Charlotte Hornets (19-28) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (18-26)
January 28, 2026 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Memphis Grizzlies +2.5; Over/Under: 231.5
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The Charlotte Hornets and the Memphis Grizzlies collide at the FedExForum on Wednesday night. Here’s a Grizzlies vs Hornets Prediction. This article will include a Grizzlies vs Hornets Pick.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets have been in pretty good shape lately as they’ve won five of their last seven games overall. They will be aiming for a fourth straight victory after making light work of the 76ers in a 130-93 home win on Monday. Brandon Miller led the team with 30 points on nine of 11 shooting, Ryan Kalkbrenner added 13 points with nine rebounds and three blocks while Kon Knueppel chipped in with 12 points, eight rebounds and six assists. As a team, the Hornets shot a healthy 57 percent from the field and 17 of 41 from the 3-point line as they exploded for 41 points in the second quarter to take a 25-point lead into halftime. They just didn’t show any mercy, dominating the third quarter by 40-15 to open up a 50-point lead. The Hornets have games coming up against the Grizzlies, Mavericks, and Spurs.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies have been in a terrible slump as they’ve lost 10 of their last 13 games overall. They will be looking to avoid a fourth straight defeat after getting beaten by the Rockets in a 108-99 road defeat on Monday. Jaren Jackson Jr led the team with 17 points, seven rebounds and two blocks, Santi Aldama added 17 points while GG Jackson chipped in with 14 points off the bench. As a team, the Grizzlies shot a miserly 37 percent from the field and seven of 37 from the 3-point line, which are horrible shooting figures. But they played great defense to hold the lead for most of the game, until the Rockets opened the fourth quarter on a 21-9 run to steal the lead and all the momentum. Cedric Coward had a rough game as he shot just three of 13 from the field for his eight points while Vince Williams Jr shot just three of 15 for his seven points.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Hornets have lost each of their last seven road games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The underdogs have won three of the Grizzlies’ last four games.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Western Conference opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Grizzlies’ last four games.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Hornets have won each of their last 10 games as favorites against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last four night games at FedExForum.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games as road favorites against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets’ last six games as favorites following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Grizzlies’ last eight home games against the Hornets have gone OVER the total points line.
Memphis Grizzlies Player Facts
- 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.
- Cam Spencer ranks 4th amongst qualified players for FT% (92.1%) this season.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- LaMelo Ball ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (10.1) this season.
- Kon Knueppel ranks 2nd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (89.5%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Grizzlies rank 2nd in the league for rebounds per game this season (46.3).
- 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 Hornets rank 30th in the league for steals per game this season (6.8).
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (16.4).
Grizzlies vs Hornets Prediction
The Hornets are still missing Mason Plumlee and KJ Simpson, while the Grizzlies have ruled out Brandon Clarke, Zach Edey, Scotty Pippen Jr and Ja Morant. The Hornets were so bad for so long that we’ve just gotten accustomed to them losing games, but they’ve actually been playing some great basketball lately and open as clear favorites against this severely depleted Grizzlies team. They have won just three of their past 13 games. It wouldn’t be shocking if the Grizzlies pulled off the upset at home despite all the injuries, but the Hornets have quietly been on a nice run and I think it continues with another win in this spot.
