Nets vs Grizzlies prediction NBA · Saturday, November 14
At a glance
The Memphis Grizzlies (4-0) host the Brooklyn Nets (0-4) on Saturday, November 14 at 8:00 PM ET at FedExForum in NBA action. The Basketlog model gives the Grizzlies a 77% chance to win and projects a 109-118 score (Nets – Grizzlies), about 227 total points. This season, the Grizzlies are 1-0 at home and the Nets are 0-2 on the road. Since the start of the season: 4-0 for the Grizzlies and 0-4 for the Nets (current streaks: Grizzlies W4, Nets L4). A close game (margin of 5 points or fewer) happens in only 24% of cases according to the model. Fatigue: the Grizzlies played the night before (back-to-back). Reported injuries: Egor Demin (Nets) and Tyler Bilodeau (Nets). Prediction confidence: medium.
The analysis Model
On paper, the Grizzlies dominate this matchup. The model projects Grizzlies 118 – 109 Nets, a margin of about 9.2 points in favor of the Grizzlies and a total around 227 points. Expect a game at a standard NBA pace. The Grizzlies played yesterday: fatigue often shows in the fourth quarter. The Nets will be without Egor Demin or Tyler Bilodeau. Early season: the numbers still lean heavily on last season, so confidence stays cautious.
- The overall strength gap (-1.8 vs -8.4 pts/game) is the main factor.
- The Nets need to win the pace battle to stay in the game.
- The Grizzlies' offense (115.2 pts/game) is the more productive of the two.
What tips the balance
Scenarios
Stat comparison Current season
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Players to watch
Nets
Michael Porter Jr.F · #1722.8pts / game
Julius RandleF · #305.8assists
Julius RandleF · #307.5rebounds
Grizzlies
Ty JeromeG · #229.8pts / game
Ty JeromeG · #26.5assists
Cameron BoozerF · #2710.5reboundsRecent form
BKN
144-128L
110-103L
125-121L
136-109L
125-124 OT
MEM
116-98W
123-103W
111-108W
123-112W
110-105Second opinion
Our model compared with ESPN's public model (BPI). When they agree, the prediction is more solid.
✓ Both models pick the same favorite.
Team comparison
| BKN | MEM | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | Record | 4-0 |
| 108.0 | Points scored / game | 115.2 |
| 117.9 | Points allowed / game | 117.3 |
| -8.4 | Adjusted margin / game | -1.8 |
| L4 | Current streak | W4 |
| 0-4 | Last 10 games | 4-0 |
| 0-2 road | Home / road record | 1-0 home |
| 20-62 (-10.0) | Last season | 25-57 (-6.0) |
| No | Played yesterday | Yes |
Injury report Nets
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.
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