- Matchup: New York Knicks vs Memphis Grizzlies
- Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Venue: FedExForum, Memphis, TN
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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On Wednesday, the Memphis Grizzlies (23-44) will face off against the New York Knicks (44-25) at FedExForum.
The Knicks recently defeated the Warriors in a close matchup, winning 110-107. New York posted 15 personal fouls while Golden State had 20. The Knicks excelled from beyond the arc, sinking 14 of 38 three-point attempts. Golden State managed an impressive 86.7% from the free-throw line, converting 13 of 15. The Warriors grabbed 35 rebounds (11 offensive and 24 defensive) and recorded 6 blocks. They also dished out 27 assists and made 9 steals. Defensively, New York allowed the Warriors to shoot 48.8% from the floor, permitting 40 of 82 shots to find the net. The Knicks registered 23 assists and forced 18 turnovers while collecting 9 steals. In total, they pulled down 44 rebounds, with 16 offensive, and shot 95.7% from the charity stripe, making 22 of 23 attempts. Overall, New York concluded the game with a shooting percentage of 46.4% (39 of 84) and hit 10 of 32 three-point shots.
Jalen Brunson was instrumental in the Knicks’ last game, shooting at a rate of 45.0% and dishing out 9 assists. He played for 36 minutes, collecting 1 rebound and scoring a total of 30 points on 9 of 20 shooting.
Entering this game, New York boasts a record of 44-25 for the season, averaging 13.7 turnovers and 20.4 personal fouls per game. The Knicks are averaging 46.2 rebounds and have dished out 1,889 assists across the season, ranking 10th in the league for assists. They have a three-point shooting percentage of 37.2% (1,001 of 2,690) and a free-throw percentage of 78.9%. The Knicks score an average of 116.9 points per game (10th overall) while shooting 47.3% from the field.
Defensively, the Knicks force 14.3 turnovers per game and commit 19.4 personal fouls. They rank 8th in the league for assists allowed, having conceded 1,701 assists this season. Their opponents shoot 45.7% (2,714 of 5,941) against them, and they allow an average of 41.2 rebounds per game, surrendering 35.6% from beyond the arc. The Knicks rank 5th in the NBA in points allowed per game, giving up an average of 110.6 points.
In their last game, the Grizzlies lost to the Bulls, finishing at 132-107. Memphis allowed Chicago to gather 47 total rebounds (13 offensive) while shooting 37.5% from long range, making 18 out of 48 attempts. They had an 85.7% success rate from the free-throw line, converting 18 of 21. The Bulls shot 51.6%, making 48 of 93 attempts, while Memphis hit 45.3% from the field (39 of 86) and 35.9% from three-point range (14 of 39). The Grizzlies attempted 19 free throws after Chicago committed 16 fouls and turned the ball over 18 times, recording 10 steals in the game. They managed 27 defensive boards and 10 offensive rebounds, totaling 37 rebounds.
Cedric Coward was notable for the Grizzlies, scoring 17 points in 24 minutes and providing 5 assists. He shot 53.8%, hitting 7 out of 13 attempts, but didn’t record any rebounds.
Memphis is currently standing at 23-44 for the season, committing 20.3 personal fouls per game and hitting 79.2% from the free-throw line. They average 28.6 assists (ranked 7th in the league) but struggle with 15.2 turnovers per game. Throughout the season, they have scored a total of 7,744 points, averaging 115.6 points per contest, with 43.5 rebounds per game. Offensively, the Grizzlies are shooting 46.0%, placing them 22nd in the NBA.
Defensively, Memphis ranks 24th, allowing 118.6 points per game. They generate 15.5 turnovers per game but allow teams to shoot 47.6% from the field, ranking them 24th in that category. Their opponents shoot 36.1% from three-point range, converting 936 of 2,590 attempts, and they allow 78.5% from the free-throw line. Memphis concedes an average of 27.4 assists and 45.6 total rebounds, placing them 21st and 23rd in the league, respectively.
Will tonight’s NBA game end with a cover against the spread?
Recommendation: Bet on New York
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