Memphis Grizzlies vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction
| Game Time | 7:00 pm EST |
| Memphis Grizzlies Line | -2.5 |
| Atlanta Hawks Line | +2.5 |
| Total | 239.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for Memphis Grizzlies vs Atlanta Hawks game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
Two teams on opposite trajectories are clashing in this matchup, when the Atlanta Hawks are hosting the Memphis Grizzlies. The Hawks cooled off after their best stretch of the season. After six consecutive wins, they have now won just once in their last four games, including back-to-back road defeats, and are now back home as they are looking to stop the bleeding. On the other hand, the Grizzlies bounced back big way after a loss in LA, as they destroyed the Warriors by 51 points an have now lost just twice in their last thirteen games and have risen to the second place of the West.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report: Trae Young is day-to-day, Onyeka Okongwu, Kobe Bufkin, Cody Zeller are out
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report: Marcus Smart, Ja Morant are day-to-day, GG Jackson, Jay Huff, Vince Williams are out.
Atlanta Hawks Form and Trends
The Atlanta Hawks have a 14-14 record this season and are sitting on the 7th place of the East. The Hawks are 11-17 against the spread and 18-10 in over/under. Atlanta has a 7-6 home record, and are 4-9 against the spread, with a -2.8-point differential. The Hawks are 1-3 in their last 4 games, and 1-4 against the spread in their last 5.
The Hawks are coming off a 126-133 loss in San Antonio, as they could not contain Victor Wembayama, who dominated them with 42 points. Four Atlanta players had 20+ points, led by De’Andre Hunter with 27 and 6 rebounds off the bench.
Trae Young leads the Hawks both in scoring with 21.6 points, and in assists made with 12.2 per game, which is the best in the league. De’Andre Hunter adds 19.8 points and 4.1 rebounds.
Memphis Grizzlies Recent Form and Trends
The Grizzlies have a 10-9 record this season and are sitting on the second place of the Western Conference. Memphis is 19-9 against the spread and 17-11 in over/under. The Grizzlies have a 6-6 road record, and are 7-5 against the spread, with a +5.5-point differential. Memphis is 5-1 in their last 6 games and are 5-1 against the spread.
The Grizzlies are coming off a huge 144-93 win in Golden State, as they held the Warriors into just 36% from the field, while the shot with 54%. Memphis also torched Golden State from downtown, as they made 27 triples on a 56% shooting. Santi Aldama led Memphis’ offense with 21 points with 5 triples and a game-high 14 rebounds off the bench.
Jaren Jackson leads the Grizzlies in scoring with 21.8 points and 5.8 rebounds. Ja Morant adds 21.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and a team-high 8.1 assists.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Hawks average 116.5 points per game, which ranks 9th in the NBA. They shoot with 46.1% from the field (16th), and with 34.4% from beyond the arc (24th). Defensively, they are the fourth-worst team in the NBA, allowing 119.2 points per game.
Offensively, the Grizzlies are the best team in the NBA, with 122.9 points per game. They have the 6th-best field goal percentage, with 48.8% and a 36.7% three-point percentage (14th). Defensively, they allow 113 points per game, which ranks 15th in the league.
The Grizzlies are 3-1 in their last 4 meetings against the Hawks, and are 3-1 against the spread. the Grizzlies are 4-1 against the spread in their last 5 meetings in Atlanta.
Prediction
In this Memphis Grizzlies vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction, the Grizzlies are coming as -2.5 road favorites. The Grizzlies are rightfully favored, as they are one of the hottest teams in the NBA lately. Memphis boasts the best offense in the league, and I expect them to dominate in this game, as they go against the fourth-worst defense. The Grizzlies have the momentum after a huge victory in Golden State, while the Hawks are struggling to win and cover lately, and have also been dominated by the Grizzlies in Atlanta in recent years. I expect the Grizzlies to take care of business on the road today, so take the Memphis Grizzlies to win and cover. Nick’s Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -2.5
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