Milwaukee Bucks vs Memphis Grizzlies Preview
At 8:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (+596) will travel to take on the Milwaukee Bucks (-897) at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. The Bucks are favored by 13.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 222.5. This is a non-conference matchup.
Memphis is 13th in the Western Conference with a record of 25-50, while the Bucks are 2nd in the East at 47-28. WMLW will have TV coverage of this game.
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Milwaukee Bucks vs Memphis Grizzlies Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Grizzlies have gone a perfect 3-0 in their last three head to head matchups vs. the Bucks. When looking back over the last ten head to head meetings between the Grizzlies and Bucks, the Grizzlies hold the edge with an ATS record of 7-3.
- In their last five games away from home, the Grizzlies have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 103 points per game in this stretch.
- In their last ten games at home, the Bucks have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 110 points per game in this stretch.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Grizzlies have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 2-3.
- Going back to their previous three games as the favorite, Milwaukee has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
Today, the Grizzlies are looking to win their second straight game as they take on the Bucks. In their last game, Memphis defeated the Pistons by a score of 110-108. The Grizzlies were 2-point underdogs going into the game.
This season, Memphis has an ATS record of 36-39, including a 22-17 ATS record on the road. Today, they are 13.5-point underdogs and are 31-28 ATS as underdogs this season. The Grizzlies have covered the spread in their last six games as the underdog.
Memphis has an O/U record of 36-38-1 for the season, with an average over/under line of 221.1. In their games, the average combined scoring total is 219.1, which is lower than today’s line of 222.5.
Overall, the Grizzlies are 25-50 this season, which has them in 13th place in the Western Conference. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 14-34 and 8-7 against their division.
When it comes to scoring, the Grizzlies rank 30th in the NBA at 105.9 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 107.8 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, Memphis is 30th in the league at 43%. Overall, the Grizzlies are 16th in pace at 98.1 possessions per game.
So far this season, the Grizzlies have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 21.3% of their games. When it comes to assists, Memphis is 24th in the league at 25 per game. In terms of offensive rebounding, the Grizzlies are 16th in the NBA.
From beyond the arc, the Grizzlies are 29th in three-point shooting at 34%. However, they are 10th in the league in three-point makes at 13.3 per game. In terms of free throws, Memphis is 20th in the NBA at 16.2 made free throws per game.
Coming into today’s game, the Grizzlies’ defense is giving up an average of 113.1 points per contest. Opponents are hitting 54.1% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 38.2% of their three-point attempts.
The Bucks are heavily favored today (-13.5) and have been the favorite in 84% of their games this season. Against the spread, they are 28-35 as the favorite and 3-9 as the favorite.
Milwaukee’s O/U record for the season is 38-37, and the over has hit in their last two games. Today’s O/U line is 222.5, and their games have averaged 237.1 points per game.
In their last game vs. the Wizards, the Bucks lost 117-113. They were favored by 12.5 points in that game and had an ATS loss. The O/U line for that game was 225.5.
Currently, the Bucks are 2nd in the Eastern Conference with a record of 47-28. In the Central Division, they are in 1st place. Against other Eastern Conference teams, the Bucks are 32-15 and 15-13 against the West.
For the season, the Bucks are 33-42 ATS and 17-20 ATS at home. Their straight-up home record is 29-8, and they have an average scoring margin of +7.1 points per game.
At home, the Bucks are scoring 122.9 points per game, which is 4th in the NBA. Overall, they are 3rd in the league with an average of 120.3 points per game. So far, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 65.3% of their games.
Milwaukee is one of the most prolific three-point shooting teams in the league, ranking 4th in made threes per game at 14.3. However, they are just 10th in three-point shooting percentage at 37%. In terms of pace, the Bucks are 5th in the NBA.
When it comes to two-point field goals, Milwaukee is 2nd in the league with a 57% shooting percentage. Overall, they are 7th in field goal percentage at 49%. In terms of assists, the Bucks are 14th in the NBA.
So far, the Bucks’ defense is ranked 21st in the league at 116.8 points per contest. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Bucks squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 54.0% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 35.4% from downtown.
According to our analysis, we anticipate the Bucks to win this one with a projected score of 115-101.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Tips
- Take the Bucks on the moneyline
- The Bucks should also cover at -13.5
- Our NBA model projects 216 points, and we suggest taking the under
Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
- Damian Lillard – Groin – Questionable
- Jaylin Galloway – Ankle – Out
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
- Derrick Rose – Low Back – Out
- Marcus Smart – Finger – Out
- Yuta Watanabe – Personal – Out
- Ja Morant – Shoulder – Out
- John Konchar – Heel – Doubtful
- Desmond Bane – Back – Out
- Ziaire Williams – Hip – Out
- Vince Williams Jr. – Knee – Out
