Grizzlies Face Heat in Key NBA Matchup on April 3

MIAMI, Fla. — The Memphis Grizzlies are set to square off against the Miami Heat in a crucial interconference matchup on Wednesday night, April 3, 2025. The game, which will take place at Kaseya Center, is scheduled to tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET.

The Grizzlies (44-32) are currently tied for the sixth seed in the Western Conference but are struggling, having dropped their last four games. In their most recent outing, the team fell to the Golden State Warriors, 134-125. Meanwhile, the Heat (35-41) are on a hot streak, winning six consecutive games following a 124-103 victory over the Boston Celtics.

Memphis is entering this matchup as 5.5-point favorites, according to the latest odds from SportsLine consensus. The line opened at Memphis -3.5, with the over/under for the game set at 226 total points. The Grizzlies are currently at -222 on the money line, while Miami sits at +183.

In their pursuit of victory, the Grizzlies will rely heavily on point guard Ja Morant, who has demonstrated remarkable consistency, scoring 20 or more points in 13 straight games. Morant scored 36 points and recorded six assists against Golden State on Tuesday. This season, he is averaging 22.7 points, 7.4 assists, and 4.2 rebounds in 30.2 minutes per game.

Power forward Jaren Jackson Jr. is another key player for Memphis. In a recent loss to the Warriors, Jackson achieved a double-double with 20 points and 15 rebounds. He has been a pivotal part of the Grizzlies’ offense, averaging 22.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, and contributing defensively with 1.6 blocks per game.

On the other side of the court, the Heat’s offensive efforts are spearheaded by guard Tyler Herro, who is averaging 23.7 points, 5.6 assists, and 5.2 rebounds in 35.6 minutes this season. In a recent game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Herro scored 30 points to help secure Miami’s win. Additionally, center Bam Adebayo brings a strong presence in the paint, registering a double-double with 28 points and 12 rebounds in a win over the Washington Wizards earlier this week.

In terms of injuries, Miami will be without forward Andrew Wiggins (hamstring), and Duncan Robinson’s status remains questionable due to back issues. These factors could play a significant role in the dynamics of the game.

The SportsLine Projection Model has simulated this matchup 10,000 times, projecting a total of 233 combined points and indicating one side of the spread hitting in nearly 60% of simulations. As the teams prepare for this clash, bettors will be closely monitoring the injury reports and last-minute decisions that could impact their wager choices.

As the Grizzlies aim to halt their losing streak and the Heat look to extend their winning run, both teams carry significant stakes heading into this pivotal game.