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Miami Heat @ Memphis Grizzlies

Matchup model · Thursday, November 26, 2026

Miami Heat
Away · off 72 / def 79.6
47% win
@
112113
proj · O/U 225 · 96.6 pace
Memphis Grizzlies
Home · off 63.4 / def 74.9
53% win

Game markets

Moneyline
Miami Heat+113
Memphis Grizzlies-113
53% / 47% win
Spread
Memphis Grizzlies -0.5
home covers 50%
+5.569%+2.560%-0.550%-3.540%-6.531%
Total
O/U 225
96.6 pace
217o67%221o59%225o50%229o41%233o33%
Miami HeatDrop coverageoff 72 · def 79.6 · pace 96.9
Giannis AntetokounmpoForward
Medium · 55
PrimaryKentavious Caldwell-Pope· 78 Perimeter DStrong defender
Secondary: Jaylen Wells · help from Zach Edey
MarketSeasonProjLineOverLean
Points27.627.7
27.552%Lean over
Rebounds9.89.8
1046%Lean under
Assists5.45.4
5.547%Lean under
Pts + Reb + Ast42.842.9
4349%Lean under
Pts + Reb37.437.5
37.550%Lean over
Pts + Ast3333.1
3351%Lean over
Points — chance to reach
25+72%30+31%35+6%
Pts + Reb + Ast — chance to reach
35+91%40+69%45+36%50+12%

Why — matchup factors

Opponent defense74.9/100
Middle-of-the-pack defense.
Primary defenderKentavious Caldwell-Pope · 78
Strong defender on the ball.
Pace96.6 poss
League-average tempo.
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 27.7 pts (range 23.5–32) vs a 27.5 line — a lean to clear it (52%).

Model favors Memphis Grizzlies (53%), projected 112–113, ~225 total at 96.6 pace.

Norman PowellGuard
Low · 52
PrimaryKentavious Caldwell-Pope· 78 Perimeter DStrong defender
Secondary: Jaylen Wells · help from Zach Edey
MarketSeasonProjLineOverLean
Points21.721.8
21.553%Lean over
Rebounds3.53.5
3.550%Lean under
Assists2.52.5
2.550%Lean over
Pts + Reb + Ast27.727.8
27.553%Lean over
Pts + Reb25.225.3
2553%Lean over
Pts + Ast24.224.3
2453%Lean over
Points — chance to reach
20+69%25+19%
Pts + Reb + Ast — chance to reach
25+76%30+29%

Why — matchup factors

Opponent defense74.9/100
Middle-of-the-pack defense.
Primary defenderKentavious Caldwell-Pope · 78
Strong defender on the ball.
Pace96.6 poss
League-average tempo.
Scheme fitDrop coverage
Drop coverage concedes the pull-up/mid-range he likes.
VenueAway
On the road — small drag.
RestRested
Rested — no back-to-back.

Norman Powell 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 Powell at 21.8 pts (range 18.5–25.1) vs a 21.5 line — a lean to clear it (53%).

Biggest edge: scheme fit — drop coverage concedes the pull-up/mid-range he likes.

Model favors Memphis Grizzlies (53%), projected 112–113, ~225 total at 96.6 pace.

Memphis GrizzliesDrop coverageoff 63.4 · def 74.9 · pace 96.2
Ja MorantGuard
Medium · 58
PrimaryDavion Mitchell· 84 Perimeter DStrong defender
Secondary: Giannis Antetokounmpo · help from Bam Adebayo
MarketSeasonProjLineOverLean
Points19.519.4
19.548%Lean under
Rebounds3.33.3
3.543%Lean under
Assists8.18.1
851%Lean over
Pts + Reb + Ast30.930.7
3147%Lean under
Pts + Reb22.822.7
2346%Lean under
Pts + Ast27.627.4
27.549%Lean under
Points — chance to reach
15+91%20+43%25+4%
Pts + Reb + Ast — chance to reach
25+91%30+56%35+16%

Why — matchup factors

Opponent defense79.6/100
Middle-of-the-pack defense.
Primary defenderDavion Mitchell · 84
Strong defender on the ball.
Pace96.6 poss
League-average tempo.
Scheme fitDrop coverage
Drop coverage concedes the pull-up/mid-range he likes.
VenueHome
Home floor — small boost.
RestRested
Rested — no back-to-back.

Ja Morant 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 Morant at 19.4 pts (range 16.4–22.3) vs a 19.5 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (48%).

Biggest edge: scheme fit — drop coverage concedes the pull-up/mid-range he likes.

Model favors Memphis Grizzlies (53%), projected 113–112, ~225 total at 96.6 pace.

Santi AldamaForward
Medium · 55
PrimaryDavion Mitchell· 84 Perimeter DStrong defender
Secondary: Giannis Antetokounmpo · help from Bam Adebayo
MarketSeasonProjLineOverLean
Points1413.9
1449%Lean under
Rebounds6.76.7
6.555%Lean over
Assists2.92.9
346%Lean under
Pts + Reb + Ast23.623.5
23.550%Lean under
Pts + Reb20.720.6
20.551%Lean over
Pts + Ast16.916.8
1747%Lean under
Points — chance to reach
10+90%15+36%
Pts + Reb + Ast — chance to reach
20+86%25+32%

Why — matchup factors

Opponent defense79.6/100
Middle-of-the-pack defense.
Primary defenderDavion Mitchell · 84
Strong defender on the ball.
Pace96.6 poss
League-average tempo.
Scheme fitDrop coverage
Neutral vs drop coverage.
VenueHome
Home floor — small boost.
RestRested
Rested — no back-to-back.

Santi Aldama 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 Aldama at 13.9 pts (range 11.2–16.6) vs a 14 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (49%).

Biggest edge: venue — home floor — small boost.

Model favors Memphis Grizzlies (53%), projected 113–112, ~225 total at 96.6 pace.