Memphis Grizzlies Stats, Analysis, Schedule & More

Welcome to your comprehensive guide to betting on the Memphis Grizzlies. Memphis enters the 2025–26 season as one of the most volatile yet potentially profitable teams in NBA betting markets. The Grizzlies’ identity is shaped by physical defense, aggressive pace, and a roster whose availability and rotation stability play an outsized role in market pricing. When healthy and structured, Memphis looks like a tough, grind-heavy team. When rotations break down, variance spikes quickly.

Memphis Grizzlies Betting Odds and Picks

Odds to Win
NBA Finals

+3300

Odds to Win
Western Conference

+1600

Odds to Win
Division

+300

Seasons Win

45.5- 115 Over
45.5- 105 Under

Here are some of our top picks for the Grizzlies this season:

Memphis Grizzlies History

The Memphis Grizzlies joined the NBA in 1995 as part of the league’s expansion into Canada. Originally based in Vancouver, the team struggled to gain traction, both competitively and financially, during its early years. After six lackluster seasons, the franchise relocated to Memphis, Tennessee, in 2001, where it began to establish its identity as a gritty, hardworking team.

The Grizzlies’ golden era began in the early 2010s with the “Grit and Grind” era, led by players like Marc Gasol, Zach Randolph, and Mike Conley. This tough, defensive-minded team captured the hearts of Memphis fans and consistently punched above its weight in the Western Conference. The pinnacle of this period came in 2013 when the Grizzlies made it to the Western Conference Finals.

In recent years, the Grizzlies have retooled and become a fast-paced, high-scoring team built around young stars like Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. With their sights set on championship contention, the Grizzlies have become a popular pick for bettors looking to capitalize on their dynamic style of play.

Memphis Grizzlies Timeline

1995: The Vancouver Grizzlies join the NBA as an expansion team.
2001: The Grizzlies relocate to Memphis, Tennessee.
2004: Memphis makes its first NBA playoff appearance.
2011: The Grizzlies upset the No. 1-seeded San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the playoffs.
2013: Memphis reaches the Western Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history.
2019: The Grizzlies draft Ja Morant with the second overall pick.
2020: Jaren Jackson Jr. is named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.
2021: The Grizzlies win their first play-in tournament game to qualify for the playoffs.
2022: Memphis finishes with the second-best record in the NBA regular season.
2023: Jaren Jackson Jr. wins the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award.
2024: Memphis makes another playoff appearance, with Ja Morant leading the team in scoring.
2025: The Grizzlies enter the season as one of the Western Conference’s top contenders.

Memphis Grizzlies Stats

Memphis generally prefers to play at a faster-than-average pace, especially when their primary ball handlers and athletic wings are active. They are comfortable pushing the ball in transition and generating early offense off defensive rebounds and turnovers. This pace naturally raises totals, but it can also introduce volatility when efficiency drops.

Offensively, the Grizzlies rely on downhill pressure, paint touches, and physicality rather than refined half-court spacing. Shot quality can fluctuate significantly depending on lineup health and opponent rim protection. As a result, Memphis team totals are less stable than league averages, making live betting and opponent matchup analysis especially important.

Defensively, Memphis remains strongest when they can apply ball pressure and protect the paint with athleticism. They generate turnovers and disrupt rhythm but can struggle with defensive rebounding and perimeter shooting coverage when rotations thin. From a betting perspective, this creates sharp swings in opponent team totals and makes early-game defensive indicators critical.

Memphis Grizzlies Roster

The Grizzlies’ roster construction emphasizes athleticism, physical defense, and aggressive guard play. Offensive usage is more concentrated when the core rotation is intact, while secondary roles expand quickly during injury stretches. This creates large shifts in prop markets and spread reliability depending on availability.

The supporting cast is built around defense-first contributors and energy players. Their minutes are often stable, but offensive output varies widely by matchup. This inconsistency increases totals volatility and reduces reliability in secondary scoring props.

Rotation continuity is one of the most important factors in Memphis handicapping. When lineups remain stable, defensive efficiency improves and pace becomes more controlled. When rotations are disrupted, defensive communication suffers, and games tend to open up faster than the market expects.

Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report

The Grizzlies have been plagued by injuries to key players, including Steven Adams and Brandon Clarke, which have impacted their rebounding and interior defense. Despite these setbacks, their depth has allowed them to remain competitive.

If you’re looking for more in-depth details about how the Grizzlies’ injuries impact them as a team, check out our comprehensive injury report page:

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Memphis Grizzlies Betting Outlook and Trends

For bettors, Memphis presents a blend of pace-driven upside and structure-dependent risk. Understanding when the Grizzlies are dictating tempo versus reacting to opponent pressure is essential before attacking their lines.

• Pace-Driven Totals Volatility: Memphis games often swing totals outcomes based on early tempo. When they successfully push pace, overs become viable, but efficiency drops can quickly support live unders.

• Defense and Turnover Creation: The Grizzlies’ ability to force turnovers creates extra possessions and transition scoring, which can inflate totals even when half-court offense stalls.

• ATS Performance Tied to Health: Memphis tends to perform well ATS when core players are active and roles are clearly defined. When injuries force expanded roles, spread reliability declines.

• Home Court Physicality: At home, Memphis plays with higher defensive intensity and physical pressure, often outperforming expectations in close spreads.

• Road Game Variance: Away from home, Memphis pricing can fluctuate sharply based on recent results, creating overreaction opportunities in both directions.

Betting trends from last season showed Memphis producing mixed ATS results driven largely by availability rather than opponent quality. Totals leaned over in games with stable rotations and high turnover rates, while unders hit more frequently during stretches of poor shooting efficiency. Player props were most reliable when usage was concentrated, with expanded rotations increasing variance significantly.

Betting Trends from Last Season

Some of the betting trends we caught onto last season include:

Against the Spread (ATS) at Home: Memphis was one of the best home teams against the spread, covering over 60% of their games at FedExForum. Bettors who backed them at home often came out ahead.
First-Half Bets: The Grizzlies frequently started games strong, leading at halftime in the majority of their matchups. This made first-half moneyline and spread bets a popular choice.
Player Props for Jaren Jackson Jr.: Jaren Jackson Jr.’s ability to rack up blocks and rebounds made him a consistent performer in player props markets. Bettors who focused on his defensive stats saw frequent payouts.

Memphis Grizzlies Schedule

Don’t miss a single Memphis Grizzlies game this season:

Pre Season

Week	Date	Opponent	Result
Week 1	Date: Sun 08/10/2023	Opponent: Indiana Pacers	Result: W 127-122
Week 2	Date: Tue 10/10/2023	Opponent: Milwaukee Bucks	Result: W 108-102
Week 2	Date: Thu 12/10/2023	Opponent: Atlanta Hawks	Result: L 102-103
Week 2	Date: Sun 15/10/2023	Opponent: Miami Heat	Result: L 124-132
Week 3	Date: Fri 20/10/2023	Opponent: Milwaukee Bucks	Result: L 116-124
Week 4	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 5	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 6	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 7	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 8	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 9	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 10	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 11	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 12	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 13	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE

Regular Season

Week	Date	Opponent	Result
Week 1	Date: Wed 25/10/2023	Opponent: New Orleans Pelicans	Result: L 104-111
Week 1	Date: Fri 27/10/2023	Opponent: Denver Nuggets	Result: L 104-108
Week 1	Date: Sat 28/10/2023	Opponent: Washington Wizards	Result: L 106-113
Week 2	Date: Mon 30/10/2023	Opponent: Dallas Mavericks	Result: L 110-125
Week 2	Date: Wed 01/11/2023	Opponent: Utah Jazz	Result: L 109-133
Week 2	Date: Fri 03/11/2023	Opponent: Portland Trail Blazers	Result: L 113-115
Week 2	Date: Sun 05/11/2023	Opponent: Portland Trail Blazers	Result: W 112-100
Week 3	Date: Wed 08/11/2023	Opponent: Miami Heat	Result: L 102-108
Week 3	Date: Fri 10/11/2023	Opponent: Utah Jazz	Result: L 121-127
Week 3	Date: Sun 12/11/2023	Opponent: L.A. Clippers	Result: W 105-101
Week 4	Date: Tue 14/11/2023	Opponent: L.A. Lakers	Result: L 107-134
Week 4	Date: Sat 18/11/2023	Opponent: San Antonio Spurs	Result: W 120-108
Week 4	Date: Sun 19/11/2023	Opponent: Boston Celtics	Result: L 100-102
Week 5	Date: Wed 22/11/2023	Opponent: Houston Rockets	Result: L 91-111
Week 5	Date: Fri 24/11/2023	Opponent: Phoenix Suns	Result: L 89-110
Week 5	Date: Sun 26/11/2023	Opponent: Minnesota Timberwolves	Result: L 97-119
Week 6	Date: Wed 29/11/2023	Opponent: Utah Jazz	Result: W 105-91
Week 6	Date: Fri 01/12/2023	Opponent: Dallas Mavericks	Result: W 108-94
Week 6	Date: Sat 02/12/2023	Opponent: Phoenix Suns	Result: L 109-116
Week 7	Date: Wed 06/12/2023	Opponent: Detroit Pistons	Result: W 116-102
Week 7	Date: Fri 08/12/2023	Opponent: Minnesota Timberwolves	Result: L 103-127
Week 8	Date: Mon 11/12/2023	Opponent: Dallas Mavericks	Result: L 113-120
Week 8	Date: Wed 13/12/2023	Opponent: Houston Rockets	Result: L 104-117
Week 8	Date: Fri 15/12/2023	Opponent: Houston Rockets	Result: L 96-103
Week 9	Date: Mon 18/12/2023	Opponent: Oklahoma City Thunder	Result: L 97-116
Week 9	Date: Tue 19/12/2023	Opponent: New Orleans Pelicans	Result: W 115-113
Week 9	Date: Thu 21/12/2023	Opponent: Indiana Pacers	Result: W 116-103
Week 9	Date: Sat 23/12/2023	Opponent: Atlanta Hawks	Result: W 125-119
Week 10	Date: Tue 26/12/2023	Opponent: New Orleans Pelicans	Result: W 116-115
Week 10	Date: Thu 28/12/2023	Opponent: Denver Nuggets	Result: L 105-142
Week 10	Date: Fri 29/12/2023	Opponent: L.A. Clippers	Result: L 106-117
Week 10	Date: Sun 31/12/2023	Opponent: Sacramento Kings	Result: L 92-123
Week 11	Date: Tue 02/01/2024	Opponent: San Antonio Spurs	Result: W 106-98
Week 11	Date: Wed 03/01/2024	Opponent: Toronto Raptors	Result: L 111-116
Week 11	Date: Fri 05/01/2024	Opponent: L.A. Lakers	Result: W 127-113
Week 11	Date: Sun 07/01/2024	Opponent: Phoenix Suns	Result: W 121-115
Week 12	Date: Tue 09/01/2024	Opponent: Dallas Mavericks	Result: W 120-103
Week 12	Date: Fri 12/01/2024	Opponent: L.A. Clippers	Result: L 119-128
Week 12	Date: Sat 13/01/2024	Opponent: New York Knicks	Result: L 94-106
Week 13	Date: Mon 15/01/2024	Opponent: Golden State Warriors	Result: W 116-107
Week 13	Date: Thu 18/01/2024	Opponent: Minnesota Timberwolves	Result: L 103-118
Week 13	Date: Sat 20/01/2024	Opponent: Chicago Bulls	Result: L 96-125
Week 14	Date: Mon 22/01/2024	Opponent: Toronto Raptors	Result: W 108-100
Week 14	Date: Wed 24/01/2024	Opponent: Miami Heat	Result: W 105-96
Week 14	Date: Fri 26/01/2024	Opponent: Orlando Magic	Result: W 107-106
Week 14	Date: Sun 28/01/2024	Opponent: Indiana Pacers	Result: L 110-116
Week 15	Date: Mon 29/01/2024	Opponent: Sacramento Kings	Result: L 94-103
Week 15	Date: Thu 01/02/2024	Opponent: Cleveland Cavaliers	Result: L 101-108
Week 15	Date: Fri 02/02/2024	Opponent: Golden State Warriors	Result: L 101-121
Week 15	Date: Sun 04/02/2024	Opponent: Boston Celtics	Result: L 91-131
Week 16	Date: Tue 06/02/2024	Opponent: New York Knicks	Result: L 113-123
Week 16	Date: Thu 08/02/2024	Opponent: Chicago Bulls	Result: L 110-118
Week 16	Date: Sat 10/02/2024	Opponent: Charlotte Hornets	Result: L 106-115
Week 17	Date: Mon 12/02/2024	Opponent: New Orleans Pelicans	Result: L 87-96
Week 17	Date: Wed 14/02/2024	Opponent: Houston Rockets	Result: W 121-113
Week 17	Date: Thu 15/02/2024	Opponent: Milwaukee Bucks	Result: W 113-110
Week 18	Date: Fri 23/02/2024	Opponent: L.A. Clippers	Result: L 95-101
Week 19	Date: Mon 26/02/2024	Opponent: Brooklyn Nets	Result: L 86-111
Week 19	Date: Wed 28/02/2024	Opponent: Minnesota Timberwolves	Result: L 101-110
Week 19	Date: Fri 01/03/2024	Opponent: Portland Trail Blazers	Result: L 92-122
Week 19	Date: Sat 02/03/2024	Opponent: Portland Trail Blazers	Result: L 100-107
Week 20	Date: Mon 04/03/2024	Opponent: Brooklyn Nets	Result: W 106-102
Week 20	Date: Wed 06/03/2024	Opponent: Philadelphia 76ers	Result: W 115-109
Week 20	Date: Fri 08/03/2024	Opponent: Atlanta Hawks	Result: L 92-99
Week 20	Date: Sun 10/03/2024	Opponent: Oklahoma City Thunder	Result: L 93-124
Week 21	Date: Tue 12/03/2024	Opponent: Washington Wizards	Result: W 109-97
Week 21	Date: Wed 13/03/2024	Opponent: Charlotte Hornets	Result: L 98-110
Week 21	Date: Sat 16/03/2024	Opponent: Oklahoma City Thunder	Result: L 112-118
Week 22	Date: Mon 18/03/2024	Opponent: Sacramento Kings	Result: L 111-121
Week 22	Date: Wed 20/03/2024	Opponent: Golden State Warriors	Result: L 116-137
Week 22	Date: Fri 22/03/2024	Opponent: San Antonio Spurs	Result: W 99-97
Week 23	Date: Mon 25/03/2024	Opponent: Denver Nuggets	Result: L 103-128
Week 23	Date: Wed 27/03/2024	Opponent: L.A. Lakers	Result: L 124-136
Week 23	Date: Sat 30/03/2024	Opponent: Orlando Magic	Result: L 88-118
Week 24	Date: Mon 01/04/2024	Opponent: Detroit Pistons	Result: W 110-108
Week 24	Date: Wed 03/04/2024	Opponent: Milwaukee Bucks	Result: W 111-101
Week 24	Date: Fri 05/04/2024	Opponent: Detroit Pistons	Result: W 108-90
Week 24	Date: Sat 06/04/2024	Opponent: Philadelphia 76ers	Result: L 96-116
Week 25	Date: Tue 09/04/2024	Opponent: San Antonio Spurs	Result: L 87-102
Week 25	Date: Wed 10/04/2024	Opponent: Cleveland Cavaliers	Result: L 98-110
Week 25	Date: Fri 12/04/2024	Opponent: L.A. Lakers	Result: L 120-123
Week 25	Date: Sun 14/04/2024	Opponent: Denver Nuggets	Result: L 111-126
Week 26	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 27	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 28	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 29	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 30	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 31	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 32	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 33	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 34	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 35	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 36	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 37	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 38	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 39	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 40	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 41	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 42	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 43	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 44	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 45	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 46	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 47	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 48	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 49	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 50	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 51	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 52	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 53	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 54	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 55	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 56	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 57	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 58	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 59	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 60	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 61	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 62	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE

Key Players for Betting on the Memphis Grizzlies

Memphis player betting markets are heavily influenced by role clarity and pace. When usage and minutes stabilize, prop opportunities become more predictable. When rotations shift, bettors must adjust quickly.

• Ja Morant: Drives points, assists, and combined stat markets, with ceiling games tied closely to pace and transition opportunities
• Desmond Bane: Provides consistent scoring and three-point prop value, especially in lineups emphasizing spacing
• Jaren Jackson Jr.: Anchors blocks and defensive stat props, with scoring value dependent on foul trouble and matchup
• Marcus Smart: Offers situational value in assists and defensive stats, particularly when ball pressure is emphasizedry reports and rotation updates to spot games where Wells might see more playing time and opportunities.

Make Money Betting on the Memphis Grizzlies in 2025–26

The Grizzlies can be one of the most profitable teams for disciplined bettors willing to track availability, pace indicators, and early-game efficiency. The strongest edges come from live betting, selective totals based on tempo control, and ATS positions when the market overreacts to short-term results.

In the 2025–26 season, successful Memphis betting comes from flexibility and timing. When bettors align with the Grizzlies’ true pace and defensive intensity rather than surface-level narratives, the value becomes clear.