Memphis Grizzlies vs. Dallas Mavericks: Picks, Predictions, Odds and Player Props

Two of the top six in the Western Conference meet on Tuesday night, with the Memphis Grizzlies and Dallas Mavericks set to battle in the NBA Cup.

It’s the Grizzlies who are in front of their Conference rivals, with a six-game winning run taking their overall record to 14-7. In NBA Cup West Group C, the Mavs have the superior record (2-1) and point differential (+41) compared to that of the Grizzlies (1-2 record, -6 point differential).

Plus, Dallas has its main man back, with Luka Doncic returning in the Mavs' 137-131 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday evening.

Doncic is not the only returning star for the Mavericks, as Jason Kidd’s men look to make it five wins on the spin and keep alive their hopes of making the NBA Cup knockout round.

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Dallas Mavericks betting picks and predictions

Dallas Mavericks -4.0 (-105)

After reaching the NBA Finals last season, much was expected of the Dallas Mavericks this time around, especially following the arrival of Klay Thompson.

The former Golden State star has experience when it comes to winning big games with the Warriors and he was seen by many as the final piece of the jigsaw for the Mavericks, who are seeking their first title since 2011.

Losing seven of their opening 12 games caused some concern, but now they have their full-strength roster back, the only way is up for Dallas.

After missing five games, Doncic returned in Sunday’s victory in Portland, scoring 36 points with 13 assists and seven rebounds.

The Mavericks will also be boosted by the return of Kyrie Irving on Tuesday, with the point guard having missed the Trail Blazers clash with a shoulder issue.

The eight-time NBA All-Star had scored 30 points in the previous win over the Utah Jazz and his combination with Doncic is likely to give them the edge over Memphis.

Dallas beat Memphis twice at the American Airlines Center last season and have the firepower to end the Grizzlies recent winning streak.

Dallas Mavericks to score 130+ points (+185)

The Grizzlies are the second-highest scorers in the league, averaging 121.7 points per game, which indicates Tuesday should be a high-scoring affair.

Both of these teams are in the top four in team field goal percentage, while Memphis are third in the NBA for rebounds – averaging 47.9 per game.

It’s worth noting that the Grizzlies don’t have anyone among the top-25 scorers, while Dallas have two in the top 15 so far this season.

Doncic is averaging 28.6 PPG and Irving is averaging 24.8 PPG. With them both back on the court together, the points should flow.

The Mavericks have scored 129 points or more in four of their last seven games and face a Grizzlies team that have statistically had the second-easiest schedule to date.

Kyrie Irving Over 32.5 points (+350)

Former Boston Celtics star Irving goes into Tuesday’s game fresh after sitting out Sunday, so he should prove crucial to Dallas’ hopes.

The 32-year-old has scored 30+ points in two of his last three games, including 32 points in the 129-119 success over the Atlanta Hawks.

Irving has recent history against the Grizzlies as well, top scoring with 33 points in January’s defeat to Memphis.

It could be a classic match up at the American Airlines Center, with the veteran point guard set to come up against Ja Morant on Tuesday.

The Grizzlies’ star man, who has yet to score 30 points in a game this season, is now back to full fitness. But we'll take Kyrie to dominate that matchup and score Over 32.5 points.

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Memphis Grizzlies vs. Dallas Mavericks odds

Memphis Grizzlies	+145 ML
Dallas Mavericks	-170 ML
Spread	DAL Mavericks -4.0
Total Points	O/U 244.0

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Dallas Mavericks player props

Player Points

Luka Doncic (DAL Mavericks)	O/U 28.5
Kyrie Irving (DAL Mavericks)	O/U 25.5
Ja Morant (MEM Grizzlies)	O/U 20.5
Jaren Jackson Jr (MEM Grizzlies)	O/U 19.5
Desmond Bane (MEM Grizzlies)	O/U 15.5
Klay Thompson (DAL Mavericks)	O/U 14.5

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