Memphis Grizzlies defeat Portland Trail Blazers 124-103: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · NBA · Memphis Grizzlies 124, Portland Trail Blazers 103
The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Portland Trail Blazers 124-103 on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Moda Center. The Memphis Grizzlies covered the spread as 8-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 232.5, with 227 points combined. AiQ went 1-2 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Portland Trail Blazers final score and game recap
It was 25-25 after the first quarter. It was 58-58 at halftime. The Memphis Grizzlies outscored the Portland Trail Blazers 66-45 in the second half, 33-20 in the fourth quarter alone.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Cameron Boozer (Memphis Grizzlies): 18 points, 11 rebounds, 12 assists.
- Cedric Coward (Memphis Grizzlies): 17 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists.
- Deni Avdija (Portland Trail Blazers): 24 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists.
- Ja Morant (Portland Trail Blazers): 14 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists.
Who covered the spread in Memphis Grizzlies vs. Portland Trail Blazers?
The Memphis Grizzlies covered the spread as 8-point underdogs and won outright, by 21 points.
The spread opened at Portland Trail Blazers -8.5 and closed at Portland Trail Blazers -8. AiQ's pick was the Portland Trail Blazers -7.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a loss.
Did Memphis Grizzlies vs. Portland Trail Blazers go over or under the total?
The game went under: 227 points combined against a closing total of 232.5, under by 5.5. 116 of the 227 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 233.5 and closed at 232.5. AiQ's pick was the under 232.5: a win.
How did AiQ's Memphis Grizzlies vs. Portland Trail Blazers predictions do?
AiQ went 1-2 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the Portland Trail Blazers to win at -290, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
- Spread: the Portland Trail Blazers -7.5, a loss.
- Total: the under 232.5, a win.
AiQ was right on the total and wrong on the moneyline and the spread.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Portland Trail Blazers game prop results: team totals, first half and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Memphis Grizzlies team total 112.5: the over, paying -108, with 124 scored.
- Portland Trail Blazers team total 120.5: the under, paying -112, with 103 scored.
- First-half moneyline: the first half was tied, so bets were refunded.
- First-half spread: Memphis Grizzlies +4.5 covered, paying -115.
- First-quarter moneyline: the first quarter was tied, so bets were refunded.
- First-half total 119.5: the under, paying -110, with 116 points scored.
- First-quarter total 61.5: the under, paying -118, with 50 points scored.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Portland Trail Blazers odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Memphis Grizzlies at +240 and the Portland Trail Blazers at -300. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Portland Trail Blazers a 72% favorite. The Memphis Grizzlies won as the underdog at +240: $240 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Portland Trail Blazers, the best price before the game was -285 at Caesars: priced below fair (−2.6% value).
The spread moved toward the Memphis Grizzlies between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved down from 233.5 to 232.5, and the game went under.
Memphis Grizzlies and Portland Trail Blazers betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Memphis Grizzlies 5-0 in the 2026-27 regular season (1-0 at home, 4-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 5 of 5 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 0 times and under 4 times, with 1 push. That made it five straight wins for the Memphis Grizzlies.
This result left the Portland Trail Blazers 3-1 in the 2026-27 regular season (1-1 at home, 2-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 4 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 2 times.
What's next for Memphis Grizzlies and Portland Trail Blazers?
Next for the Memphis Grizzlies: the Sacramento Kings at home on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Next for the Portland Trail Blazers: at the Utah Jazz on Saturday, October 31, 2026.