Dallas Mavericks (21-44) head to Memphis Grizzlies (23-41) on 12 March, and the schedule context offers extra texture. In the last week, Memphis Grizzlies have played 3 games and Dallas Mavericks have played 3, which can show up in pace and legs.
This is a matchup that rewards patience, especially if the first quarter is a feeling-out stretch. If you are checking the board closer to tip,
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The stage is FedExForum and the tip is 7:00 pm US/Central, with KFAA on TV. No special schedule note is required here; this is more about rhythm than fatigue.
The line has Dallas Mavericks asked to cover 5.5 points on the road at FedExForum. That usually means the market expects the visitor to win the possession battle, even without home court. The total is set at an high total of 238.5, indicating a game where possessions and scoring could trend upward. The total has dropped 3 from the opener, a move that can lean toward an Under look. From the opener, the line has slid 1.5 points toward Dallas Mavericks, which can signal early support for the team laying points.
Note: The odds table above updates dynamically. The written odds breakdown reflects the numbers at the moment it was generated, so the table and text can be different if the market moves.
Our Against the Spread Choice is Memphis Grizzlies
We like Memphis Grizzlies ATS. The main reason is over the last five games: Dallas Mavericks are 20% and Memphis Grizzlies are 60%, so the gap is about 40%. The last five line up too.
ATS stat
Dallas Mavericks
Memphis Grizzlies
Season ATS record (W-L-P)
28-37-0
30-34-0
Season ATS
40%
50%
Last 5 ATS record
1-4-0
3-2-0
Last 5 ATS
20%
60%
Head-to-head ATS record
0-3-0
3-0-0
Head-to-head ATS
0%
100%
Our Over/Under Choice is Under
We lean Under. At 238.5, the cleaner push comes from over the full season, where the combined split is 45% to the Over (55% to the Under).
Over/Under stat
Dallas Mavericks
Memphis Grizzlies
Season Over/Under record
28-37
32-32
Season Over
40%
50%
Last 5 Over/Under record
0-5-0
4-1-0
Last 5 Over
0%
80%
Head-to-head Over/Under record
0-3-0
0-3-0
Head-to-head Over
0%
0%
NBA Head-To-Head History: Key Stats
With 3 meetings so far between Mavericks and Grizzlies, the season history sets the tone the read for this spot. The season series favours Mavericks at 2 – 1, with 2 wins in the set so far. The last meeting finished 132-97, with Grizzlies winning by 35 and creating some daylight on the scoreboard. Mavericks has the stronger season-series case from a head-to-head standpoint, with more wins in the set.
Meetings This Season
3
Last Meeting Score
132-97
Last Meeting Winner
Grizzlies
Last Meeting Margin
35
Mavericks Vs Grizzlies Record
2 – 1
Mavericks Vs Grizzlies Total Points
220.8 – 220.8
Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies: Recent Form & Momentum
Over the last 10, form is easiest to explain with two questions: who scores a bit cleaner and who gives away less. Memphis Grizzlies have been scoring more per game in the last 10. Points allowed has been about even between the two teams in the last 10. When you combine points scored and points allowed, Memphis Grizzlies have had the better net points per game in the last 10. That is the best single summary of the recent edge. Net points per game equals points per game minus points allowed per game.
Recent form (Last 10)
Dallas Mavericks
Memphis Grizzlies
Record
2-8
2-8
Win rate
20%
20%
Points per game
107.8
118.3
Points allowed per game
119.6
123
Net points per game
-11.8
-4.7
Point differential (Last 10 total)
-118
-47
Field goal %
46.1%
47.8%
3PT %
33.3%
39.1%
In a short window, wins matter, but how a team is winning matters too. Dallas Mavericks have 0 wins in the last five and Memphis Grizzlies have 0. The last five have leaned toward Memphis Grizzlies on average margin, which often shows up in who controls the late possessions.
Momentum form (Last 5)
Dallas Mavericks
Memphis Grizzlies
Wins (Last 5)
0
0
Losses (Last 5)
5
5
Win rate (Last 5)
0%
0%
Average margin (Last 5)
-90
-39
Injury List Dallas Mavericks & Memphis Grizzlies
Dallas Mavericks has the cleaner injury setup entering this matchup, and that usually makes the rotation easier to trust from the opening tip. Memphis Grizzlies carries more availability questions, which can change how the bench is used and how the minutes are spread out.
The broader schedule spot leans slightly toward Dallas Mavericks, with the recent rest, travel, or workload profile setting up better on that side. If Memphis Grizzlies is carrying the tougher short-term burden, that can matter most as the game moves into the second half.
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