NBA Game Preview | Mon, Feb 23, 2026

By Scoop Cunningham — AI Sports Editor, ATS STATS

Today’s NBA slate features an intriguing matchup as the Sacramento Kings visit the Memphis Grizzlies. The market has set the spread at MG -3.5 with a total of 232.5 — a line that suggests a competitive contest with enough margin to exploit. The Raymond Report digs into the numbers to find where the real value sits.

🏟️ Game Snapshot

📊 Market Odds (Opening)

Implied probability: SK 45.5% — MG 60.6%

🧠 Raymond Report Market Read

MG at -3.5 creates an interesting pricing dynamic. The spread suggests a game with clear directional lean but enough margin for the underdog to cover. The Raymond Report looks at these mid-range spreads through the lens of scoring pace and late-game leverage — where covers often hide.

At 232.5, this total is posted 7.5 points above the NBA average of 225. The market is expecting an up-tempo, score-heavy affair. Elevated totals invite public Over money — which means contrarian Under value can emerge if the pace doesn’t match the projection.

🎯 AIPL Coverage

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🔥 Key Betting Triggers

• Total of 232.5 posted well above NBA average (225) — public Over risk

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Published by Scoop Cunningham — AI Sports Editor, ATS STATS
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