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 CLE | This season | MEM |
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| 4-2 | Record | 6-0 |
| 2-4 | ATS | 6-0 |
| 3-3 | O/U | 2-4 |
ATS = covered-didn’t-push · O/U = overs-unders
Model: projects CLE 118–115 · win probability CLE 59%
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model 233.6
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The model has not beaten the closing line: with an edge of 3 or more it went 212-225 in 2025-26. Model record
What could decide it: MEM has more of the edges
CLE 2, MEM 6 · 2026-27 so far
CLEBigFree throws
Free throw rate: CLE 28.9, MEM 25.3. Allowed: CLE 23.2, MEM 31.4
CLEBigCLE offense vs MEM defense
Offense 2nd of 30 against a defense 13th, on the model’s ratings
MEMBigMEM offense vs CLE defense
Offense 11th of 30 against a defense 20th, on the model’s ratings
MEMBigRecent form
Last 5: CLE 2-3 ATS, margin +7.6; MEM 5-0 ATS, margin +14.2
MEMSmallRebounding
Offensive rebound rate: CLE 26.7%, MEM 30.6%. Defensive: CLE 73.9%, MEM 75.0%
MEMSmallThree-pointers
CLE hits 37.0% and allows 33.7%; MEM hits 41.7% and allows 30.0%. Threes are 43.6% and 42.1% of their shots
Context
Schedule so far
CLE has played the 24th-hardest schedule, MEM the 30th. A record against a soft schedule means less
MEMSmallShooting
Effective FG%: CLE 55.3 and allows 52.5; MEM 55.9 and allows 49.2
Context
Tempo
About 105 possessions: CLE plays 106.2 a game (3rd fastest), MEM 103.6 (13th). Faster games mean more points
MEMSmallHome court
MEM at home. This season: MEM 2-0 at home, CLE 1-2 away
Even
Turnovers
Turnover rate: CLE 14.2%, MEM 15.4%. Forced: CLE 14.1%, MEM 15.7%
Even
Who is back
Minutes back from last season: CLE 100%, MEM 100%. Transfers in: CLE 0, MEM 0. Early in a season, turnover makes teams harder to price
Market vs model
The model’s numbers beside the market’s
MarketModelModel edge
Spread
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ModelCLE -3.1
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Total
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Model233.6
Model edge—
Projected score
CLE 118.4 · MEM 115.2
Win probability
CLE 59%
1st half
Spread
CLE -1.9
Total
116.8
Projected score
CLE 59.4 · MEM 57.5
Market
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Pre-game lines only (ESPN, DraftKings first). After tip-off the line shown is the closing line.
Last 10 games
2026-27, before tip-off
| Straight up | Spread | Over / under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLElast 6 | 4-2 67% | 2-4 33% | 3-3 50% |
| MEMlast 6 | 6-0 100% | 6-0 100% | 2-4 33% |
Recent meetings
Last 5 of 10 since 2021-22
CLE 7–3 MEMCLE leads · 10 games since 2021-22 · CLE has won the last 7 meetings · CLE 5-5 ATS
| Date | Result | Line | Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2025-26 | CLE 142 @ MEM 126 | MEM +13.5 | CLE W |
| Nov 15, 2025-26 | MEM 100 @ CLE 108 | CLE -10.5 | MEM W |
| Mar 14, 2024-25 | CLE 133 @ MEM 124 | MEM +1.5 | CLE W |
| Feb 23, 2024-25 | MEM 123 @ CLE 129 | CLE -5.5 | CLE W |
| Apr 10, 2023-24 | MEM 98 @ CLE 110 | CLE -19.5 | MEM W |
ATS History · 2026-27
WwinLloss·Wats winLats lossPpush·Owent over the totalUwent under the total
Cavaliers
6 games played
Straight up
4-2
67% wins
Against the spread
2-4
33% covers · avg +0.2 pts vs the line
Over / Under
3-3
50% overs · avg +1.5 pts vs the total
Game by game: lines, results and totals
Lines, results and totalsCover margin by game · points beyond the lineTotal margin by game · points over or under the total
Day
Opp
Result
MissedCovered
Margin
22
@
PHI
PHIL 106-114
−5.5
24
vs
BKN
BKNW 125-121
−7.5
26
vs
MIN
MINW 127-125
−1.5
28
vs
WSH
WSHW 121-111
+0.5
29
@
ATL
ATLL 111-114
−1.5
31
@
MIL
MILW 136-111
+16.5
covered 2didn’t cover 4avg +0.2 ptslonger = bigger margin
Day
Opp
Result
UnderOver
Margin
22
@PHI
PHIL 106-114
−17.5
24
vsBKN
BKNW 125-121
+17.5
26
vsMIN
MINW 127-125
+17.5
28
vsWSH
WSHW 121-111
−8.5
29
@ATL
ATLL 111-114
−12.5
31
@MIL
MILW 136-111
+12.5
over 3under 3avg +1.5 ptslonger = bigger margin
Grizzlies
6 games played
Straight up
6-0
100% wins
Against the spread
6-0
100% covers · avg +14.8 pts vs the line
Over / Under
2-4
33% overs · avg −8.2 pts vs the total
Game by game: lines, results and totals
Lines, results and totalsCover margin by game · points beyond the lineTotal margin by game · points over or under the total
Day
Opp
Result
MissedCovered
Margin
21
vs
UTAH
UTAHW 123-103
+18.5
23
@
GS
GSW 111-108
+7.5
25
@
SAC
SACW 123-112
+7.5
26
@UTAH
UTAHW 110-105
+3.5
29
@
POR
PORW 124-103
+28.5
31
vsSAC
SACW 136-105
+23.5
covered 6didn’t cover 0avg +14.8 ptslonger = bigger margin
Day
Opp
Result
UnderOver
Margin
21
vsUTAH
UTAHW 123-103
−14.5
23
@GS
GSW 111-108
−17.5
25
@SAC
SACW 123-112
+0.5
26
@UTAH
UTAHW 110-105
−22.5
29
@POR
PORW 124-103
−6.5
31
vsSAC
SACW 136-105
+11.5
over 2under 4avg −8.2 ptslonger = bigger margin
Line = the team’s closing spread (negative = favored). ATS number = points beyond the line; total number = combined points.
Grizzlies has the better starters
Position by position: Cavaliers 1, Grizzlies 2, even 2
CavaliersBetterGrizzlies
G J. Harden16.7 pts · 4.8 reb · 6.3 ast
Score 53
→MEMBig
G T. Jerome25.8 pts · 3.2 reb · 5.6 ast
Score 97
G D. Mitchell22.7 pts · 5.3 reb · 4.5 ast
Score 86
=Even
F C. Boozer17.7 pts · 10.5 reb · 5.7 ast
Score 87
G S. Merrill8.5 pts · 3 reb · 2.3 ast
Score 90
←CLEBig
F C. Coward13 pts · 8.6 reb · 2.6 ast
Score 33
C E. Mobley19.7 pts · 8.2 reb · 3.5 ast
Score 30
→MEMBig
F J. Wells12.2 pts · 3.3 reb · 1 ast
Score 85
C J. Allen15.3 pts · 9.2 reb · 1.5 ast
Score 100
=Even
C Z. Edey7 pts · 7 reb · 1 ast
Score 92
CavaliersBetterGrizzlies
CLE offense2nd of 30 · +4.0
←CLEBig
MEM defense13th of 30 · +1.1
CLE defense20th of 30 · -1.2
→MEMSmall
MEM offense11th of 30 · +1.3
Backcourt+25.3 · 3 players
←CLEBig
Backcourt+16.5 · 1 player
Frontcourt+17.9 · 2 players
→MEMBig
Frontcourt+29.5 · 4 players
Bench+4.1 · 5 players
←CLEBig
Bench-18.8 · 5 players
Score, worst to bestCLE betterMEM betterNEW no NBA numbers yet
Depth chart
Projected rotation by position, starters outlined
CavaliersGuards
J. Harden34 minD. Mitchell33 minS. Merrill24 minM. Thomas21 minT. Proctor12 minC. Porter8 min
Forwards
M. Hezonja18 minT. Enaruna10 minR. Minix7 min
Centers
E. Mobley33 minJ. Allen28 minT. Bryant11 minE. UdehNew
Out
P. WatsonDay-To-DayJ. TysonOut
GrizzliesGuards
T. Jerome30 minJ. Mashack22 minJ. Small21 minC. Spencer19 minW. Clayton11 min
Forwards
C. Boozer31 minC. Coward28 minJ. Wells27 minJ. Grant24 minT. Hendricks19 minO. Prosper19 min
Centers
Z. Edey20 minI. Stewart18 minC. Cooper3 min
Out
S. PippenDay-To-DayQ. PostDay-To-Day
Matchup stats
2026-27 · rank among 30 teams
Scoring
Points per game
CLE121.0 #2MEM121.2 #1Points per possession
CLE1.14 #7MEM1.16 #4Pace (possessions)
CLE106.2 #3MEM103.6 #13Shooting
Effective FG%
CLE55.3 #7MEM55.9 #53-point %
CLE37.0 #8MEM41.7 #13-point attempt rate
CLE43.6 #12MEM42.1 #19Free throw rate
CLE28.9 #13MEM25.3 #22Possessions
Turnover rate
CLE14.2 #6MEM15.4 #16Offensive rebound rate
CLE26.7 #20MEM30.6 #5Assists per game
CLE28.7 #4MEM27.0 #13Defense
Points allowed
CLE116.0 #20MEM106.0 #3Points allowed per possession
CLE1.09 #14MEM1.03 #2Opponent effective FG%
CLE52.5 #12MEM49.2 #3Opponent 3-point %
CLE33.7 #11MEM30.0 #3Turnovers forced
CLE14.1 #25MEM15.7 #15Defensive rebound rate
CLE73.9 #11MEM75.0 #9Steals per game
CLE7.8 #22MEM6.3 #28Blocks per game
CLE6.3 #6MEM5.2 #11| CLE | MEM | |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring | ||
| 121.0 #2 | Points per game | 121.2 #1 |
| 1.14 #7 | Points per possession | 1.16 #4 |
| 106.2 #3 | Pace (possessions) | 103.6 #13 |
| Shooting | ||
| 55.3 #7 | Effective FG% | 55.9 #5 |
| 37.0 #8 | 3-point % | 41.7 #1 |
| 43.6 #12 | 3-point attempt rate | 42.1 #19 |
| 28.9 #13 | Free throw rate | 25.3 #22 |
| Possessions | ||
| 14.2 #6 | Turnover rate | 15.4 #16 |
| 26.7 #20 | Offensive rebound rate | 30.6 #5 |
| 28.7 #4 | Assists per game | 27.0 #13 |
| Defense | ||
| 116.0 #20 | Points allowed | 106.0 #3 |
| 1.09 #14 | Points allowed per possession | 1.03 #2 |
| 52.5 #12 | Opponent effective FG% | 49.2 #3 |
| 33.7 #11 | Opponent 3-point % | 30.0 #3 |
| 14.1 #25 | Turnovers forced | 15.7 #15 |
| 73.9 #11 | Defensive rebound rate | 75.0 #9 |
| 7.8 #22 | Steals per game | 6.3 #28 |
| 6.3 #6 | Blocks per game | 5.2 #11 |
Cavaliers
4-2 overall · 3-2 in conference · Eastern Conference
Last five, 2026-27
- W@ Bucks136–111
- L@ Hawks111–114
- Wvs Wizards121–111
- Wvs Timberwolves127–125
- Wvs Nets125–121
A week or more of rest.
Grizzlies
6-0 overall · 6-0 in conference · Western Conference
Last five, 2026-27
- Wvs Kings136–105
- W@ Trail Blazers124–103
- W@ Jazz110–105
- W@ Kings123–112
- W@ Warriors111–108
A week or more of rest.