The Memphis Grizzlies (5-0) battle the Miami Heat (5-0) in the NBA Summer League final on Monday night. Tip from Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Grizzlies vs. Heat odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Grizzlies have moved through the Summer League relatively seamlessly with their biggest test being Sunday’s 99-98 victory over the Los Angele Clippers while covering as 4.5-point underdogs. F Jaylen Wells scored a game-high 28 points on 6-of-7 from 3 while the team shot 45.2% from the field.
The Heat won 102-99 over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday while failing to cover as 5.5-point favorites in their biggest test of the summer. G Josh Christopher scored a team-high 23 points as 5 Miami players scored in double figures and the team shot 45.5% from the field.
Grizzlies vs. Heat odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:39 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Grizzlies -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Heat +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
- Against the spread (ATS): Grizzlies -2.5 (-110) | Heat +2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 186.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Grizzlies vs. Heat picks and predictions
Prediction
Grizzlies 99, Heat 97
Moneyline
BET GRIZZLIES (-140).
Memphis has performed well this summer on defense which will be the key to Monday’s victory. It has held opponents to 88 or fewer points in 3 of the 5 Games and 98 or fewer in all 5. Miami has scored 102 or more in 4 of its 5 Games while allowing 99 or more in 2 of its 5 Games. Ultimately, the Grizzlies have shown more of an ability to spread the ball and get more players involved which gives them the advantage.
Against the spread
PASS.
The moneyline is the better play for Monday’s matchup.
Over/Under
BET OVER 186.5 (-110).
While the Grizzlies play strong defense, both teams have shown a tendency to push the ball and increase the pace of the game. The Grizzlies have scored 99 or more points in 4 of their 5 games while the Heat have scored 102 or more in 4 of their 5 games. Expect a fast-paced game on Monday.
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