The Memphis Grizzlies look for three straight wins for the first time this season. The Atlanta Hawks need a win after losing 9 of their last 13 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Memphis Grizzlies vs Atlanta Hawks prediction.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies are coming off wins over the Pelicans and Pacers. The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 106.4 points on 43.7 percent shooting and allowing 112.1 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Ja Morant is averaging 27 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Desmond Bane is averaging 24.7 points and 5.2 assists. Jaren Jackson Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Marcus Smart is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 33.7 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 39 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42 rebounds per game.
Memphis Grizzlies Team Facts
- The Grizzlies have lost seven of their last eight road games following a win.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Seven of the Grizzlies’ last eight night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Pistons and Rockets this week, but most recently lost to the Heat. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 123.1 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 122.9 points on 50.3 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 28.2 points and 3 rebounds, while Dejounte Murray is averaging 20 points and 4.3 rebounds. Bogdan Bogdanovic is the third double-digit scorer, and De’Andre Hunter is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 83.5 percent from the free throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 38.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks Team Facts
- The Hawks have won eight of their last nine home games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games at State Farm Arena.
- Each of the Hawks’ last seven games as home underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Atlanta Hawks prediction
Just like my Heat – Hawks write up, this line makes zero sense. The Hawks are piling up the losses, they don’t play defense, and they’re 7-21 ATS on the season. The Memphis Grizzlies have the rest advantage, and they have a pep in their step with the return of Ja Morant. The Grizzlies star doesn’t look like he’s missed a step, and he knows he has to keep putting in work to dig his team out of the hole they found themselves in during his absence. A near pick em line is crazy. Give me the Grizz all day long.
