The Memphis Grizzlies are eager to close out their season series triumphantly when they face the Miami Heat in a crucial interconference clash on Wednesday night. After a 134-125 defeat to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, Memphis is looking to rebound, while Miami is riding high after a commanding 124-103 victory over Boston. The Grizzlies, with a record of 44-32, find themselves tying with the Minnesota Timberwolves for the sixth spot in the Western Conference, despite enduring a four-game losing skid. In contrast, the ninth-seeded Heat in the Eastern Conference are on a roll with six consecutive wins. However, Miami will miss Andrew Wiggins due to a hamstring issue, while Duncan Robinson remains questionable with a back injury.
The game is slated to start at 7:30 p.m. ET at Miami’s Kaseya Center. According to the latest SportsLine consensus, the Grizzlies are favored by 5.5 points, with the opening line having been Memphis -3.5. The over/under for the total score stands at 226 points. On the money line, Memphis is currently at -222, meaning a $222 wager yields a $100 profit, while Miami presents +183 odds, offering a $183 return on a $100 bet. Before placing any bets on this game, make sure to consult the NBA predictions and betting insights provided by the SportsLine Projection Model.