The Memphis Grizzlies (23-13) visit the Charlotte Hornets (10-28) on Wednesday night at Spectrum Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Grizzlies vs. Hornets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Grizzlies streak into the Queen City with a 3-game win and cover streak, last losing at home against the Phoenix Suns on Dec. 27. Memphis has won 2 of the last 3 games on the road, too. The Under is 7-1 in theor last 8 games.
The Hornets are in a freefall, dropping 4 of the last 5 games, while going 1-3-1 ATS during the span. The Under has connected in each of the last 5 outings, including a 121-115 loss at home against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday.
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Grizzlies at Hornets odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:48 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Grizzlies -290 (bet $290 to win $100) | Hornets +240 (bet $100 to win $240)
- Against the spread (ATS): Grizzlies -7.5 (-108) | Hornets +7.5 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 234.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Grizzlies at Hornets key injuries
Grizzlies
- F Santi Aldama (ankle) questionable
- F Brandon Clarke (hip) out
- F Ziaire Williams (knee) questionable
Hornets
- F Gordon Hayward (hamstring) doubtful
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Grizzlies at Hornets picks and predictions
Prediction
Grizzlies 118, Hornets 106
Moneyline
The Grizzlies (-290) will cost you nearly 3 times your potential return, and that’s quite expensive, especially as a road favorite.
Memphis will be hard on the Hornets (+240), especially since the Grizzlies are the top rebounding team in the NBA (49.0 RPG), while holding the opposition to a 44.3% field-goal percentage.
This has the potential for a blowout if things break right, but look to the spread instead.
PASS.
Against the spread
GRIZZLIES -7.5 (-108) are a strong play on the road.
The Grizzlies are 10-4-1 ATS in the last 15 games overall, and Memphis has been stacking covers, too. The Grizz are 6-2-1 ATS in the last 9 games following a cover, while going 7-2-1 ATS in the last 10 games following a straight-up win.
On the flip side, the Hornets +7.5 (-112) are 1-3-1 ATS in the last 5 games overall, while going 1-5 ATS in the last 6 in Buzz City.
Over/Under
UNDER 234.5 (-110) is the slight lean, and it might be the best play on the board.
The Under has hit in 7 of the last 8 games overall for the Grizzlies, while going 5-0 in the last 5 on the road. The Under is also 5-0 in the last 5 games for the Hornets, while hitting at a 19-7-1 clip in the last 27 home games.
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