New York Knicks vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction, Preview and Odds - 02/28/2025

Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Friday, February 28, 2025

Venue:  FedExForum, Memphis, TN

Where to Watch:  FDSSE

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Knicks +3, Grizzlies -3; Over/Under:  245.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Knicks +3, Grizzlies -3; Over/Under:  245.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Knicks +3, Grizzlies -3; Over/Under:  245.5 points

New York Knicks:  38-20 (2nd place, Atlantic Division)

Memphis Grizzlies:  38-20 (1st place, Southwest Division)

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New York Knicks:  6-4 last 10

Memphis Grizzlies:  6-4 last 10

The Knicks are entering this game with a 38-20 record overall this season and they are 17-10 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Philadelphia 76ers. Jalen Brunson led the team in points in that game with 34 while Mikal Bridges was next on the team with 28 points. Jalen Brunson led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Josh Hart led the team in rebounds with 17. They were 51.9% from the field, 36.8% from 3-point range, and 79.3% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 117.7 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112.9 PPG against them. The Knicks have an ATS record of 27-30-1 this season and their O/U record is 33-24-1.

The Grizzlies are entering this game with a 38-20 record overall this season and they are 22-6 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Phoenix Suns. Ja Morant led the team in points in that game with 29 while Jaren Jackson Jr. was next on the team with 28 points. Desmond Bane led the team in assists in that game with 9 while Zach Edey led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 52.5% from the field, 41.7% from 3-point range, and 90% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 123.3 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 116.6 PPG against them. The Grizzlies have an ATS record of 35-22-1 this season and their O/U record is 36-22.

The current betting odds have the Grizzlies listed as a 3 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Grizzlies have looked really good in their games this season with their 38-20 record overall which has them right near the top of the West. They have also looked great on their home court this year with their 22-6 home record. Meanwhile, the Knicks have looked really good in their games this season with their 38-20 record overall which has them right near the top of the East. They have been a good road team too with their 17-10 road record, but they have had a big problem this year against stronger teams they have faced. They are 6-4 in their last 10 games and coming off a tight win over the 76ers in their last one, but they have been blown out a few times when they have faced the top teams in the NBA. The Grizzlies are another top team in the NBA with their performance in the West this season and they have one of the best home records in the entire NBA. They are also 6-4 in their last 10 games and coming off a tight win over the Suns in their last one, but they have been blowing out a lot of teams at home this season and they have a lot of bench depth to help them out too. The Knicks are a very good team in the East, but they continue to fall flat on their face in these big games. The best way to place a bet here is on the Grizzlies to cover the spread in this game. 

Knicks Grizzlies Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Friday, February 28, 2025 (8:00 pm ET start time) is Grizzlies 131 Knicks 123.

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New York Knicks: 11-21 ATS off a win against a division rival. 4-7 ATS versus up-tempo teams averaging 93 or more shots/game. 16-8 UNDER after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games. 10-5 1H UNDER off a home win against a division rival.

Memphis Grizzlies: 30-18 ATS in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 230. 19-13 ATS after a win by 6 points or less. 26-15 UNDER as a home favorite of 6 points or less. 10-4 UNDER after scoring 136 points or more.

New York Knicks:  K. Towns (C) Day To Day - Lower Body. M. Robinson (C) Day To Day - Ankle.

Memphis Grizzlies:  Z. Pullin Day To Day - Knee.

"We made timely plays down the stretch to pull it out." - Tom Thibodeau after his team’s win against the 76ers in their game on Wednesday.

"Give him so much credit and how proud of him I am. He still took 12 threes, he was in rhythm, he was getting open shots, his teammates were trusting him even though they weren't falling, he was taking them with confidence." - Taylor Jenkins on Ja Morant after his team’s win against the Suns in their game on Tuesday.

PG Jalen Brunson

SG Mikal Bridges

SF Josh Hart

PF OG Anunoby

C Karl-Anthony Towns

PG Ja Morant

SG Desmond Bane

SF Jaylen Wells

PF Jaren Jackson Jr.

C Zach Edey

PPG: J. Brunson (26.1)

APG: J. Brunson (7.4)

Reb/G: K. Towns (13.5)

PPG: J. Jackson (22.9)

APG: J. Morant (7.4)

Reb/G: Z. Edey (7.7)

Coaches:

New York Knicks: Tom Thibodeau (5th season)

Memphis Grizzlies: Taylor Jenkins (6th season)