The Memphis Grizzlies and Charlotte Hornets meet on Tuesday 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 beat the Heat and Pistons, and they play the Timberwolves, Nuggets, and Mavs next. The Grizzlies look to win three straight games for the first time since March 9-12.
The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 121.7 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 117 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 22.3 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Ja Morant is averaging 22.9 points and 7.3 assists. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer, and Santi Aldama is grabbing 6.6 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.4 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Bulls and Kings, and they play the Raptors and Celtics next. The Hornets have lost 11 of their last 14 games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 105.7 points on 43.1 percent shooting and allowing 114 points on 46.8 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 25.2 points and 5 rebounds, while Miles Bridges is averaging 20.9 points and 7.8 rebounds. Mark Williams is the third double-digit scorer, and Nick Smith Jr. is grabbing 1.9 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Hornets have won each of their last three games as home underdogs against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last three games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 games following a win.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in six of their last seven games as home underdogs when playing with a rest disadvantage.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Hornets have lost each of their last 10 night games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Grizzlies have won each of their last 11 games as favorites against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games following a loss.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for field goal percentage this season (43.1%).
- The Hornets have missed the playoffs in eight consecutive seasons – longest active streak in the NBA
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for free throws made per game this season (18.4).
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (23.4).
Hornets vs Grizzlies Injury Report
The Charlotte Hornets will be without LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Grant Williams, Tre Mann, and Josh Okogie.
The Memphis Grizzlies will be without Brandon Clarke and Zyon Pullin.
Hornets vs Grizzlies Prediction
I’m not thrilled to lay double-digit chalk with a Grizzlies team that’s underachieved for much of the season and is 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games. However, the Grizzlies are in the thick of the West, and it’s important they win games if they’re going to get a top-six seed. The Grizzlies are one of six teams in the West that could finish anywhere between the third seed and the play-in tournament. The Hornets threw in the towel months ago and don’t have the bodies to cover even these big lines. This game shouldn’t be close. Give me the Grizzlies in a blowout.