6 Best Memphis Grizzlies bets to make before 2022-23 NBA season begins

Ja Morant to average 8+ assists per game for Memphis Grizzlies

Odds: (+370)
Sportsbook: FanDuel

Morant finished last season with an average of 6.7 assist per game. So, to get to an average of eight or more per game, he’ll need to add at least 1.3 more assists per game to last year’s production.

Morant can get there. He had 24 games in which he recorded eight or more assists last season. If he attacks the basket and elects to kick out to the three-point shooters GM Zach Kleiman has surrounded him with, it could lead to some easy assists.

What we saw in his first preseason game is hopefully a preview of what he’ll do during the regular season: drive to the basket with authority, then pick-and-choose when he challenges someone at the rim. He doesn’t have to challenge the defender every time or he’s going to increase his likelihood of getting hurt. Choosing to kick out and avoid some contact can lead to some easy assists for Ja Morant next season.

During the team’s Media Day, we heard from several different players and coaches telling guys like Steven Adams, John Konchar and Jake LaRavia to be more aggressive on offense, which could help Morant out in the assists department.

A $25 wager on this action would payout $92.50.