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Memphis Grizzlies vs Atlanta Hawks NBA Picks, Odds, Predictions 10/9/21

Atlanta Hawks vs Memphis Grizzlies
October 9, 2021 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Memphis Grizzlies +1.5 / Atlanta Hawks -1.5
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The Atlanta Hawks and Memphis Grizzlies meet Saturday in NBA preseason action at the FedExForum. The Atlanta Hawks could use a win after an 0-2 start in the preseason. The Memphis Grizzlies look for another preseason win to build on their 2-0 record.

The Atlanta Hawks have lost eight of their last 11 preseason games. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 97.5 points on 39.8 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 48.4 percent shooting. Kevin Huerter is averaging 15 points and four rebounds, while Danilo Gallinari is averaging 14 points and two rebounds. John Collins is the third double-digit scorer and Trae Young is dishing three assists. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 30.8 percent from beyond the arc and 85.4 percent from the free throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 42.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39 rebounds per game.

The Memphis Grizzlies have won eight of their last 11 preseason games. The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 107.5 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 87.5 points on 38.7 percent shooting. Ja Morant is averaging 21.5 points and six assists, while Desmond Bane is averaging 14.5 points and three rebounds. Steven Adams is the third double-digit scorer and De’Anthony Melton is dishing 1.5 assists. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 70.6 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 26 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 55 rebounds per game.

The Atlanta Hawks have been horrible offensively through two games, shooting under 40 percent from the field, and they haven’t been good in the preseason overall these last few years. The Memphis Grizzlies appear to be firing on all cylinders through two preseason games, and they’ve won eight of their last 11 preseason games overall. Really only way to go here…

Give me the Grizzlies at home.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: Memphis Grizzlies +1.5

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