NBA Betting: Top 3 Picks for Mavs vs. Grizzlies: Can Luka Doncic & Kyrie Irving Keep Win Streak Going?
Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks are home to host Desmond Bane and the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night.
The Mavs won their third straight game on Sunday night, outlasting the Minnesota Timberwolves, 115-108. Kyrie Irving arguably played his best game of the season, finishing with 35 points, eight rebounds, five assists, three steals, and two blocks on 14-of-27 shooting from the field and 6-of-8 from downtown.
"I think our focus level was at a great point tonight. We had some points of emphasis in the game plan that we really stuck to and the ball found who we wanted it to," Irving said after Sunday's win. "We were dialed in from the beginning of the game. It feels good when you can go blow-for-blow with one of the best teams in the league."
The Grizzlies, who are fresh off the announcement on Monday that All-Star guard Ja Morant is undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery, won their second straight game on Sunday over the Phoenix Suns, 121-115. Jaren Jackson Jr., Marcus Smart, and Bane combined for 76 points in the win.
Notable Injuries
Mavericks: Luka Doncic (right ankle swelling) and Grant Williams (right ankle sprain) are probable. Dereck Lively II (left ankle sprain), Dante Exum (right plantar sprain), and Maxi Kleber (right small toe) are out.
Grizzlies: Jaren Jackson Jr. (right knee contusion) is questionable. Santi Aldama (left knee contusion) is doubtful. Ja Morant (right shoulder labral tear) and Derrick Rose (left hamstring strain) are out.
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Check out the the betting lines and player props below, courtesy of SI Sportsbook.
The Lines
Point Spread: Grizzlies (+8.5) / Mavericks (-8.5)
Money Line: Grizzlies (+280) / Mavericks (-376)
Over/Under: 234.5
Player Props / Our Picks
Kyrie Irving O/U 25.5 Points: Over
After missing 12 games with a foot bruise, Irving has found his groove during Dallas' three-game win streak. Over the last three games, Irving is averaging 27.0 points per game, including fresh off his 35-point performance in Sunday's win over Minnesota. Look for Uncle Drew to continue his hot streak.
Kyrie Irving O/U 2.5 3PM: Over
This goes hand-in-hand with betting the over for Irving's points in Tuesday's contest. Irving is fresh off hitting 6-of-8 from 3-point range on Sunday and is averaging over four makes from downtown while shooting 56.5 percent over his last three games. Take the over.
Jaren Jackson Jr. O/U 6.5 Rebounds: Over
Though he only averages 5.8 rebounds per game, JJJ is grabbing 7.5 boards per night over his last four, including coming off a 10-rebound performance on Sunday. With Lively still out for Dallas, look for Jackson to control the glass.
Prediction: With Dallas in a groove and Memphis coming off the news that Morant is out for the season, look for the Mavs to come away with their fourth consecutive win. Take Memphis +8.5 to cover but Dallas to win.
