Western Conference Quarterfinals – Game Five
The Memphis Grizzlies will head back to the San Antonio Spurs at the AT&T Center for Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 PM and is to be aired for audiences on FSN. The series has now equalized at two games a piece after the Grizzlies took advantage of home court to win two straight against the Spurs. The most recent edition was an overtime thriller as the Grizzlies edged the Spurs 110-108.
Memphis Grizzlies at San Antonio Spurs Overview:
After Game Two, it seemed like the Grizzlies were staring elimination square in the face when they could not stop the vaunted three-point of attack of San Antonio. However, the Grizzlies honed the energy of the FedEx Forum to create avenues that led to victories. Most notably, Memphis stepped up its field goal efficiency and caused San Antonio to turn the ball over more frequently which is considered a rarity considered the fundamentals that Coach Greg Popovich preaches.
Key Betting Trends:
The Grizzlies own a 44-40 record overall while posting a 42-42 mark against the spread. San Antonio comes in at 62-22 SU while they sit at 42-40-2 against the spread. San Antonio is 33-10 at home, this season.
Memphis at San Antonio Public Money:
In the early going we have seen 71% of the public like the Spurs against the spread. This was mirrored by an initial line movement of a point on San Antonio. In Money Line markets, Memphis is priced as a +447 underdog compared to San Antonio who enters as a -600 favorite. 96% of the public like the Spurs in this situation. The Over/Under has remained at 186.5 with an astounding 99% of the consensus liking the Over.