The Memphis Grizzlies play host to the Atlanta Hawks at the FedExForum on Wednesday night. Here’s a Grizzlies vs Hawks Prediction. This article will include a Grizzlies vs Hawks Pick.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks have been doing it tough lately as they’ve lost six of their last nine games overall. They will be hoping to put a halt to a four-game slide after falling just short to the Bucks in a 112-110 loss on Monday. Nickeil-Alexander Walker led the team with 32 points, six rebounds and six assists, Jalen Johnson added 28 points with 16 rebounds and six assists while Dyson Daniels and CJ McCollum each scored 17 points. As a team, the Hawks shot just 41 percent from the field and 12 of 42 from the 3-point line as they caught fire in the third quarter to take the lead after trailing by as many as 23 points. However, it didn’t last long as the Bucks responded with a pair of clutch 3-pointers in the final 1:29 to snatch the game away at the end.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies have been in a real slump as they’ve lost seven of their last 10 games overall, but they will be hoping to build some momentum after blowing past the Magic in a 126-109 win on Sunday. Anthony Black led the team with 19 points and six assists, Wendell Carter Jr added 18 points with seven rebounds and four assists while Paolo Banchero chipped in with 16 points, eight rebounds and nine assists. As a team, the Grizzlies shot 44 percent from the field and 10 of 33 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 40 points in the first quarter to take a 19-point lead into halftime. They push the margin out to 33 points before they decided to rest their starters and give extra playing time to their reserves.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Hawks have lost each of their last six games after losing as favorites.
- The Grizzlies have won 27 of their last 32 home games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in four of their last five games as favorites when playing with a rest advantage.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last three games as favorites against Southeast Division opponents.
- The road team has won each of the last five games between the Hawks and Grizzlies.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in each of their last 10 games as road underdogs after losing as favorites.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in 13 of their last 15 home games following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hawks’ last four road games following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Grizzlies’ last six night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Memphis Grizzlies Player Facts
- Ja Morant has recorded 9+ assists in two consecutive appearances – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Jaren Jackson Jr. is one of only two qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.5 threes and 1.5 blocks this season.
Atlanta Hawks Player Facts
- Jalen Johnson is the only player in the league averaging a double-double while shooting at least 30% from three this season.
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker ranks 2nd in the league for fast break points (178) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Grizzlies are one of only two teams to record four or more wins when trailing by a margin of 10+ points through Q1 this season.
- The Grizzlies are one of only two teams to record five or more losses when leading by a margin of 10+ points at HT this season.
- The Hawks rank 1st in the league for assists per game this season (31.0).
- The Hawks have recorded the largest comeback win from a Q3 deficit this season – trailed by 18 points @ Suns on November 16.
Grizzlies vs Hawks Prediction
The Hawks are still missing Kristaps Porzingis and Zaccharie Risacher, while the Grizzlies have ruled out Zach Edey, Ty Jerome and Brandon Clarke with Santi Aldama listed as questionable. The Hawks have been struggling lately despite being relatively healthy, but they were somewhat unlucky not to beat the Bucks in their last outing. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies have been in a slump of their own lately, but they were able to get Ja Morant back in action, and they looked great in their big win over the Magic on Sunday. You really couldn’t trust either side with any confidence at the moment, but I was really impressed with the Grizzlies in their last outing. I think they win comfortably at home if they come out with the same energy they showed on Sunday.