Mavericks vs. Grizzlies Prediction: Memphis Predicted to Win Friday's NBA Play-In Matchup [4/18/2025]

The Memphis Grizzlies will square off with the Dallas Mavericks in the 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament at FedExForum on Friday, commencing at 9:30PM ET.

Based on the latest simulations and today’s injury reports, Dimers' proven NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Grizzlies as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Employing the latest data, our experts simulated Friday's Dallas-Memphis game 10,000 times," said Damien Souness from Dimers.

"After computing the latest updates and thousands of other inputs, we predict the Grizzlies' chance of advancing to face the Thunder in the first round of the NBA Playoffs is 71%, while the Mavericks' is 29%."

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Grizzlies lineup will feature players like Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson and Desmond Bane, while the Mavericks will be led by Anthony Davis, P.J. Washington and Klay Thompson.

For a closer look at Friday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Mavericks vs. Grizzlies predictions page.

Mavericks vs. Mavericks Prediction: Who Will Win NBA Play-In Game?

Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NBA matchup between the Mavericks and Grizzlies 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model gives the Grizzlies a 71% chance of beating the Mavericks. Our predicted final score has the Grizzlies winning 114-108.

According to our model, the Grizzlies (-6.5) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 222-point over/under has a 51% chance of going over.

Mavericks vs. Grizzlies Odds

We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Mavericks	Grizzlies
Spread	+6.5 (-118)	-6.5 (-102)
Moneyline	+195	-235
Total	o222 (-110)	u222 (-110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Mavericks vs. Grizzlies Picks and Best Bets

Our model's strongest edge in today's Mavericks vs. Grizzlies matchup is on the moneyline.

Our expert predictions, aligned with the latest odds, reveal the best NBA picks and NBA best bets for every game throughout the season.

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Mavericks vs. Grizzlies Player Props

NBA prop bets are a popular way to wager on Friday's Dallas vs. Memphis matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at FedExForum.

Anthony Davis is expected to lead the Mavericks in scoring, while Ja Morant is projected to be the top scorer for the Grizzlies.

Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every NBA game this season.

Mavs vs. Grizzlies Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Friday's action between the Grizzlies and Mavericks at FedExForum is scheduled to commence at 9:30PM ET.

• Who: Dallas Mavericks vs. Memphis Grizzlies
• Date: Friday, April 18, 2025
• Time: 9:30PM ET/6:30PM PT
• Venue: FedExForum

The NBA Play-In Tournament features the teams that ranked 7th through 10th in each conference, including the Mavericks and Grizzlies, fighting for a spot in this year's NBA Playoffs.

The winner of the Dallas vs. Memphis matchup will advance to face the Thunder in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.

Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Friday's Mavericks vs. Grizzlies matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Dallas vs. Memphis picks, be sure to check out the latest NBA predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Conclusion

We predict the Grizzlies, with a 71% win probability, will likely beat the Mavericks on Friday.

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