Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers odds, line, start time: 2023 NBA picks, April 4 predictions from proven model

The Memphis Grizzlies (49-29) will try to keep their slim hopes of earning the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference alive when they host the Portland Trail Blazers (33-45) on Tuesday night. Memphis suffered a big blow when it lost to Chicago on Sunday, falling three games behind Denver with four games remaining. Portland snapped a five-game losing streak with a 107-105 win over Minnesota on Sunday, but it has already been eliminated from the postseason. 

Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. ET from FedExForum. Memphis is favored by 17.5 points in the latest Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is set at 228.5. Before entering any Trail Blazers vs. Grizzlies picks, you’ll want to see the NBA predictions from the model at SportsLine.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past four-plus seasons. The model enters the final week of the 2022-23 NBA regular season a stunning 71-36 on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning more than $3,000. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several NBA betting lines for Grizzlies vs. Blazers:

• Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers spread: Grizzlies -17.5
• Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers over/under: 228.5 points
• Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers money line: Memphis -2000, Portland +1050
• Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers picks: See picks here

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Why the Grizzlies can cover

Memphis can move closer to wrapping up second place in the Western Conference with a win on Tuesday, as it is two games ahead of third-place Sacramento with four games to play. The Grizzlies led Chicago by as many as 23 points before blowing their lead on Sunday, but they had won 10 out of 11 games earlier in March. Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 31 points and knocked down a season-high five 3-pointers against the Bulls, reaching the 30-point mark for the third time in the last eight games. 

Desmond Bane continues to be a consistent scoring option for Memphis, notching six consecutive 20-point outings. The Trail Blazers are not in playoff contention and are playing without four starters, including star guard Damian Lillard. They have only covered the spread three times in their last 11 games and are facing a Memphis team that is 13-1 in its last 14 home games. 

Why the Trail Blazers can cover

The Grizzlies are having to deal with the disappointment of virtually being eliminated from earning the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. They are one loss or one Denver win away from that reality after blowing their 23-point lead against Chicago. Memphis was steamrolled 75-39 in the second half, committing 16 turnovers following the intermission. 

Portland snapped its five-game losing skid with a 107-105 win at Minnesota on Sunday, as rookie shooting guard Shaedon Sharpe poured in 27 points to go along with six assists and six rebounds. The Trail Blazers were 19.5-point underdogs in one of the league’s biggest upsets in recent years. They have covered the spread in six of their last seven games against Memphis, so they will be entering this matchup with confidence. The Grizzlies remain without Steven Adams (knee), while Dillon Brooks (hip) is questionable.

How to make Trail Blazers vs. Grizzlies picks

The model has simulated Grizzlies vs. Blazers 10,000 times and the results are in. We can tell you that the model is leaning Under, and it’s also generated a point-spread pick that is hitting in almost 70% of simulations. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Trail Blazers vs. Grizzlies? And which side of the spread hits in almost 70% of simulations? Visit SportsLine to see which side of the Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers spread to jump on, all from the advanced model that has crushed its NBA picks, and find out.