Memphis Grizzlies vs Portland Trail Blazers prediction: Ja Morant faces Memphis with the NBA's hottest offense behind him
Portland's unbeaten, best-in-the-league attack gets its first real test from a 4-0 Grizzlies defense built partly from players the Blazers sent away.
| Spread | Portland Trail Blazers -7.5 |
|---|---|
| Total (over/under) | 232.5 |
- Portland's shot-making should drive the game; Memphis needs its elite arc defense and offensive rebounding to keep it within reach.
- Portland's three-point barrage against a Memphis defense holding opponents to 32.1% from deep, 9th in the league.
- Portland -7.5 after first showing at -6.5; Memphis is 4-0 against the spread and ranks 26th in pace.
Morant sees Memphis from the other side
Ja Morant was a Grizzly last season. Tonight he runs Portland's offense against them, and the Grizzlies counter with two forwards the Blazers let go. Both teams are unbeaten, and the Blazers have looked like the best team in the league so far.
Portland is scoring 125.2 points per 100 possessions, 1st of 30, with an effective field goal percentage (threes count 1.5 times) of 60.6%, 2nd. Morant's last stretch in Memphis was rough: 19.4 points and 8.1 assists in 20 games, but just 23.5% from three. Damian Lillard came back from his Achilles injury for the opener, giving Portland two lead guards around Deni Avdija, who averaged 24.2 points last season.
Memphis brings the counterpunch. Its defense allows 104.6 points per 100 possessions, 6th in the league. Jerami Grant averaged 18.6 points for Portland last season and now plays for the other side, with Kris Murray also making the move. Memphis returns only 52.6% of last season's minutes, so its 25-57 finish last season says little about this group.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Portland Trail Blazers line movement and odds
| Book | Grizzlies ML | Blazers ML | Grizzlies spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BetMGM | +240 | -300 | +7.5 (-105) | o233.5 (-105) |
| BetRivers | +240 | -305 | +8.5 (-115) | o233.5 (-113) |
| DraftKings | +230 | -285 | +7.5 (-110) | o232.5 (-110) |
| ESPN BET | +220 | -270 | +7.5 (-115) | o232.5 (-110) |
| Fanatics | +240 | -300 | +7.5 (-105) | o233.5 (-110) |
| FanDuel | +245 | -300 | +8.5 (-115) | o232.5 (-114) |
| Hard Rock Bet | +240 | -300 | +7.5 (+100) | o233.5 (-110) |
| Caesars | +260 | -335 | +8 (-110) | o234 (-105) |
Memphis Grizzlies vs Portland Trail Blazers: quick answers
Who is favored in Memphis Grizzlies vs Portland Trail Blazers?
Portland Trail Blazers is favored by 7.5 points (Portland Trail Blazers -7.5).
What is the over/under for Memphis Grizzlies vs Portland Trail Blazers?
The total is 232.5 points.
When is Memphis Grizzlies vs Portland Trail Blazers?
Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 10:10 PM ET.
Has the line moved for Memphis Grizzlies vs Portland Trail Blazers?
No: Memphis Grizzlies has stayed at +7.5, and the total moved from 234.5 to 233.5 (consensus of the regulated US sportsbooks since we first saw the game).