Portland Trail Blazers vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction and Preview for 3/4/2026

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  • Matchup: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Memphis Grizzlies
  • Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
  • Venue: FedExForum, Memphis, TN
  • Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network

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The Memphis Grizzlies (23-36) aim to secure a victory against the Portland Trail Blazers (29-33) at FedExForum this Wednesday.

NBA predictions for the Portland Trail Blazers featuring Jrue Holiday

In their previous outing, the Trail Blazers faced off against the Hawks but suffered a defeat with a final score of 135-101. Portland recorded a field goal percentage of 40.2% (35 out of 87) and connected on 13 of 37 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 18 of 26 attempts, resulting in a percentage of 69.2%. On the rebounding front, they secured 38 boards, including 9 offensive rebounds, and dished out 23 assists. They also forced Atlanta into 15 turnovers while registering 5 steals. Defensively, the Blazers allowed the Hawks to shoot an impressive 55.4% from the field, with Atlanta notching 36 assists and 10 steals. Additionally, Atlanta collected 54 rebounds (13 offensive, 41 defensive) and recorded 6 blocks, shooting 78.3% from the free-throw line on 18 of 23 attempts, along with draining 15 out of 40 from three-point distance. In total fouls, Portland ended up with 15 while Atlanta was called for 25.

Jrue Holiday was pivotal in the last game, finishing with 23 points on 9 of 16 shooting. He played for 28 minutes, grabbing 6 rebounds, while ending the match with a shooting percentage of 56.3% and contributing 4 assists.

The Trail Blazers come into this game with a season record of 29-33, averaging 115.2 points per game, ranking them 17th in the league. They shoot 45.0% from the field and hit 33.7% of their three-point attempts (885 of 2,624), along with achieving a free-throw percentage of 76.7%. On average, Portland collects 45.6 boards per game and has accumulated 1,530 assists this season, placing 22nd in the NBA for team assists. They turn the ball over 17.3 times per game and are committing 20.1 personal fouls nightly.

On defense, the Trail Blazers force their opponents into 15.5 turnovers per game while giving up 22.0 personal fouls. They hold opponents to 36.3% shooting from three-point range and are 24th in the league for points allowed per game (118.4). Overall, Portland allows a field goal percentage of 47.6% (2,657 of 5,578) while conceding 43.7 rebounds per game. They rank 25th in assists allowed, giving up a total of 1,678 this year.

In their last game, the Grizzlies claimed a 125-106 victory against the Pacers. Memphis allowed Indiana to grab 31 rebounds overall (7 offensive), and finished the game with a shooting percentage of 51.1% from the field (48 of 94), while connecting on 15 of 39 attempts from three (38.5%). They went 13 of 19 from the free-throw line, achieving a percentage of 68.4%. Memphis saw the Pacers score on 39 of 80 attempts, equating to an efficiency of 48.8%. The Grizzlies scored 15 out of 35 from three-point range at a rate of 42.9%. They secured 27 defensive and 13 offensive rebounds totaling 40 rebounds for the match, while also recording 12 steals and committing 13 turnovers.

Taylor Hendricks had a noteworthy performance for the Grizzlies, shooting 7 of 11 for a 63.6% field goal percentage while pulling down 5 rebounds, totaling 19 points in just 24 minutes on the court without any assists.

With a record of 23-36 this season, the Grizzlies boast a shooting percentage of 46.2% from the floor, placing them 21st in the NBA. They have scored a total of 6,827 points this season, averaging 115.7 points per game, and grab 44.4 rebounds per contest. Their assist average of 28.9 puts them 5th in the league, while they turn the ball over 15.1 times each game. Memphis commits an average of 19.9 fouls and is 79.5% proficient from the free-throw line.

Defensively, Memphis permits opponents a shooting percentage of 36.2% from three-point distance (838 of 2,317) and allows 78.3% on free throws. They yield an average of 27.5 assists and 45.1 rebounds per game, ranked 24th and 23rd, respectively, in the league. The Grizzlies stand at 23rd in points allowed per game with an average of 117.7 while forcing 15.3 turnovers and allowing a field goal shooting percentage of 47.1% (17th in the league).

What’s the prediction for tonight’s parlay?

Choice: Back Memphis and the under on total points.

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Pick: Memphis Grizzlies and the under on total points
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