Memphis Grizzlies vs Miami Heat Preseason Game Prediction and Preview | Oct. 17, 2025

The Memphis Grizzlies will take on the Miami Heat to wrap up their preseason campaign on Friday. The game will take place at Miami's Kaseya Center and will tip off at 8 p.m. ET. Both teams have yet to register a win in the preseason and are seeking much-needed momentum ahead of the start of the regular season.

The Grizzlies have lost to four Eastern Conference teams in the preseason: the Detroit Pistons, Boston Celtics, Atlanta Hawks, and the Charlotte Hornets, all of which happened on their home floor. Meanwhile, the Heat lost to the Orlando Magic twice, the Milwaukee Bucks, the San Antonio Spurs, and the Atlanta Hawks.

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Memphis Grizzlies vs Miami Heat Preseason Game Odds

Moneyline: Grizzlies (+135) vs Heat (-190)

Spread: Grizzlies -115 (+4.5) vs Heat -115 (-4.5)

Total (O/U): Grizzlies -115 (o231.5) vs Heat -115 (u231.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

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Memphis Grizzlies vs Miami Heat Preseason Game Preview

Ja Morant (ankle) and Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe) will again be game-time decisions for the Grizzlies against the Heat. Brandon Clarke and Zach Edey will miss the game as they are still recovering from injuries.

The Grizzlies will again be led by Jaren Jackson Jr., who had 17 points in the last outing against the Charlotte Hornets. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who was the team's biggest offseason acquisition, should also see action in the preseason game.

On the other hand, the Heat will be without two guards. Kasparas Jakucionis is unlikely to play due to a hip injury, while Tyler Herro remains out due to an ankle injury.

Miami is expected to be led by Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Norman Powell, both of whom had 17 points in the previous game against the Hawks in an overtime loss. They will be backed up by Bam Adebayo and Andrew Wiggins.

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Memphis Grizzlies vs Miami Heat Preseason Game Prediction

The Miami Heat should be able to win this game. They have better depth and possess home-court advantage. Expect the Heat to get solid contributions from their starters and some bench pieces as they look to build momentum entering the 2025-26 regular season.