Alright, let’s talk about these Grizzlies. So, I wanted to see what I could figure out about how they’re gonna do this season, especially those first 10 games. Started poking around, looking for anything I could find – expert takes, injury reports, betting odds, the whole nine yards.
First thing I did was check out some predictions from the big shots. Found this one guy, Damichael Cole, over at Commercial Appeal, who had some pretty bold takes on the Grizzlies’ season. I mean, some of them were a bit out there, but hey, it got me thinking.
Then I dove into the injury reports. Turns out, as of November 6th, they’re gonna be missing Bane because of an oblique issue, Smart’s got an ankle problem, GG Jackson II has a foot thing, and Vince Williams is dealing with some leg trouble. That’s a lot of manpower down, you know? It’s gotta make a difference in those early games.
Next, I looked at the betting odds for their game against the Jazz. Saw that the Grizzlies were favored by 3 points, with an over/under of 228.5. That got me wondering, how accurate are these odds, really? I mean, they’re saying the Grizzlies are gonna win, but with all those injuries, I wasn’t so sure.
I also stumbled upon some predictions about whether the Grizzlies would trade Marcus Smart. Seems like most folks think they won’t. Interesting, right? I guess they see him as a key part of the team, even with the rough start they’ve had.
After that, I checked out some more general predictions about the team’s performance. One place had them at -398 odds. That’s, like, a really strong favorite, but again, with all the injuries, I’m not so convinced.
So, after all this digging, here’s what I’m thinking. Those first 10 games are gonna be tough. They’re starting against the Jazz in Salt Lake City, and that’s never an easy place to play. Plus, with all those injuries, I can see them struggling to get into a rhythm. I wouldn’t be surprised if they drop a few games they’re supposed to win. It’s a long season, though, so they’ve got time to turn things around. We’ll just have to wait and see how it all plays out. It’s going to be interesting, that’s for sure.
- Started with: Checking out expert predictions.
- Moved to: Examining injury reports.
- Dug into: Betting odds for specific games.
- Considered: Trade rumors and their implications.
- Ended with: Forming my own opinion on their early-season performance.
It’s all just speculation at this point, but it’s fun to think about. Basketball’s a wild sport, anything can happen. I’ll be keeping an eye on them, that’s for sure. Maybe I’ll even place a bet or two, who knows?
My Final Thought
I guess we’ll see how close I get. I am just guessing here, but that is half the fun. Let’s see how wrong I am!
