The Charlotte Hornets (3-5) meet the Memphis Grizzlies (5-3) Friday at FedExForum. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Hornets vs. Grizzlies odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Hornets picked up a 120-113 win in overtime against the defending champ Golden State Warriors Saturday, but have followed that up with a pair of losses and non-covers. Charlotte was hammered 106-88 at the Chicago Bulls Wednesday to kick off its 2-game trip, failing to cover as a 6.5-point underdog.
The Grizzlies picked up a 111-106 win over the Portland Trail Blazers Wednesday to end their 4-game road trip with a 2-2 mark. Memphis will be glad to get some home cooking, as it is 2-0 SU in 2 games at FedExForum this season, hitting the Over both times.
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Hornets at Grizzlies odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Hornets +550 (bet $100 to win $550) | Grizzlies -900 (bet $900 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Hornets +11.5 (-110) | Grizzlies -11.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 230.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Hornets at Grizzlies key injuries
Hornets
- G LaMelo Bell (ankle) out
- F Gordon Hayward (shoulder) out
- G Cody Martin (quadriceps) doubtful
- G Terry Rozier (ankle) doubtful
Grizzlies
- G Danny Green (knee) out
- F Jaren Jackson Jr. (foot) out
- F Ziaire Williams (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Hornets at Grizzlies picks and predictions
Prediction
Grizzlies 120, Hornets 106
Moneyline
The Grizzlies (-900) are quite a bit on the expensive side, even if they are unbeaten at home. Memphis has been comfortable at FedExForum, and Ja Morant and company should grab a 3rd win in as many games at home this season. But this is just too much risk for not enough reward.
PASS, and look to the line instead.
Against the spread
GRIZZLIES -11.5 (-110) is a much better play, especially because Hayward is out for the Hornets. He is averaging 17.4 PPG with 4.3 RPG and 4.1 APG across the past 8 contests.
The Hornets have covered just once in the past 4 outings, and they’re 0-2 ATS in the past 2 on the road.
The Grizz are just 2-6 ATS overall this season, so this wager comes with a little risk. However, Memphis is 1-1 ATS at home this season, both against Eastern Conference foes, and it is worth playing against the skidding Hornets.
Over/Under
Play the UNDER 230.5 (-108), as it has been the rule for both teams lately.
The Under has hit in 3 of the past 4 games overall for the Grizzlies, while the Under is on a 3-0-1 role for the Hornets in the previous 4 outings, including their last 2 road contests. Both teams have some key members on the mend, too, so scoring will be down.
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