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Miami Heat @ Memphis Grizzlies

Matchup model · Thursday, November 26, 2026

Miami Heat
Away · off 74 / def 62.7
55% win
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120118
proj · O/U 238 · 100.7 pace
Memphis Grizzlies
Home · off 59.8 / def 51.7
45% win

Game markets

Moneyline
Miami Heat-122
Memphis Grizzlies+122
45% / 55% win
Spread
Miami Heat -1
home covers 49%
+769%+459%+149%-239%-530%
Total
O/U 238
100.7 pace
230o67%234o59%238o50%242o41%246o33%
Miami HeatDrop coverageoff 74 · def 62.7 · pace 101.7
Giannis AntetokounmpoForward
Medium · 55
PrimaryKentavious Caldwell-Pope· 78 Perimeter DStrong defender
Secondary: Jaylen Wells · help from Zach Edey
MarketSeasonProjLineOverLean
Points28.630.3
28.564%Over
Rebounds10.711.3
10.563%Over
Assists5.96.3
657%Lean over
Pts + Reb + Ast45.247.9
4567%Over
Pts + Reb39.341.6
39.563%Over
Pts + Ast34.536.6
34.564%Over
Points — chance to reach
25+85%30+52%35+18%
Pts + Reb + Ast — chance to reach
40+88%45+67%50+38%55+14%60+4%

Why — matchup factors

Opponent defense51.7/100
Soft unit — points come easier.
Primary defenderKentavious Caldwell-Pope · 78
Strong defender on the ball.
Pace100.7 poss
Up-tempo game — more possessions to fill the box score.
Scheme fitDrop coverage
Neutral vs drop coverage.
VenueAway
On the road — small drag.
RestRested
Rested — no back-to-back.

Giannis Antetokounmpo draws Memphis Grizzlies's drop coverage scheme — sits the big back to wall off the rim and lives with contested mid-range looks.

Primary assignment projects to Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (strong defender, 78 Perimeter D), Jaylen Wells secondary, with Zach Edey as the low-man/help.

Model lines Antetokounmpo at 30.3 pts (range 25.7–34.9) vs a 28.5 line — a good chance to clear it (64%).

Biggest edge: opponent defense — soft unit — points come easier.

Model favors Miami Heat (55%), projected 120–118, ~238 total at 100.7 pace.

Bam AdebayoCenter
Medium · 55
PrimaryZach Edey· 87 Rim protectionStrong defender
Secondary: Isaiah Stewart · help from Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
MarketSeasonProjLineOverLean
Points23.725
23.563%Over
Rebounds10.611.2
10.561%Over
Assists3.73.9
3.564%Over
Pts + Reb + Ast3840.1
3864%Over
Pts + Reb34.336.2
34.562%Over
Pts + Ast27.428.9
27.562%Over
Points — chance to reach
20+88%25+50%30+12%
Pts + Reb + Ast — chance to reach
35+82%40+51%45+19%50+4%

Why — matchup factors

Opponent defense51.7/100
Soft unit — points come easier.
Primary defenderZach Edey · 87
Strong defender on the ball.
Pace100.7 poss
Up-tempo game — more possessions to fill the box score.
Scheme fitDrop coverage
Drop keeps a body at the rim, capping easy interior looks.
VenueAway
On the road — small drag.
RestRested
Rested — no back-to-back.

Bam Adebayo draws Memphis Grizzlies's drop coverage scheme — sits the big back to wall off the rim and lives with contested mid-range looks.

Primary assignment projects to Zach Edey (strong defender, 87 Rim protection), Isaiah Stewart secondary, with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope as the low-man/help.

Model lines Adebayo at 25 pts (range 21.1–28.8) vs a 23.5 line — a good chance to clear it (63%).

Biggest edge: opponent defense — soft unit — points come easier.

Model favors Miami Heat (55%), projected 120–118, ~238 total at 100.7 pace.

Memphis GrizzliesDrop coverageoff 59.8 · def 51.7 · pace 99.7
Jerami GrantForward
Medium · 64
PrimaryDavion Mitchell· 84 Perimeter DStrong defender
Secondary: Giannis Antetokounmpo · help from Bam Adebayo
MarketSeasonProjLineOverLean
Points17.818.5
1856%Lean over
Rebounds3.33.5
3.549%Lean under
Assists22.1
253%Lean over
Pts + Reb + Ast23.124.1
2362%Over
Pts + Reb21.122
2161%Over
Pts + Ast19.820.6
2057%Lean over
Points — chance to reach
15+87%20+32%
Pts + Reb + Ast — chance to reach
20+89%25+39%30+4%

Why — matchup factors

Opponent defense62.7/100
Soft unit — points come easier.
Primary defenderDavion Mitchell · 84
Strong defender on the ball.
Pace100.7 poss
Up-tempo game — more possessions to fill the box score.
Scheme fitDrop coverage
Drop coverage concedes the pull-up/mid-range he likes.
VenueHome
Home floor — small boost.
RestRested
Rested — no back-to-back.

Jerami Grant draws Miami Heat's drop coverage scheme — sits the big back to wall off the rim and lives with contested mid-range looks.

Primary assignment projects to Davion Mitchell (strong defender, 84 Perimeter D), Giannis Antetokounmpo secondary, with Bam Adebayo as the low-man/help.

Model lines Grant at 18.5 pts (range 15.7–21.3) vs a 18 line — a lean to clear it (56%).

Biggest edge: opponent defense — soft unit — points come easier.

Model favors Miami Heat (55%), projected 118–120, ~238 total at 100.7 pace.

Cameron BoozerForward
Medium · 61
PrimaryDavion Mitchell· 84 Perimeter DStrong defender
Secondary: Giannis Antetokounmpo · help from Bam Adebayo
MarketSeasonProjLineOverLean
Points15.616.2
15.559%Over
Rebounds4.64.8
4.561%Over
Assists1.92
250%Lean under
Pts + Reb + Ast22.123
2263%Over
Pts + Reb20.221
2063%Over
Pts + Ast17.518.2
17.560%Over
Points — chance to reach
15+66%20+10%
Pts + Reb + Ast — chance to reach
20+82%25+27%

Why — matchup factors

Opponent defense62.7/100
Soft unit — points come easier.
Primary defenderDavion Mitchell · 84
Strong defender on the ball.
Pace100.7 poss
Up-tempo game — more possessions to fill the box score.
Scheme fitDrop coverage
Neutral vs drop coverage.
VenueHome
Home floor — small boost.
RestRested
Rested — no back-to-back.

Cameron Boozer draws Miami Heat's drop coverage scheme — sits the big back to wall off the rim and lives with contested mid-range looks.

Primary assignment projects to Davion Mitchell (strong defender, 84 Perimeter D), Giannis Antetokounmpo secondary, with Bam Adebayo as the low-man/help.

Model lines Boozer at 16.2 pts (range 13.5–18.9) vs a 15.5 line — a lean to clear it (59%).

Biggest edge: opponent defense — soft unit — points come easier.

Model favors Miami Heat (55%), projected 118–120, ~238 total at 100.7 pace.