Does this feel like a trap game in the worst way for Memphis? Absolutely (I'd take the Mavs on the 1Q line for sure). The Grizzlies are on an 11-game winning streak and had to play to the end Thursday night vs. Minnesota. But the Grizz didn't have to travel and they also get center Steven Adams back. He has been out since Jan. 6. If the Mavs had Kristaps Porzingis, I'd pass on this game but at this low of a spread/ML, we have to do it.

Memphis is the hottest team in the NBA and has a chance to win its 12th consecutive game on Friday at home. The Grizzlies have won five straight contests by eight points or more and have covered 10 times during their hot streak. Dallas scored 85 points against New York earlier this week, and I don't think the visitors will have the firepower to make this a close game without Kristaps Porzingis. The Grizzlies comfortably beat the Mavericks by seven and held them under 34 percent shooting without Ja Morant the last time the unicorn didn't suit up against them.