Charlotte Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies Preview
At 7:00 ET, the Charlotte Hornets will host the Memphis Grizzlies in a non-conference matchup. Memphis is favored by 4 points and has lost 7 straight games. The over/under line is set at 220.5.
BSSE will have the TV coverage for this game, which will be played at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. The Hornets are 10-41 and have lost 10 straight. The Grizzlies are 18-34 and are 13th in the Western Conference.
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Charlotte Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three games between Charlotte and Memphis, the Grizzlies have dominated the series, going 3-0. This includes a convincing margin of victory of 20 points per contest. Across the last three head-to-head matchups, Memphis is averaging 128 points compared to Charlotte at 108.
- In their last five road games, Memphis has averaged 105 points per game while allowing 113. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 4-1.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Charlotte has an ATS record of 1-4 while averaging 107 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Hornets have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-1.
- The last ten games that Memphis was favored, they have an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 6-4 straight up.
Charlotte Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
Today, the Grizzlies are favored by 4 points against the Hornets. This season, Memphis has been favored in 13 of their 52 games, going 6-7 in those games. Their ATS record as the favorite is 5-8, and they are 24-28 overall.
In Western Conference play, the Grizzlies are 12-23 compared to 6-11 against the East. This puts them in 13th place in the West, just outside of the play-in tournament. In the Southwest Division, they are 4th with an 18-34 record.
Memphis has lost seven straight games straight-up and are 19-20 vs. the spread as the underdog. On the road, they are 16-12 ATS compared to 8-16 ATS at home.
The Grizzlies’ O/U record for the season is 22-29-1, and their games have gone over the O/U line in three straight games. This year, their games have averaged 220.4 points per game.
In their last game, the Grizzlies lost to the Bulls by a score of 118-110. Memphis was a 5.5-point underdog in that game, and the O/U line was 216.5.
Heading into their matchup against the Hornets, the Grizzlies are one of the worst offensive teams in the league, ranking 30th in scoring at just 107.1 points per game. However, they have been slightly better on the road, averaging 109.2 points per game.
So far this season, Memphis has outscored the NBA average in just 21.2% of their games and are 30th in field goal percentage at 43%. In terms of pace, the Grizzlies are 16th in the league at 98.5 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Grizzlies are one of the most prolific teams in the league, ranking 5th in three-point attempts per game. However, they are just 28th in three-point shooting percentage at 34%.
The Grizzlies’ defense is presently ranked 13th in the league, allowing an average of 113.3 points per contest. On two point field goal attempts, the Grizzlies’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 53.7% and allowing 38.1% from beyond the arc.
Charlotte will be looking to end their 10-game losing streak today as they host the Grizzlies. The Hornets are 4-point underdogs at home and have gone 9-15 ATS at home this season.
Charlotte’s most recent loss came against the Bucks, where they were 16-point underdogs and lost by a score of 120-84. The O/U line for that game was 229 points.
This season, the Hornets have an O/U record of 27-24, and their games have averaged 228.6 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 220.5.
In the Eastern Conference standings, the Hornets are in 13th place with a record of 10-41. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 7-25 and 3-16 in non-conference games.
Charlotte’s ATS record this season is 17-32, and they have covered the spread in their last two home games. As underdogs, they are 17-28 ATS on the season.
Heading into the game, the Hornets are 29th in scoring at 108.2 points per game. At home, they are averaging 108.5 points per contest. In terms of pace, they are 23rd in the league at 98 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, Charlotte is 28th in field goal percentage at 45%. They are also 28th in true shooting percentage. From beyond the arc, they are 23rd in three-point shooting at 36%.
One area where the Hornets have excelled is getting to the free-throw line. They are last in the league in free throws made and attempted. In terms of assists, they are 27th in the league.
The Hornets’ defense is presently ranked 25th in the league, allowing an average of 120.4 points per contest. Inside the arc, the Hornets defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 57.7% and 39.3% from three-point territory.
Looking at our projections, the Grizzlies are expected to take down the Hornets by a score of 80-67.
Charlotte Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Tips
- Take the Grizzlies on the moneyline
- The Grizzlies should also cover at -4
- Our NBA model projects 147 points, and we suggest taking the under
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
- Kyle Lowry – Not With Team – Out
- Seth Curry – Trade Pending – Questionable
- Davis Bertans – Trade Pending – Questionable
- Grant Williams – Trade Pending – Questionable
- LaMelo Ball – Ankle – Out
- Vasilije Micic – Trade Pending – Questionable
- Tre Mann – Trade Pending – Questionable
- Mark Williams – Back – Out
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
- Derrick Rose – Ankle – Questionable
- Marcus Smart – Finger – Out
- Ja Morant – Shoulder – Out
- Brandon Clarke – Achilles – Out
- Desmond Bane – Ankle – Out
- Ziaire Williams – Hand – Doubtful
- Jake LaRavia – Ankle – Out
