NBA Play-In Tournament Betting Prospects: Mavericks vs Grizzlies Player Statistics
Gearing up for an electrifying showdown, the Dallas Mavericks and Memphis Grizzlies mobilize for a thrilling duel at the FedExForum on Friday night. The victor secures a spot against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs, and we present three captivating player prop predictions for this drama-filled Western Conference play-in tournament clash.
Let's dive in!
Desmond Bane OVER 2.5 Made 3-Pointers (-136 at Sportsbook)
MVP contender point guard Ja Morant may suit up for this game following a tweaked ankle, but it's debatable whether he will play at optimal capacity. Consequently, more pressure lands on the shoulders of teammate, Desmond Bane, to deliver the offensive goods. Consider this a walk in the park for Bane, who netted a game-high 30 points in 39 minutes against the Golden State Warriors, with a staggering half of that tally coming from 3-point range.
Armed with a scorching streak of five successive games with at least three made 3-pointers, Bane seems poised to extend that streak even further on Friday. Although history tells us otherwise, as he only drilled exactly two in each of his three previous encounters with the Mavericks during the regular season, Bane averaged 2.4 3-pointers on 5.9 attempts at an impressive 40.6-percent clip at home. With his prowess in recent home games—scoring four or more 3-pointers in four of his last five—hitting at least three shouldn't pose any challenge.
Zach Edey OVER 12.5 Rebounds vs. Mavericks (-125 at Sportsbook)
We can't resist sliding more chips on Zach Edey rebounding props, especially given his remarkable performance since the ousting of former head coach Taylor Jenkins. Take note, though, that we will continue to stack chips until the numbers become inordinately high, rendering it unfeasible to wager.
Phenomenal evidence of Edey's impressive rebounding was his 17-board showing against the Golden State Warriors, despite their eventual loss. Not one opposition player ended the night with more than eight rebounds, with Edey almost trebling the top Warrior's rebound tally of eight.
An alarming rebounding statistic for the Mavericks is that they ranked in the bottom third of the league in opponents' rebounds per game in their last eight fixtures (45.9, 21st). Given Edey's recent success under new interim coach Tuomas Lisalo, with him averaging 15.7 rebounds over the last seven games, even though the Mavericks edged out the Sacramento Kings by 14 points on Wednesday, they were still second best to the Kings in rebounds (44-41) and 10-to-1 in offensive rebounds.
P.J. Washington OVER 6.5 Rebounds vs. Grizzlies (-102 at Sportsbook)
Let's delve into the rebounds again with Mavericks forward P.J. Washington, who secured nine boards against the Kings over 37 minutes in his latest outing. Although Washington has landed nine or more rebounds only four times since the All-Star Break, the OVER of 6.5 boards on Friday is a near even bet.
In the games where Washington managed seven or more rebounds during that stretch, he bagged that achievement on seven occasions. To make this wager even more enticing is that Washington finished with no fewer than eight rebounds in each of the two games he played against the Grizzlies this season, peaking at 10 in Memphis on Jan. 6. With Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford's minutes potentially limited in the Mavericks' rotation, room remains for Washington to produce superior rebounding numbers.
- Desmond Bane, with his recent scorching streak and impressive home statistics, should have no trouble exceeding 2.5 made 3-pointers (-136 at Sportsbook) against the Dallas Mavericks at the FedExForum.
- Despite Ja Morant's potential participation, it's possible that Memphis Grizzlies' Desmond Bane could see increased offensive pressure, making him a strong candidate for extending his streak of successive games with at least three made 3-pointers.
- Zach Edey, with his stellar rebounding performance under interim coach Tuomas Lisalo, should easily surpass 12.5 rebounds (-125 at Sportsbook) against the Dallas Mavericks, who have struggled with opponents' rebounds per game in their recent matches.
- Given his rebounding success against the Memphis Grizzlies this season and the potential for increased minutes, Mavericks forward P.J. Washington has a good chance of exceeding 6.5 rebounds (-102 at Sportsbook) on Friday night.
