San Antonio Spurs vs. Memphis Grizzlies Prediction: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds & Spreads - January 9 | 2022-23 NBA Season
The San Antonio Spurs (13-27) are coming into tonight's game off the back of a 121-116 loss to the Boston Celtics. Their opponents tonight, the Memphis Grizzlies (26-13), are currently riding high on a six-game winning streak.
The Spurs have had a grueling season thus far and are just 1-4 in their last five games. Their sole win in that time came against the similarly ailing Pistons. The Grizzlies, meanwhile, most recently bested the Utah Jazz 123-118. They looked especially dominant last week against the Charlotte Hornets, trouncing them 131-107.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Memphis Grizzlies Match Details
Fixture: Spurs @ Grizzlies
Date & Time: Monday, January 9, 08:10 p.m. ET
Venue: FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee
San Antonio Spurs vs. Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
On the Spurs' front, shooting guard Devin Vassell is out with a knee injury. Center Jakob Poeltl is probable despite recent Achilles issues. Small forward Keldon Johnson is questionable due to hamstring issues.
On the Grizzlies' end, small forward Danny Green is out with a knee injury from last season. Power forward Brandon Clarke is out with a hip injury. Center Steven Adams is questionable due to illness. Point guard Ja Morant is questionable due to right thigh soreness.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Memphis Grizzlies Betting Odds & Spreads
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San Antonio Spurs vs. Memphis Grizzlies Starting 5s
Spurs - PG: Tre Jones, SG: Romeo Langford, SF: Keldon Johnson, PF: Jeremy Sochan, C: Jakob Poeltl
Grizzlies - PG: Ja Morant, SG: Desmond Bane, SF: Dillon Brooks, PF: Jaren Jackson, C: Steven Adams
Spurs vs. Grizzlies Prediction
For the Spurs, no player has been more important on offense than Keldon Johnson. If he winds up missing tonight, the San Antonio outfit could be in for major trouble against a team as high-level as the Grizzlies. Johnson's scoring an average of 21.2 points per game.
When it comes to defense, the Spurs have crumbled repeatedly this season. On average, the San Antonio crew are surrendering a scary 120.6 points per game. Against a strong offensive unit like the Grizzlies, this is going to be a big problem.
The Grizzlies have looked incredibly strong of late. However, star player Ja Morant could well miss tonight. Even if Morant winds up needing the night off, though, the Memphis outfit is a cohesive unit with superior defense. With momentum, better team cohesion, and the home-court advantage, tonight will most likely be another win for the Grizzlies.
Prediction: Grizzlies -10.5 (-110)
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