Memphis vs Blazers Prediction 7 December 2025
🔊 Can the hosts halt one of the fastest teams in the league? In this NBA regular season clash, Memphis will face off against Portland. The Grizzlies have found a decent rhythm, largely thanks to their defense. It will be quite challenging for the Blazers to crank up the pace to their maximum. This will impact the matchup's dynamics.
Head-to-Head
📊 Statistical analysis of previous official games between the Memphis Grizzlies and Portland Trail Blazers:
- They have played 53 games;
- Wins (including overtime): 30 for the current home team and 23 for the visitors;
- The hosts average 104.11 points per game, while the visitors average 102.92;
- The average total score is 207.04.
The last encounter took place on 20 March 2025 at the Portland Trail Blazers' court and ended with a score of 115-99.
Head-to-head statistics Memphis - Blazers
Memphis Grizzlies Team Overview
At this moment, Memphis appear to be a team that has finally figured out how to make the most of their current roster. Initially, they established a solid defensive framework. Gradually, though, their star power on offense is starting to re-emerge. Morant is close to making a comeback. Additionally, there's potential for improvement from Jackson, who has yet to find his rhythm from beyond the arc.
Looking at their results, it's hard to overlook their success against the Clippers (108). The team thrives in a gritty style of basketball. Their pace has dropped significantly-now ranking 13th. Consequently, their offensive output has dipped to just 113.3 points per game. For a team once known for its speed, this is quite unexpected. With Ja back, there might be more fast-paced possessions. However, conceptually, the Grizzlies are unlikely to change. Their focus remains on defense.
Match Results: Memphis Grizzlies
Portland Trail Blazers Team Overview
Portland head into the game facing some lineup challenges. The primary issue is undoubtedly the absence of Holiday, who consistently brings a sense of order to their play. Without him, things look significantly worse. They've suffered defeats against Detroit (116-122), Toronto (118-121), and Oklahoma City (115-123). In each case, Portland faced solid opponents capable of playing at a fast pace. However, the situation might be different against Memphis. They will need to find their opportunities against a tight perimeter defense.
The road factor could pose a significant challenge for the current Blazers. Looking at their away statistics, things appear bleak. The Trail Blazers struggle with shooting efficiency (44.4%, second-worst in the league) and commit an alarming number of turnovers-16.6 per game, also ranking 29th. With these factors in play, even a slight drop in tempo makes it hard to expect strong scoring performances.
Match Results: Portland Trail Blazers
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 53;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 12; for the visitors on the road - 13;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 49.83;
- Today's home team averages 24.94, while the visitors average 24.89.
First Quarter Stats: Memphis Grizzlies (home) vs Portland Trail Blazers (away)
- Tournament matches played: 14 vs 16;
- Number of wins: 5 (35.71%) vs 9 (56.25%);
- Number of losses: 9 (64.29%) vs 7 (43.75%);
- Number of draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%).
- Average points scored: 28.21 vs 31;
- Average points conceded: 29.71 vs 31.38.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 3 vs 6;
- Number of losses: 7 vs 4;
- Number of draws: 0 vs 0;
- Average first quarter total: 57.7 (scored - 27.7, conceded - 30) vs 60.8 (scored - 29.8, conceded - 31).
- Memphis Grizzlies lost the 1st quarter in last 7 games (NBA).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 53;
- Home team wins - 30, away team wins - 23.
- Portland Trail Blazers won with a +6.5 points handicap in 6 of last 7 away games (NBA).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 104.11, for the away team - 102.92;
- average total points in H2H matches - 207.04.
Statistics: Memphis Grizzlies vs Portland Trail Blazers
- average total in the tournament: 232.39 vs 240.22;
- average total points scored: 114.11 vs 118.81;
- average total points conceded: 118.29 vs 121.41;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 55.93 vs 60.48;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 57.79 vs 57.78;
- Memphis Grizzlies: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 114.64;
- Portland Trail Blazers: average total points scored away in the tournament - 120.44;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 114.1 (home - 119.67) vs 114.1 (away - 115.5).
- Portland Trail Blazers have scored under 115.5 points in 7 of last 8 games against Memphis Grizzlies (NBA).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
We can't single out a clear favorite here. Yes, Memphis are in good form, and Morant might make a return. However, it's uncertain whether this will benefit the team, as the Grizzlies have found their rhythm. Portland, on the other hand, will continue to stick to their strategy, taking as many attempts as possible. The visitors are unlikely to improve their efficiency; they simply lack the resources for that. If the game unfolds even partially according to Memphis' pace (slower), we shouldn't expect a high-scoring outcome. Our editorial team believes that bookmakers are overestimating the potential scoring in this match. Therefore, we'll go with under 239.5 points total.No comments
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