Memphis Grizzlies vs Cleveland-cavaliers Picks and Predictions March 14th 2025

Memphis Grizzlies vs Cleveland-Cavaliers March 14th 2025

At 8:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies will host the Cleveland Cavaliers in a non-conference matchup. The Cavaliers (-128) are currently favored by 2 points over the Grizzlies (+107). The over/under line is set at 244.5 points.

Cleveland (55-10) is riding a 15-game win streak and holds the top spot in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, Memphis (42-24) has won four straight and is 2nd in the Western Conference.

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Cavaliers vs. Grizzlies Key Information

• Sport: NBA
• Teams: Cleveland Cavaliers at Memphis Grizzlies
• Where: Memphis at FedExForum
• Date: Friday, March 14th
• Betting Odds CLE -2, CLE -128 | MEM +107 O/U 244.5

The Cavaliers Can Win If…

The Cavaliers improved to 55-10 on the season with a 109-104 win over the Nets on Tuesday. Cleveland was at home and entered the game as heavy favorites, but they didn’t cover the -15 point spread. The total points fell short of the 224.5 O/U line, with the teams combining for 213 points.

Brooklyn took control early, leading 63-50 at halftime. Cleveland chipped away in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Nets 28-23, and then dominated the 4th quarter, holding the Nets to 18 points while scoring 31 to complete the comeback.

The Cavaliers shot 43.8% from the field and struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 10 threes at a 23.8% clip in their win over the Nets. Darius Garland led the way with 30 points and 8 assists, while Jarrett Allen added 23 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 58.3% from the floor. Evan Mobley contributed 21 points and 9 rebounds, connecting on 69.2% of his shots.

Garland was clutch in the 4th quarter, scoring 18 of his 30 points in the final period. Allen also played a key role late, adding 11 points in the 3rd quarter.

Despite a shaky 2nd quarter where they gave up 34 points, the Cavaliers tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 23 points in the 3rd quarter and 18 in the 4th to secure the win over the Nets. Cleveland allowed Brooklyn to shoot 46% from the field.

The Cavaliers sent the Nets to the line 14 times, where they made 10 free throws. Cleveland also gave up 16 threes on 36% shooting. The Cavaliers finished with 36 defensive rebounds, allowing 8 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals and 4 blocks.

• Cleveland has played well in their previous three road games, going 3-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 123 points per game while allowing 111. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
• The last ten games that Cleveland was favored, they have an ATS mark of 5-4-1 while going 10-0 straight up.
• Over their last five games, the Cavaliers have an over/under record of 1-3-1 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.

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The Grizzlies Can Win If…

The Grizzlies improved to 42-24 this season with a 122-115 win over the Jazz on Wednesday. Playing at home, Memphis was favored by 10.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total of 237 points fell short of the 248-point O/U line.

Memphis went on a key 10-0 run early, turning an 18-15 deficit into a 25-18 lead. They extended their lead by outscoring Utah 34-26 in the 2nd quarter. Although the Jazz fought back with a strong 3rd quarter, the Grizzlies held on by outscoring Utah 32-29 in the 4th.

In the Grizzlies’ 122-115 win over the Jazz, Luke Kennard led the way with 30 points, hitting 7 threes at a 77.8% clip. He scored 13 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters. Ja Morant added 28 points, with 10 coming in the 3rd quarter, and connected on 4 threes.

Memphis made 20 threes as a team, shooting 45.5% from deep and 45.7% overall. Desmond Bane contributed 17 points, hitting 3 threes, while Scotty Pippen chipped in 11 points, scoring 5 in both the 1st and 4th quarters.

Despite a tough 3rd quarter where the Grizzlies gave up 36 points, they held the Jazz to 115 points and secured the win. Memphis allowed 24 points in the 1st quarter and 26 in the 2nd, but Utah managed to score 29 in the 4th. The Jazz shot 46% from the field.

The Grizzlies limited the Jazz to 12 made threes on 35% shooting from deep. Utah went 19/28 from the free-throw line. Memphis grabbed 34 defensive rebounds but allowed 17 offensive boards. They also recorded 15 steals and 6 blocks.

• When looking at their past three home matchups, Memphis has an ATS record of 1-1-1 while averaging 117 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
• Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Grizzlies have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-3-1.
• In their last five games, the Grizzlies have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 0-5 vs. the spread.

The Lean

The Grizzlies come in as the underdog at +2, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 244.5 and given that our model is projecting 271 points between the teams, we like the over.

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Cavaliers Go for Franchise-Record 16th Straight Win in Matchup vs. Grizzlies

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been nearly unstoppable, and on Friday night, they will attempt to set a franchise record with their 16th consecutive victory when they visit the Memphis Grizzlies.

Cavaliers’ Impressive Streak

Cleveland matched its franchise-best winning streak of 15 games with a thrilling comeback win over the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday. Despite missing key players Donovan Mitchell, De’Andre Hunter, and Ty Jerome, the Cavs overcame an 18-point deficit to secure a 107-104 victory.

“This one did not look good, especially because we were missing shot after shot,” Cleveland coach Kenny Atkinson said. “But it’s find a way (and go) deep into the roster. Our depth and our grit and our resiliency is something to behold.”

Darius Garland was the hero, scoring 30 points—including 18 in the fourth quarter—to lead the charge. His clutch performances have been a defining factor during Cleveland’s streak.

“Darius is the clutch player of the year,” Atkinson said. “He just does it in the fourth quarter. He’s done it all year.”

With their latest win, the Cavaliers also clinched their division, adding another milestone to what has been a remarkable season.

Grizzlies Look to Play Spoiler

Memphis enters the contest on a four-game winning streak but has struggled to put away lesser opponents. In their 122-115 win over Utah on Wednesday, the Grizzlies saw a 19-point lead evaporate before Luke Kennard and Ja Morant hit clutch three-pointers in the final minutes.

“I’m aware of our inability right now to stretch leads, but it’s kind of the nature of the season right now,” Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins said. “Got to give credit to the four teams that we played. Everyone is playing for different reasons, but these guys are coming out and playing extremely hard.”

Morant has been instrumental in Memphis’ recent success, delivering big plays down the stretch. Against Phoenix on Monday, he scored eight points in the final four minutes, including a crucial floater with 35 seconds left to seal the win.

“I feel like we disrespect a lot of guys in this league just because of their team record,” Morant said. “They’re still NBA players. They’re here for a reason.”

Key Matchup: Cavaliers’ Defense vs. Grizzlies’ Late-Game Execution

Cleveland’s ability to clamp down defensively has been a major factor in its winning streak, while Memphis has shown vulnerability in closing out games. If the Grizzlies allow the Cavs to hang around, Garland and company have proven they can capitalize in crunch time.

Can Cleveland make history, or will Memphis play spoiler? All eyes will be on FedExForum for this potential record-setting showdown.

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