100 possessions. Rest advantage for the Grizzlies here. Play Memphis +1.5.