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#2 Memphis Grizzlies - 34.5, Under
The Grizzlies can make a habit out of throwing off sportsbooks. After finishing with 16 fewer wins than their over/under odds last year, Memphis just might do it again this year.
The 22-win Grizzlies somehow found themselves in the mid-thirties of the win total odds again this year. That will depend on how Mike Conley will return from his heel injury, but even then it will be difficult to live up to that number.
Most Western Conference teams upgraded this summer, making the conference even better. They will face opponents who, much like them, want to make a postseason appearance. But is it necessarily the best course of action for them?
Memphis' first-round pick in 2019 will go to Boston if it falls outside the first eight. Trying to make the playoffs and failing will put them in a lose-lose situation; out of the postseason and without a draft pick.
The Grizzlies will more likely try to salvage their first rounder or trade one of their assets to get another pick, affecting their record by the end of the season.
