NBA Grizzlies vs. Mavericks Picks & Predictions for November 2, 2013
By Anthony Rome
DALLAS, TX (The Spread) - The Mavericks will look to improve their home record to 2-0 when they host the Grizzlies tonight as a slight favorite at 8:30PM ET.
ODDS: Oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv have installed the Mavericks as 2.5-point favorites while the over/under total is currently sitting at 194.5 points. Memphis is 1-1 on the year and 0-1 on the road, while Dallas is 1-1 overall and 1-0 at home.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Mavericks opened as 2-point favorites but the spread has been bet up to 2.5 at most online sports books. As for the total, it opened at 190 and has been bet up to 194.5.
PUBLIC BETTING: The latest public information says that 64% of bettors that have wagered on this game favor the Mavericks. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure to click on the link provided to get the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
NBA FREE PICK: Take Dallas. According to latest NBA trends, the Mavericks are 7-1 against the spread in their last eight games playing on no rest and 23-6 ATS in their last 29 games following an ATS loss. They're also 25-10 ATS in their last 35 games versus western Conference opponents, 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall and 20-8 ATS in their last 28 games after allowing 100 points or more in their previous contest. The Grizzlies, meanwhile, are 0-4 against the number in their last four games overall, 1-4 ATS in their last five games versus NBA Southwest opponents and 1-4 ATS in their last five games versus Western Conference opponents overall.
SATURDAY NBA FREE PICK: DALLAS MAVERICKS -2.5