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Memphis Grizzlies (32-16) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (26-20)
February 2, 2025 8:30 pm EDT
The Line: Milwaukee Bucks -4.5; Over/Under: 243
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The Memphis Grizzlies and the Milwaukee Bucks do battle at the Fiserv Forum on Sunday night. Here’s a Bucks vs Grizzlies Prediction. This article will include a Bucks vs Grizzlies Pick.

Memphis Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies have been in red-hot form as they’ve won seven of their last eight games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after sneaking past the Rockets in a thrilling 120-119 home win on Thursday. Desmond Bane led the team with 24 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists, Luke Kennard added 22 points while Jaren Jackson Jr chipped in with 21 points. As a team, the Grizzlies shot 51 percent from the field and nine of 28 from the 3-point line as they got off to a sluggish start and looked to be in trouble when they trailed by eight points midway through the fourth quarter before they closed the final 4:43 on a 13-4 run to come away with the impressive comeback victory at home despite a slightly controversial finish. The Grizzlies will face the Spurs and Raptors following this one.

Milwaukee Bucks

Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks have cooled off a bit recently as they’ve lost three of their past four games and they will be hoping to bounce back after getting scorched by the Spurs in a 144-118 road defeat on Friday. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with 35 points, 14 rebounds, and six assists on 13 of 23 shooting, Damian Lillard added 22 points with seven assists while Khris Middleton chipped in with 21 points on eight of nine shooting off the bench. As a team, the Bucks shot 43 percent from the field and 12 of 37 from the 3-point line as they got off to a quick start and took the lead into halftime, only to get outscored by 74-47 in the second half to suffer one of their worst defeats of the season. The Bucks will take on the Thunder, Hornets, Hawks, and 76ers next.

Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win

  • The Bucks have won each of their last six games at Fiserv Forum.
  • The Grizzlies have lost each of their last six Sunday games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
  • The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Bucks’ last six games at Fiserv Forum.
  • The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games when playing with a rest advantage.

Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win

  • The Bucks have lost each of their last four games as home favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
  • The Grizzlies have won each of their last six games against the Bucks.
  • The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against Southwest Division opponents following a loss.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of the Grizzlies’ last 12 games against Eastern Conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
  • Eight of the Bucks’ last nine games at Fiserv Forum following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.

Bucks vs Grizzlies Prediction

The Grizzlies are still shorthanded with Ja Morant listed as doubtful with a shoulder injury, while the Bucks have ruled out Bobby Portis for this game. The Grizzlies still don’t have all their players back healthy, but that hasn’t stopped them from racking up seven wins from their past eight games, while the Bucks have struggled in their last four games despite being as healthy as they’ve been all season. It’s no surprise to see the Bucks favored at home, but the Grizzlies won by 122-99 back on Nov 1 and I think the Grizzlies can pull off the upset once again.

Peter Tran's Free Pick: Memphis +4.5

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