Brooklyn Nets vs Memphis Grizzlies: Prediction, Starting Lineups and Betting Tips

The Brooklyn Nets vs Memphis Grizzlies matchup is one of four scheduled NBA games on Monday. It's the first meeting of the season between the two teams, with the Nets winning their last encounter on Nov. 20, 2022, at the FedEx Forum. Let's look at the game's preview, prediction, starting lineups and betting tips for Feb. 26.

Memphis and Brooklyn split their last season series with wins on the road, but the Grizzlies have won eight of their last 10 matchups since Nov. 30, 2018. However, it's a different story for Memphis this season due to the absence of their best players.

Monday's game will be the 54th regular-season meeting between the Grizzlies and Nets. The Grizzlies have a slight 29-24 advantage in the all-time matchup, but the Nets have had the better season overall.

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Brooklyn Nets vs Memphis Grizzlies preview, prediction, odds and betting tips

The Brooklyn Nets vs Memphis Grizzlies game is on Monday at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee. It starts at 8:00 p.m. EST and will be televised on the YES Network in Brooklyn and Bally Sports SouthEast-Memphis.

Moneyline: Nets (-125) vs Grizzlies (+105)

Spread: Nets -1.5 (-105) vs Grizzlies +1.5 (-115)

Total (O/U): Nets -110 (o215) vs Grizzlies -110 (u215)

Brooklyn Nets vs Memphis Grizzlies preview

The Brooklyn Nets are 0-2 under interim coach Kevin Ollie, and their offense has been abysmal in both games. They were blown out by the Toronto Raptors and Minnesota Timberwolves.

Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies have lost eight of their last 10 games. The Grizzlies put up a good game against the mighty LA Clippers in their first game back after the NBA All-Star break.

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Brooklyn Nets vs Memphis Grizzlies starting lineups

The Brooklyn Nets have two players on their injury report, including Ben Simmons who is questionable due to left leg soreness. Kevin Ollie will likely use a starting five of Dennis Schroder, Cam Thomas, Mikal Bridges, Dorian Finney-Smith and Nic Claxton.

Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies still have six players on their injury report, including three of their starters. Coach Taylor Jenkins is used to it by now and will likely have a starting lineup of Luke Kennard, Ziaire Williams, Vince Williams Jr., Santi Aldama and Jaren Jackson Jr.

Brooklyn Nets vs Memphis Grizzlies betting tips

Jaren Jackson Jr. has an over/under of 24.5 points but is projected to score just 22.6 points. He has scored at least 25 points thrice in his last five games. Bet on the former Defensive Player of the Year to go over and beat the odds.

Mikal Bridges is projected to score 19.8 points, which is below his over/under of 20.5 points. He has scored 21 points or more just twice in his last five contests. Bet on the league's iron man to go over, as he's due for a big game at some point.

Cam Thomas, meanwhile, is favored to go over 19.5 points and score at least 20.9 points on Sunday. He has struggled in his last three games, but the Grizzlies are the perfect opponents to get off his slump. Bet on the streaky guard to score more than 19.5 points.

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Brooklyn Nets vs Memphis Grizzlies prediction

The Brooklyn Nets are the slight favorites to beat the Memphis Grizzlies. The Nets are not off to a good start under interim coach Kevin Ollie but have a better roster than the Grizzlies.

Oddsmakers are predicting the Nets to get the win, the Grizzlies to cover the spread and the total to go over.

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