The Memphis Grizzlies (5-0) battle the Miami Heat (5-0) in the NBA Summer League final on Monday night. Tip from Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Grizzlies vs. Heat odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions .
The Grizzlies have moved through the Summer League relatively seamlessly with their biggest test being Sunday’s 99-98 victory over the Los Angele Clippers while covering as 4.5-point underdogs. F Jaylen Wells scored a game-high 28 points on 6-of-7 from 3 while the team shot 45.2% from the field.
The Heat won 102-99 over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday while failing to cover as 5.5-point favorites in their biggest test of the summer. G Josh Christopher scored a team-high 23 points as 5 Miami players scored in double figures and the team shot 45.5% from the field.
Grizzlies vs. Heat odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook ; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:39 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML) : Grizzlies -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Heat +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
- Against the spread (ATS) : Grizzlies -2.5 (-110) | Heat +2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U) : 186.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Grizzlies vs. Heat picks and predictions
Prediction
Grizzlies 99, Heat 97
BET GRIZZLIES (-140) .
Memphis has performed well this summer on defense which will be the key to Monday’s victory. It has held opponents to 88 or fewer points in 3 of the 5 games and 98 or fewer in all 5. Miami has scored 102 or more in 4 of its 5 games while allowing 99 or more in 2 of its 5 games. Ultimately, the Grizzlies have shown more of an ability to spread the ball and get more players involved which gives them the advantage.
PASS .
The moneyline is the better play for Monday’s matchup.
BET OVER 186.5 (-110) .
While the Grizzlies play strong defense, both teams have shown a tendency to push the ball and increase the pace of the game. The Grizzlies have scored 99 or more points in 4 of their 5 games while the Heat have scored 102 or more in 4 of their 5 games. Expect a fast-paced game on Monday.
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