Memphis Grizzlies Among NBA Teams Covering Spread for Gamblers

The Memphis Grizzlies are set to play the Minnesota Timberwolves this Friday at 3:30 pm EST.  To date, the Grizzlies have been good to gamblers.

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Memphis is among the teams that have been profitable for sports bettors so far this season.

Out of 17 games, the Grizzlies have covered in 12 of those.

From NBC Sports: "Remember last summer when a lot of people (*raises hand*) called for Memphis to blow it up, trade Mike Conley and start the rebuild? Well… Memphis is currently the two seed in the West, having won four in a row and 6-of-7. During that stretch they have allowed less than a point per possession on defense — it’s that end of the floor that is carrying the Grizzlies, the offense is still stumbling. Rookie Jaren Jackson continues to impress and is averaging 12.8 points per game so far this season with a good 55.9 true shooting percentage and an 18.2 PER. The Grizzlies are on the road for their next 4-of-6."

Milwaukee is yet another NBA team that continues to cover at 11-5-1 Against The Spread while only losing four games so far this season. 

Surprisingly, the Bucks sit atop the Power Rankings currently.

From NBC Sports: "Thon Maker, this is opportunity knocking. With backup center John Henson out about three months following surgery on a ligament in his left wrist, the Bucks’ front line depth will be tested and Maker is going to get some run as the backup center. This is his opportunity to show he deserves to be on the court more (plus the Bucks need those minutes). Maker can space the floor some as a shooter (Brook Lopez-lite) but the real key is on the defensive end. The Bucks are 8-1 at home (the one loss because the Grizzlies got hot late) and have 7-of-10 at their new arena coming up. They can’t keep digging first quarter holes to climb out of, however."

Like with the other Eastern Conference teams sitting atop their respective division, Charlotte has the best record ATS even though their Straight Up record is not all that impressive at 9-8.  Yes, 9-8 gets you on top in the NBA Southeast this season.  They are 11-6 Against The Spread. 

Sacramento, while only 10-8 in the Pacific division, have managed to go 11-7 Against The Spread.

Likewise, Dallas sits at the bottom of the Southwest division but has managed to go 11-6 ATS so far this season.

- Tyrone Black, Gambling911.com