Memphis Grizzlies vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction 10-31-24 NBA Picks
Milwaukee Bucks (1-3) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (2-2)
October 31, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Memphis Grizzlies +5.5; Over/Under: +224.5
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The Milwaukee Bucks and Memphis Grizzlies meet Thursday in NBA action at the FedExForum. Here’s a Memphis Grizzlies vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction. This article will include a Memphis Grizzlies vs Milwaukee Bucks Pick.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Bulls, Celtics, and Nets, and they play the Jazz and Cavaliers next. The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 114 points on 48.3 percent shooting and allowing 119 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 28.8 points and 11.8 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 28 points and 6 rebounds. Brook Lopez is the third double-digit scorer and Bobby Portis is grabbing 7.8 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.1 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Bulls and Nets, and they play the 76ers, Nets, and Lakers next. The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 117.4 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 121.6 points on 45.8 percent shooting. Desmond Bane is averaging 21 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Ja Morant is averaging 20.7 points and 7.3 assists. Jaren Jackson Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Santi Aldama is grabbing 7.5 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 69.4 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 39.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game. Memphis also lost to Chicago and Houston to start the season.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
The Grizzlies will be without Luke Kennard, GG Jackson II, Vince Williams Jr., and Cam Spencer, while Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart got hurt on Wednesday and are questionable tonight. The Bucks will be without Khris Middleton, while Giannis Antetokounmpo is probable despite a knee issue.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last six games at FedExForum following a home loss.
- The Bucks have won 26 of their last 30 games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in five of their last six games when playing with a rest advantage.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last four games as underdogs has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Bucks’ last four games as road favorites following a road loss has gone OVER the total points line.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
The Milwaukee Bucks don’t look right, and things will get very interesting if the struggles continue. The vibes are off with the Bucks, but the season is still young. The Bucks have the rest advantage, and they’re running into a banged up Grizzlies side. The Grizzlies were already without Kennard, Jackson, etc., but they also saw Bane and Smart leave last night’s game. Not ideal when have to play less than 24 hours later. If the Bucks are serious, they take advantage of a Grizzlies team that’s limping out there. No excuses. I’ll lay the points.