The Memphis Grizzlies wrap up a five-game road swing when they visit Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Cleveland is riding a five-game winning streak, and my Grizzlies vs. Cavaliers predictions expect it to continue tonight against road-weary Memphis.
Read on as I share my NBA picks for Sunday, February 23.
Grizzlies vs Cavaliers prediction
My best bet
Cavaliers -5.5 (-110 at bet365)
My analysis
The Cleveland Cavaliers are running away with the East primarily because they are dominant at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Cleveland is 26-4 in their barn, and they’ve covered the number in 20 of 30 home games. They can beat opponents like the Memphis Grizzlies in various ways.
Everything for Cleveland begins with backcourt mates Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland. The two complement one another well and are exceptional shooters from everywhere.
When their shots aren’t falling, they become willing passers. The Cavs duo are surrounded by teammates who knock down shots while Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen (questionable) clean up the mess.
The addition of DeAndre Hunter adds scoring punch and makes the Association's third-best bench even deeper. Cleveland’s already-stout defense also improved with the addition of Hunter.
If anyone does get past this backcourt, Mobley and Allen combine for nearly three blocked shots per game, making it challenging for scorers like Grizzlies guard Ja Morant to reach the cup.
Memphis is a good road team at 16-13 SU and 17-12 ATS, but they are up against a great home team that Hunter improves mightily on both ends of the floor.
The Grizzlies are on the tail-end of a five-game road swing, and while they will give Cleveland a battle, the thought of returning home with road-weary legs after an already successful road trip may get in their way tonight.
I’m betting it does, and with or without Allen, I like the Cavaliers to win big.
Grizzlies vs Cavaliers same-game parlay
Cavaliers -5.5
Evan Mobley Over 9.5 rebounds
Ja Morant Under 21.5 points
Mobley has been incredible for the Cavs. When he’s not disrupting shots, he’s snagging caroms from their missed shots or his teammates.
The Cavs forward has snatched 10+ rebounds in three of five, and with or without Allen, I expect him to grab that many boards tonight.
I don’t expect Morant to have a big game. Although he has cleared 22+ in two of three games, he’s not a great shooter, and getting to the rim will be difficult against this Cleveland defense.
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Grizzlies vs Cavaliers odds
Grizzlies vs Cavaliers live odds
Grizzlies vs Cavaliers opening odds
- Spread: Memphis +6.5 (-110) | Cleveland -6.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Memphis +200 | Cleveland -250
- Over/Under: Over 248.5 (-105) | Under 248.5 (-115)
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Grizzlies vs Cavaliers spread and Over/Under analysis
- Memphis is 4-6 ATS in their previous 10 contests.
- Cleveland is 20-10 ATS and 7-3 across its last 10.
- The Over/Under record is 3-7-0 to the Under in their previous 10 meetings.
Grizzlies vs Cavaliers trend
Cleveland is 20-10 ATS at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Find more NBA betting trends for Grizzlies vs. Cavaliers.
How to watch Grizzlies vs Cavaliers
| Location | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, OH |
| Date | Sunday, 2-23-2025 |
| Tip-off | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN |
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