Memphis Grizzlies @ Portland Trail Blazers - March 19, 2025

Alright, folks! It’s game day, and I can feel the excitement buzzing through the Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Tonight, we’ve got a showdown between our beloved Portland Trail Blazers and the Memphis Grizzlies. Now, let me tell you, this is going to be one for the books!

The oddsmakers have opened with Memphis as -6.5-point favorites, but don’t let that fool you! The Blazers are coming off a solid win against the Wizards where they covered that spread like a warm blanket on a chilly night. They’re looking to build some momentum after their recent struggles, but I’m feeling confident in our boys tonight.

Let’s break it down: The Grizzlies come into this game with an impressive offensive output of about 122.7 points per game on nearly 48% shooting. That’s no joke! They also dish out almost 29 assists per game, which shows they know how to share the rock. However, they’ve been struggling against the spread lately—2-13-1 in their last 16 games—and that’s something we can capitalize on.

On the other hand, our Trail Blazers have been fighting hard despite their record of 30-39 SU. We average around 110.6 points per game with a shooting percentage hovering just above 45%. While those numbers might not jump off the page compared to Memphis’, we’ve got heart and grit—qualities that can’t be measured by stats alone.

Defensively, both teams have their strengths and weaknesses. The Grizzlies grab about 47.6 rebounds per game while committing nearly 21 fouls—a stat that could play into our favor if we can get them into foul trouble early on. Meanwhile, Portland has been solid on defense too; grabbing around 44 rebounds and forcing turnovers at crucial moments.

Now here’s where it gets interesting: both teams have seen totals go UNDER in several recent games—Memphis in six of their last eight and Portland in five of their last six outings. With both defenses tightening up lately and considering how these two teams match up stylistically, I wouldn’t be surprised if tonight’s total stays under that opening line of 238.5.

So what do I predict? I see Memphis taking this one home but not without a fight from our Trail Blazers! Expect us to cover that +6.5 spread as we rally behind our team in front of a roaring crowd at home! And as for the total? Yeah, I’m leaning towards UNDER tonight given both teams’ recent trends.

Grab your lucky jerseys and get ready for an electric atmosphere because this is going to be one thrilling ride! Let’s go Blazers!