MMBets: The Memphis Grizzlies are going to be scrappy

David Trink of Mavs Moneyball argues that the rebuilding Memphis Grizzlies will be a surprisingly scrappy team that opponents will struggle to face. Following trades that sent Ja Morant to Portland and Jaren Jackson Jr. to Utah, Memphis enters the season with an inexperienced roster guided by head coach Tuomas Iisalo. Trink predicts the Grizzlies will outperform expectations and exceed their projected regular-season betting total of 30.5 wins.

The roster now centers around young talent, including Duke draft pick Cameron Boozer, Cedric Coward, Jaylen Wells, and Zach Edey. Memphis also added veteran presence by acquiring Jerami Grant and Isaiah Stewart alongside Quentin Post. Despite having only four players with over three years of NBA experience, Trink believes the young core's defensive energy, ball movement, and veteran leadership could push the team toward 35 wins.