Grizzlies Favored Against Heat in Friday Night Showdown

MEMPHIS, Tennessee — The Memphis Grizzlies (1-0) will host the Miami Heat (0-1) on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on FDSSE and FDSSUN. Memphis enters the matchup as a 2.5-point favorite with the over/under set at 231.5 points.

The Grizzlies kicked off their season with a strong performance, defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 128-122. Ja Morant was the standout player, scoring 35 points and contributing three rebounds and three assists. Jaren Jackson Jr. added 18 points and eight rebounds as all five Memphis starters scored in double figures.

Meanwhile, the Heat are looking to bounce back after losing their season opener to the Orlando Magic, 125-121. Although Miami was unable to secure a win, they managed to cover the +8.5 spread. Norman Powell led the Heat with 28 points, including four three-pointers, while Bam Adebayo recorded a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds.

In this matchup, the Grizzlies are favored to win, largely due to their home-court advantage and their impressive start to the season. Oddsmakers have favored Memphis as they aim to extend their winning streak against the Heat, who are still searching for consistency.

Notably, Miami’s offensive options have been limited. Tyler Herro, their leading scorer from last season, is sidelined, which could hinder the Heat’s offensive output. Davion Mitchell, the Heat’s new starting point guard, showed promise in his debut, scoring 16 points and providing 12 assists against Orlando.

Both teams demonstrated strong offensive capabilities in their season openers, and while the Grizzlies excelled, the Heat are anticipated to improve offensively. Betting trends suggest that the over may hit, as both teams were profitable on over bets last season. The Grizzlies went 49-39 to the over, while the Heat were close behind at 48-40.

The game promises excitement as both teams seek to establish their identity early in the season. As it stands, momentum favors the Grizzlies, but the Heat could easily turn the tide with a strong performance.