Pacers vs Grizzlies prediction NBA · Saturday, October 25
At a glance
The Memphis Grizzlies (1-1) host the Indiana Pacers (0-1) on Saturday, October 25 at 8:00 PM ET at FedExForum in NBA action. Final score: Pacers 103 – Grizzlies 128. Before tip-off, the Basketlog model gave the Grizzlies a 54% chance to win: prediction correct. This season, the Grizzlies are 1-1 at home. Since the start of the season: 1-1 for the Grizzlies and 0-1 for the Pacers (current streaks: Grizzlies L1, Pacers L1).
The analysis Model
A wide-open game: the model barely separates the two teams. The model projects Grizzlies 119 – 118 Pacers, a margin of about 1.3 points in favor of the Grizzlies and a total around 237 points. Expect a fast-paced, high-scoring game. The Grizzlies played yesterday: fatigue often shows in the fourth quarter. Early season: the numbers still lean heavily on last season, so confidence stays cautious.
- The Pacers need to win the pace battle to stay in the game.
What tips the balance
Scenarios
Stat comparison Current season
INDMEM
Top performers
Pacers
Bennedict MathurinG · #2426pts / game
Pascal SiakamF · #436assists
Obi ToppinF · #19reboundsGrizzlies
Cedric CowardF · #2327pts / game
Ja MorantG · #18assists
Santi AldamaF · #348reboundsRecent form
INDMEM
IND
Team comparison
| IND | MEM | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-1 | Record | 1-1 |
| 118.7 | Points scored / game | 121.6 |
| 117.1 | Points allowed / game | 119.3 |
| +1.4 | Adjusted margin / game | +2.0 |
| L1 | Current streak | L1 |
| 0-1 | Last 10 games | 1-1 |
| 0-0 road | Home / road record | 1-1 home |
| 50-32 (+2.2) | Last season | 48-34 (+4.9) |
| No | Played yesterday | Yes |
Injury report Pacers
Injury report Grizzlies
Probabilities estimated by the Basketlog model from available public data; early in the season they rely heavily on last season. They are neither a certainty nor betting advice.