{"id":96572,"date":"2024-09-19T16:36:04","date_gmt":"2024-09-19T20:36:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=96572"},"modified":"2026-03-11T00:17:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T04:17:13","slug":"2024-25-nba-betting-preview-memphis-grizzlies-win-total-odds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/09\/19\/2024-25-nba-betting-preview-memphis-grizzlies-win-total-odds\/","title":{"rendered":"2024-25 NBA Betting Preview: Memphis Grizzlies Win Total Odds"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can the Memphis Grizzlies exceed their projected<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/09\/16\/2024-25-nba-betting-preview-dallas-mavericks-win-total-odds\/\" target=\"_self\"> NBA betting<\/a> win total? The Grizzlies had a disappointing season in 2023-24 but are looking to reestablish themselves as a <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/09\/13\/nba-odds-breaking-down-the-favorites-in-the-southwest-division\/\" target=\"_self\">Western Conference<\/a> contender. A lot will hinge on the bounce back of star <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/m\/moranja01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ja Morant<\/a>. The Memphis Grizzlies roster has all the tools to go over their projected <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/09\/04\/warriors-win-total-odds-best-bets-and-season-outlook\/\" target=\"_self\">win total odds<\/a> this season, but health remains a concern.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>2024-25 NBA Betting Preview: Memphis Grizzlies Win Total Odds<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div class=\"input-box\" spellcheck=\"false\">\n<div id=\"waffle-rich-text-editor\" class=\"cell-input editable disabled-input\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"combobox\" contenteditable=\"false\" aria-label=\"B6\" aria-autocomplete=\"list\" tabindex=\"0\">[tgdcta items=&#8221;1&#8243; id=&#8221;170476&#8243;]<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>A Disappointing 2023-24 Season<\/strong><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Breaking: The NBA has suspended Ja Morant 25 games to start the 2023-2024 season, sources tell <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wojespn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@wojespn<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The suspension will come with conditions for his return. <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/84mRL1KM46\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/84mRL1KM46<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; ESPN (@espn) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/espn\/status\/1669720661122490373?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">June 16, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ja Morant&#8217;s 25-game suspension and a few injuries to key players disrupted everything for the Grizzlies last season. After returning from his suspension Morant played in nine games before going down with a season-ending shoulder injury. The Grizzlies had <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/grizzlies\/news\/mikecheck-with-injury-riddled-season-behind-grizzlies-poised-for-healthy-offseason-reset\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">592<\/a> games lost due to injury. They struggled to find consistency at home, posting a disappointing 9-32 record. They ended the season going under their win total odds with a 27-55 overall record.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite these setbacks, the Grizzlies demonstrated glimpses of their potential. The development of young players like <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/j\/jacksgg01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GG Jackson II<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/w\/willivi01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vince Williams<\/a>\u00a0were bright spots in an otherwise challenging season. However, the team&#8217;s inability to overcome these obstacles resulted in a disappointing finish and a missed playoff berth.<\/span><\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div class=\"input-box\" spellcheck=\"false\">\n<div id=\"waffle-rich-text-editor\" class=\"cell-input editable disabled-input\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"combobox\" contenteditable=\"false\" aria-label=\"B8\" aria-autocomplete=\"list\" tabindex=\"0\">[tgdcta items=&#8221;1&#8243; id=&#8221;180848&#8243;]<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>The Memphis Roster Is Back<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/09\/07\/boston-celtics-win-total-odds-and-betting-preview\/\" target=\"_self\">2024-25 NBA season<\/a>, the Memphis Grizzlies roster will look healthy for the first time in a long time. The Grizzlies roster comprises a young core of Morant, <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/b\/banede01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Desmond Bane<\/a>, and <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/j\/jacksja02.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jaren Jackson Jr.<\/a>. In the two seasons before last year\u2019s year from hell, those three led the Grizzlies to back-to-back 50-win seasons and solid playoff runs. Bane and Morant had most of last season off, and Jackson Jr. is ready to run with a stronger supporting cast.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to injuries, the Grizzlies didn\u2019t get much help from their offseason pickup of <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/s\/smartma01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marcus Smart<\/a> last year. He is expected to enter the season healthy and play a key role for the Grizzlies roster. The Grizzlies added Purdue standout <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/e\/edeyza01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zach Edey<\/a> in the 2024-25 NBA Draft. Edey is expected to take the key spot at center, and his rebounding and rim-protecting ability will help solidify the Memphis defense.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">13 MINUTES OF <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/KiaDPOY?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#KiaDPOY<\/a> JAREN JACKSON JR.&#39;S BEST BLOCKS FROM 2022-23 \ud83c\udf7f\u26d4\ufe0f<a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BestOfNBA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#BestOfNBA<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HuY1DGW6b9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/HuY1DGW6b9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1694764428246311020?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">August 24, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Grizzlies also have a solid bench, essential for surviving in the Western Conference. Jackson II, <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/c\/clarkbr01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brandon Clarke<\/a>, and <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/a\/aldamsa01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Santi Aldama<\/a> are all returning to the Memphis Grizzlies roster as key rotation players. A full season from Smart, solid bench pieces, and, more importantly, a healthy season from Morant, Bane, and Jackson Jr. positions the Grizzlies well to exceed their win total odds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Grizzlies Win Total Odds<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right now, <a href=\"https:\/\/thegameday.com\/go\/lwos-fanduel\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FanDuel<\/a> has the Grizzlies projected <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsbook.fanduel.com\/navigation\/nba?tab=regular-season-wins\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">win total<\/a> at 47.5, with the odds slightly tilted toward the over. When healthy (and not suspended), the Grizzlies are a 50-win machine. The West has only gotten more competitive, and winning over 47.5 games will take another All-NBA level season from Morant and an All-Defensive level season from Jackson Jr.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analysts and fans are high on the Grizzlies&#8217; prospects for 2024-25. If they are healthy, they should be able to get close to their projected win total odds, but exceeding them will be a challenge. Only time will tell if the Grizzlies can return to form and cash the over on their win total odds. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can the Memphis Grizzlies exceed their projected NBA betting win total? The Grizzlies had a disappointing season in 2023-24 but are looking to reestablish themselves as a Western Conference contender. A lot will hinge on the bounce back of star Ja Morant. 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