Memphis Grizzlies vs Indiana Pacers Prediction, 3/1/2026 Preview and Pick

Game: Memphis Grizzlies vs Indiana Pacers

Date: Sunday, March 1, 2026

Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN

TV: FanDuel Sports Network

The Memphis Grizzlies (22-36) are traveling to Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday where they will attempt to defeat the Indiana Pacers (15-45).

The Grizzlies took the court against the Mavericks and notched a win by a score of 124-105 in their last game. Memphis wrapped up the game having earned a 50.5% field goal percentage (47 of 93) and converted 12 of their 32 shots from beyond the arc. At the charity stripe, the Grizzlies converted 18 of their 21 tries for a percentage of 85.7%. In reference to grabbing rebounds, they compiled 43 with 10 of them being on the offensive end. They also recorded 29 dimes for this game in addition to creating 21 turnovers and getting 13 steals. In terms of defense, Memphis allowed the other team to shoot 42.0% from the floor on 37 out of 88 shooting. Dallas doled out 24 dimes and had 4 steals for this game. Moreover, Dallas snagged 46 boards (13 offensive, 33 defensive) and added 7 blocks. Dallas finished shooting 66.7% from the free throw line by making 22 of 33 attempts. They knocked down 9 of 32 tries from long range. With respect to fouls, the Grizzlies ended up with 26 and the Mavericks finished the game with 13 fouls.

Cam Spencer is one guy who was important for the contest. He ended up scoring 25 points on 9 of 16 shooting. He saw the court for 25 mins played and pulled down 2 boards. Spencer finished shooting 56.3% from the field and also recorded 3 dimes.

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Memphis steps onto the court with a mark of 22-36 this season. They currently have an average of 115.6 points per game (16th in the league) while going 46.1% from the floor. The Grizzlies are connecting on 35.2% on 3-point shots (781 of 2,217) and 79.3% from the free throw line. As a team, Memphis is pulling down 44.5 rebounds per game and has accounted for 1,672 dimes this season, which has them ranked 9th in the league in terms of passing the rock. They turn the ball over 15.2 times per game and as a squad they commit 20.0 fouls on a nightly basis.

On the defensive end, the Grizzlies have forced 15.2 turnovers per game and they draw 20.1 personal fouls. They are ranked 16th in basketball in giving up assists to the opposition with 1,593 surrendered so far this season. The Grizzlies defense is giving up a FG percentage of 47.1% (2,491 of 5,291) and they relinquish 45.3 rebounds per contest as a basketball team. They surrender 36.1% on shots from beyond the perimeter while they are 22nd in the league in points per game allowed (117.9).

When they last stepped on the court, the Pacers took a defeat with a final score of 133-109 against the Hornets. With respect to rebounding, Indiana permitted Charlotte to grab 46 in all (11 on the offensive side). They finished the game shooting 47.8% from three-point range by shooting 22 of 46 and finished the contest at 15 out of 19 at the free throw line (78.9%). The Pacers allowed the Hornets to bury 48 of their 86 attempts from the floor which gave them a percentage of 55.8% in the matchup. When the final whistle was blown, the Pacers finished the game shooting 41 for 87 from the field which had them sitting at 47.1%. In reference to shots from beyond the perimeter, Indiana buried 11 out of 35 attempts (31.4%). They were able to knock down 16 of the free throws for a rate of 80.0%. The Hornets committed 19 fouls for the contest which got the Pacers to the charity stripe for a total of 20 attempts. They also gave up possession of the ball 12 times, while getting 7 steals for the matchup. The Pacers recorded 25 defensive boards and 12 offensive rebounds totaling 37 in this matchup.

Andrew Nembhard was important for the Pacers for the contest. He knocked down 6 of 14 for the game for a rate of 42.9%, and tallied 3 rebounds. Nembhard tallied 20 points in his 29 minutes of playing time and tallied 7 assists for the contest.

Indiana has a win-loss mark of 15-45 so far this season. When it comes to offense, the Pacers are shooting 45.0% from the field, which is 29th in the league. Indiana has accounted for 6,689 pts on the year (111.5 per contest) and they pull down 42.6 rebounds per game. They are earning an assist 26.3 times per contest (16th in basketball) and they turn it over 14.5 times per game. The Pacers have committed 21.6 personal fouls per game and they go 76.9% from the free throw line.

The Indiana defense allows 34.6% on 3-point attempts (691 of 2,000) and opponents are knocking down 76.5% of their foul shots. They surrender 26.2 dimes and 47.0 total rebounds per game, which ranks them 11th and 28th in basketball. The Pacers are ranked 25th in the league in points given up per game with 119.5. They are able to force 13.9 TO's every game and have let teams shoot 48.8% from the floor (27th in the NBA).

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Tony Sink's Pick: Take Memphis

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