Memphis Grizzlies Game Tonight: Grizzlies vs Knicks Odds, Starting Lineup, Injury Report, Predictions, TV Channel for Oct. 19

The Memphis Grizzlies are hosting the New York Knicks to kick off the 2022-23 regular season on Oct. 19 at FedEx Forum.

This will be the first official home game since the Grizzlies defeated the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of the 2022 Western Conference Semifinals.

Let’s take a look at everything you need to know about the team’s season opener.

Memphis Grizzlies vs New York Knicks Odds, Spread, Over/Under

At FanDuel, the Grizzlies are -5.5 point favorites (-106) against the spread vs the Knicks (+5.5, -114). The Grizzlies are favorites on the money line, too coming in at -156 while the Knicks are +176. The over/under set for this game is a total of 226 points.

Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.

Memphis Grizzlies injury report

For the Grizzlies

Dillon Brooks – Doubtful
Ziaire Williams – Out
Danny Green – Out
Jaren Jackson Jr. – Out

For the Knicks

Quentin Grimes – Out

The injury report will be finalized at 5 PM central time on Oct. 19.

Memphis Grizzlies Opening Night Starting Lineup vs New York Knicks

With Dillon Brooks appearing unlikely to play, Head Coach Taylor Jenkins may call upon John Konchar to fill in as a starter for opening night. There’s a chance he could also roll with rookies Jake LaRavia or David Roddy for the starting spot, too.

Here’s a starting lineup you can expect to see the team utilize:

PG: Ja Morant
SG: Desmond Bane
SF: John Konchar
PF: Santi Aldama
C: Steven Adams

Memphis Grizzlies vs New York Knicks Prediction for Oct. 19

The Grizzlies are going to have a bit of an uphill battle in the season opener with their depth already depleted before the season has even started. With Ziaire Williams out of action and Dillon Brooks appearing to be out, the Grizzlies are going to have to rely on some fresh faces to step up early and fill the void.

The Grizzlies shook off the cobwebs during the preseason and will have an opportunity to start the season off 1-0.

What channel is the Memphis Grizzlies game on?

The Grizzlies are playing on ESPN and the game is scheduled to begin at 6:30 PM CT. In the Memphis DMA, fans can watch the game on Bally Sports Southeast.

Key stats to know for Grizzlies vs Knicks game on Oct. 19

• The Grizzlies won last year’s season opener 132-121 against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
• Since the 2002-03 NBA season, no player has a higher scoring average on opening night than Ja Morant, who is averaging 31.7 PPG.
• The Grizzlies are 26-24 all-time vs the New York Knicks and currently enjoy a two-game win streak against the franchise.
• Ja Morant scored 37 points the last time the Grizzlies played the Knicks, tying the franchise record for most points scored in a game vs the Knicks (Marc Gasol, Jan. 16, 2016).
• Stephon Marbury holds the Knicks’ franchise record for most assists against the Grizzlies when he dished out 13 against Memphis on March 1, 2006.

Grizzlies Next Game and Schedule

The Memphis Grizzlies will hit the road for their first road trip of the new season when they take on Houston and Dallas in the next few days before coming back home to FedEx Forum. :

• Oct. 21 at Houston Rockets
• Oct. 22 at Dallas Mavericks (NBA TV)
• Oct. 24 vs Brooklyn Nets

The Grizzlies won’t see the Knicks again until Nov 27, 2022, which is set to take place at Madison Square Garden at 5 PM CT.