Portland Trail Blazers vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction

Portland Trail Blazers vs Memphis Grizzlies prediction comes ahead of the clash between the two sides in the NBA on Saturday, 23rd January 2021 Moda Center in Portland. Let us take a look at the match preview and odds as we try to provide the best betting tips for this tie.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Memphis Grizzlies Preview

Portland Trail Blazers are 5th on the West Conference table with eight wins and six losses. At home, they have four wins from eight matches.

Portland Trail Blazers started well the season, but they have big injury problems. First, Jusuf Nurkic has suffered a broken wrist about a week ago. Four days ago, in the game against the Hawks, CJ McCollum had fractured his left foot and would miss an extended time.

In the last game, Portland Trail Blazers lost 125-104 at home against San Antonio Spurs. Teams were fairly even for the first three quarters, so they headed to the fourth period with the Spurs 87-82 lead. In the final twelve minutes, guests made eight three-pointers, so the Trail Blazers didn't have any real chance to record a win. Damian Lillard was the best for the losing side with 35 points and six assists, while Rodney Hood added 21 points.

Memphis Grizzlies are 7th on the West Conference table with seven wins and six losses. On the road, they have a 4-1 w/l record.

Memphis Grizzlies are playing great at the moment. They won the last five matches in a row. In the previous game, Memphis Grizzlies won 108-104 at home against Phoenix Suns. Both teams played well, so neither of them didn't have more than a ten points lead. The Grizzlies had more concentration in the final moments, so they recorded a win. Ja Morant and Brandon Clarke were the best for the winning side. Both of them finished with 17 scored points.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Tips

Portland Trail Blazers have injury problems, so I expect them to lose against Memphis Grizzlies. Damian Lillard is a great player, but he can't win games alone.