Memphis Grizzlies vs Atlanta Hawks Preview
At 8:00 ET, the Atlanta Hawks (-149) will travel to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies (+123). The Hawks are currently favored by 3 points, and the over/under line is set at 215.5.
This non-conference matchup will be played at FedExForum and can be seen on BSSE. Atlanta is 10th in the Eastern Conference, while Memphis is 13th in the Western Conference. Both teams enter the game on 2-game win streaks.
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Memphis Grizzlies vs Atlanta Hawks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Hawks and Grizzlies did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Grizzlies have the leg up at 3-0. The Grizzlies also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 238 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
- Through their last ten road games, Atlanta has an ATS record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 3-7 while averaging 109 points per game.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Memphis has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 108 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Grizzlies have a straight up record of 4-6. Their record vs the spread in these games was 8-2.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Hawks have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction
Today, the Hawks are favored by 3 points on the spread against the Grizzlies. This season, Atlanta has been favored in 35 of their 62 games and has a record of 20-15 in those games. As the favorite, they have gone 12-23 against the spread with an average scoring margin of +1.0 points per game.
In their last game, the Hawks defeated the Cavaliers by a score of 112-101. The O/U line for that game was 218 points, and Atlanta was favored by 2.5 points going into the game. The Hawks’ ATS record is now 21-41 for the season.
In Eastern Conference play, the Hawks are 17-26, which has them in 10th place. Against the rest of the league, they are 11-8. On the road, Atlanta is 12-18 compared to 16-16 at home.
For the season, the Hawks have a record of 28-34, which is 3rd in the Southeast Division. In their last three road games, they have gone 3-0 straight-up and 2-1 ATS. On the road, Atlanta has an ATS record of 10-20.
On average, the Hawks’ games have finished with 242.2 points per game, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 215.5. Their season record for the O/U is 33-29.
The Hawks have been one of the league’s most potent offenses this season, ranking 5th in scoring at 120.2 points per game. However, they have scored slightly less on the road, averaging 117.1 points per contest.
When it comes to three-point shooting, Atlanta is 9th in the NBA with 13.4 made threes per game. Overall, they have made 35% of their attempts from beyond the arc this season.
So far, the Hawks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 61.3% of their games and have scored below their own average in four straight contests. In terms of pace, Atlanta ranks 5th in the league at 101 possessions per game.
Currently, the Hawks’ defense holds the 29th rank in the NBA, allowing 122.0 points per game. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Hawks defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 57.3% while allowing 38.9% from downtown.
The Grizzlies have won two straight games and are 22-41 overall, which is 13th in the Western Conference. In their last game, they beat the 76ers by a score of 115-109. Memphis was a 4-point underdog in that game.
This season, the Grizzlies have an average scoring differential of -7.8 points per game at home. On the road, they are 15-17 compared to 7-24 at home. Against the spread at home, they are 12-19 and 19-13 on the road.
As the underdog, the Grizzlies are 26-21 against the spread this season. Today, they are getting 3 points against the Hawks. In their last two games, they have covered the spread.
The Grizzlies have an O/U record of 29-33-1 for the season. Their games have averaged 218.7 points per game, and today’s line is set at 215.5. Memphis has gone over the O/U line in their last two games.
The Grizzlies are one of the worst offensive teams in the league, averaging just 106.2 points per game, which is 30th in the NBA. At home, they are last in the league at 103.4 points per game.
Despite their low scoring average, Memphis is one of the most three-point reliant teams in the league. They are 5th in three-point attempts but are just 30th in three-point shooting percentage at 34%.
Overall, the Grizzlies are 30th in field goal percentage at 43%. In terms of pace, they are 16th in the NBA at 98.2 possessions per game.
At this time, the Grizzlies’ defense is positioned 9th in the NBA, permitting 112.5 points per game. Most recently, the Grizzlies’ defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 109 points to the 76ers.
Our projections indicate that the Hawks should come out top with a projected score of 112-102.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Tips
- Take the Hawks on the moneyline
- The Hawks should also cover at -3
- Our NBA model projects 214 points, and we suggest taking the under
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
- Derrick Rose – Low Back – Out
- Marcus Smart – Finger – Out
- Luke Kennard – Knee – Doubtful
- Yuta Watanabe – Wrist – Out
- Ja Morant – Shoulder – Out
- Brandon Clarke – Achilles – Out
- Desmond Bane – Ankle – Out
- Ziaire Williams – Back – Out
- Scotty Pippen Jr. – Lower Back – Out
- GG Jackson II – Left Knee – Questionable
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report
- Trae Young – Hand – Out
- Onyeka Okongwu – Toe – Out
- Jalen Johnson – Ankle – Out
- Kobe Bufkin – Toe – Out
