Memphis Grizzlies vs Miami Heat Picks and Prediction for Saturday February 21 2026

By: Eddie Kline Published 02/21/2026, 03:15 AM ET

Grizzlies Preview

The Kaseya Center will play host to a Saturday night NBA clash between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Miami Heat. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Grizzlies (21-33) have dropped 17 of their first 26 road games and traded talented F Jaren Jackson Jr. to Utah at the trade deadline. Last night, Memphis outscored Utah by 21 points in the second half to rally for a 123-114 home victory.

Olivier-Maxwell Prosper led eight Memphis players in double figures with 23 points and five rebounds in 30 minutes off the bench. GG Jackson scored 20 points on 7-for-13 shooting and finished with a plus 11 rating. Javon Small added 16 points and five assists for the Grizzlies, who shot 49 percent from the field.

Heat Preview

The Miami Heat are five games above .500 at home and trail Orlando by a half-game for seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Heat (30-27) rank fourth in the league in defensive efficiency and are allowing 117.2 points per contest. Last night, Miami assisted on 31 of 52 made field goals and shot 52 percent overall during a 128-97 road victory against Atlanta.

Miami G Tyler Herro led all scorers with 24 points on 9-for-14 shooting in just 23 minutes off the bench. Bam Adebayo contributed 17 points (8-14 FG), eight rebounds, and five assists. Andrew Wiggins added 13 points and seven boards for the Heat, who outrebounded the Hawks by a 58-46 margin.

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Grizzlies vs Heat Pick

Memphis G Kentavious Caldwell-Pope underwent successful surgery on his right pinky finger and will miss the remainder of the season. The Heat play at the fastest tempo in the league and the Grizzlies rank seventh in that category. Miami is the superior defensive team and will cover the number at home. Final Score Prediction, Miami Heat win 126-112.