Mavericks vs Grizzlies Odds and Betting Preview - Western Conference Play-In Tournament Final

By Michael Peterson

April 24, 2025 at 06:12 AM

The Dallas Mavericks face the Memphis Grizzlies in a crucial Western Conference play-in tournament final for the #8 seed. The winner advances to face the OKC Thunder in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

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Opening Odds:

  • Spread: Grizzlies -6.5
  • Moneyline: Grizzlies -270 (72.97% implied probability) / Mavericks +220 (31.25%)
  • Total: 222.5 (-110 both ways)

Recent Performance:

  • Mavericks (39-43): Dominated Sacramento in the 9-vs-10 game, with Anthony Davis scoring 27 points
  • Grizzlies (48-34): Lost to Golden State despite Desmond Bane's 30-point performance

NBA Play-In Tournament highlights

NBA Play-In Tournament highlights

Key Statistics:

  • Memphis leads in offensive efficiency, defense, shooting percentage, and rebounds
  • Dallas shows inconsistency: 5-5 in last 10 games with dramatic swings
  • Grizzlies won last three meetings against Doncic-less Mavericks
  • Most recent matchup: Memphis won 132-97

Championship Odds:

  • Grizzlies: +40000 (0.25% implied probability)
  • Mavericks: +200000 (0.05% implied probability)

The game tips off at 9:40 pm ET on April 18th from FedExForum in Memphis, with the winner securing the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.

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