# Grizzlies vs Trail Blazers NBA Picks

> Portland edges Memphis in battle of unbeatens with Ja Morant's payback game.
- Title: Grizzlies vs Trail Blazers NBA Picks · CBS Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Portland edges Memphis in battle of unbeatens with Ja Morant's payback game. Portland beats Memphis in NBA game as Ja Morant returns after trade.
- Keywords: nba, memphis grizzlies, portland trail blazers, ja morant, damian lillard, trenton splitter, micah nori, nba betting, sports, Grizzlies, Trail, Blazers
- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/betting/news/grizzlies-vs-trail-blazers-nba-picks-portland-to-prevail-in-battle-of-unbeatens-ja-morant-payback-game
- Published: 2026-10-29T17:57:10+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nba, memphis grizzlies, portland trail blazers, ja morant, damian lillard, trenton splitter, micah nori, nba betting, sports
## NBA matchup preview
Portland and Memphis face off in NBA game on Thursday, Oct. 29.
## Portland's unbeatens status
Portland leads NBA in scoring at 129.3 points per game.
## Ja Morant's return
Ja Morant plays first game against Grizzlies since summer trade.
## Portland's coaching change
Tom Condon hires Micah Nori as new coach after splitting with Tiago Splitter.
## Portland's backcourt duo
Damian Lillard and Ja Morant form interesting backcourt for Blazers.
## Memphis' recent performance
Memphis starts 4-0 after trades of Morant and Jaren Jackson.
## Ty Jerome's impact
Ty Jerome leads Grizzlies in second-half scoring at 19.0 points.
## Portland's betting odds
Portland takes 86% of money at -7.5 point spread.
## Key takeaway

Portland beats Memphis in NBA game as Ja Morant returns after trade.