The Memphis Grizzlies and Charlotte Hornets meet Saturday in NBA action at the Spectrum Center. Here’s a Hornets vs. Grizzlies Prediction. This article will include a Hornets vs. Grizzlies Pick.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Celtics, beat the Nuggets and play the Hawks next. The Grizzlies have lost 9 of their last 10 games.
The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 115.7 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 118.6 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Ty Jerome is averaging 20.2 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Ja Morant is averaging 19.5 points and 8.1 assists. Santi Aldama is the third double-digit scorer, and Cedric Coward is grabbing 6.2 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 79.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.5 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Heat and Magic and play the Kings next. The Hornets have won 20 of their last 26 games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 115.5 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 112.3 points on 47 percent shooting. Brandon Miller is averaging 20.4 points and 3.4 assists, while LaMelo Ball is averaging 19.3 points and 4.8 rebounds. Kon Knueppel is the third double-digit scorer, and Miles Bridges is dishing out 3.4 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 81.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Hornets have won each of their last 13 games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last 13 games as underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last nine games following a home win.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Southeast Division opponents.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Hornets have lost eight of their last nine home games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Grizzlies have won five of their last six road games against the Hornets.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine home games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in four of their last five games against teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets’ last 11 Saturday night games at Spectrum Center have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- LaMelo Ball ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (3.6) this season.
- Kon Knueppel ranks 4th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (3.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (16.2).
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (20.9).
- The Grizzlies rank 28th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (12.3).
- The Grizzlies rank 3rd in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (90.7).
Hornets vs Grizzlies Injury Report
Tidjane Salaun is out for the Hornets.
The Grizzlies will be without Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Zach Edey, Ja Morant, Scotty Pippen, Santi Aldama, and Brandon Clarke. Jahmai Mashack is questionable.
Hornets vs Grizzlies Prediction
While I’ve been high on the Hornets from the start and we’ve been backing them all season, I’m not to the point where I want to lay these types of numbers with this young team. However, the Grizzlies are banged up, not trying to win and on the end of a back-to-back. We also saw the Hornets beat the Grizzlies by 15 points on the road back in January. The Hornets are a better, more confident team now. The Hornets are also 43-27 ATS on the season. The Hornets have the best cover percentage in the NBA. I have to lay the number or pass here.