Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction and Betting Tips | Jan. 6, 2025

The Luka Doncic-less Dallas Mavericks will look to snap their four-game losing streak when they take on the wobbling Memphis Grizzlies at the FedEx Forum on Monday. It has been a torrid stretch for Dallas as they come off a 1-4 road trip result followed by a 134-122 battering at the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Doncic's absence further dents their famed offense and to compound matters, they will be without Kyrie Irving for the all-important clash.

The Grizzlies looked in scorching form in November, but have blown hot and cold since. They are 2-3 in their last five games and come off consecutive losses going down against the Sacramento Kings and the Golden State Warriors in their five-game road trip. It will be an equally short-handed Grizzlies team taking on the Mavs as they will be without superstar Ja Morant and key pieces in Santi Aldama, and Marcus Smart.

The Mavericks have taken the most brunt between the two teams, dropping to sixth in the stacked Western Conference standings. They are tied with the LA Lakers (20-15) while the Grizzlies are third with a 23-13 record. They are 5-5 in their last 10 games and have a healthy 14-4 record at home.

Dallas was led by Luka Doncic's 37-point double-double studded with 12 rebounds when both teams met in December last year. They play two more games throughout the regular season. Can the slump-battling Grizzlies even the series on Monday?

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Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies Preview, prediction, betting tips, odds, and prediction

The Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies showdown tips off at 8 pm ET. Local coverage will be on KFAA and FDSSE. The game can be streamed live on Fubo TV and the NBA app with a subscription to the NBA League Pass.

Here's a look at the odds as listed at the time of writing:

Teams	Spread	Total (o/u)	Moneyline
Dallas Mavericks	+5.5	o232.5 (-108)	+180
Memphis Grizzlies	-5.5	u232.5 (-105)	-218

Note: Odds are subject to change closer to tip-off.

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Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies Preview

The Mavericks will now rely on Klay Thompson and PJ Washington to do the bulk of the scoring for the side in Doncic and Irving's absence. Thompson averages 14.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 30 games, while Washington has been the fourth-leading scorer with 12.6 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 2.1 assists.

Dallas will need more production from the bench on both ends of the floor. They have the necessary firepower in Naji Marshall, Quentin Grimes, Dereck Lively II, and a seasoned vet in Spencer Dinwiddie. The Mavs come into the contest placed eighth on scoring offense. They average 114.4 points per 100 possessions and 116.7 points per game.

The side is sixth in field goal percentage draining 48.2% and is ninth in 3-point offense shooting 37.3% of their 3s. Their defense needs to shore up as their league-best 14th place in scoring defense will be tested against the Grizzlies. The Mavericks allow 109.3 points per 100 possessions.

The Grizzlies have problems of their own. Desmond Bane is a doubtful starter as he nurses a left ankle sprain. Aldama and Luka Kennard's absence dents their bench depth leaving a lot to do for the likes of Jaren Jackson Jr., Zach Edey, and Scotty Pippen Jr.

Despite the lack of firepower ahead of Monday's game, the Grizzlies boast of a league-best scoring offense. They score 123.2 points on average and record 100.7 points every 100 possessions. Defensively, they are 21st on scoring defense allowing 106.3 points per 100 possessions. They concede 44.6% from the field (3rd) and 34.1% from the deep (3rd) in 3-point defense.

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Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies Predicted Starting Lineups

Expect changes ringing in as both teams play without key starters. The Mavs will most likely start with the five that played the Cavaliers. Luka Doncic (calf), Kyrie Irving (back sprain), and Dante Exum (wrist) are out.

Position	Player
PG	Spencer Dinwiddie
SG	Quentin Grimes
SF	Klay Thompson
PF	PJ Washington
C	Dereck Lively II

The Grizzlies will be without Ja Morant (AC sprain), Marcus Smart (index finger injury), Luke Kennard (hamstring soreness), Santi Aldama (ankle sprain), and Yuki Kawamura (Left AC joint sprain). If Desmond Bane indeed suits up, they will start the same starters from their last game against the Warriors.

Position	Player
PG	Scotty Pippen Jr.
SG	Desmond Bane
SF	Jaylen Wells
PF	Jaren Jackson Jr.
C	Zach Edey

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Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Tips

Jaren Jackson Jr. comes in with an o/u of -118/-125 on points and rebounds. Zach Edey is -113/-105 on points. For the Mavericks, Klay Thompson is +102/-120 on points, and Quentin Grimes is -114/-120 on points and rebounds.

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Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction

The Grizzlies have a home advantage, and that comes as a boost. They are still a better team on both ends of the floor and will look to play the same way they have — pace and gritty on defense. A loss would further dent the Mavericks who will bank on Thompson to spearhead the side. Take the Memphis Grizzlies for the win on Monday against a depleted Dallas Mavericks.