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The Memphis Grizzlies (25-50) square off against the Milwaukee Bucks (47-28) Wednesday with tip-off from Fiserv Forum set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Grizzlies vs. Bucks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Grizzlies lead 1-0
The Grizzlies took down the Detroit Pistons 110-108 as 2.5-point dogs Monday. C Jaren Jackson Jr. wouldn’t be denied with 40 points to lead all scorers. It was quite the far cry from the 10.7 PPG he averaged in the previous 3 games.
The Bucks were upset as 12.5-point favorites Tuesday by the Washington Wizards 117-113. F Giannis Antetokounmpo did all he could with 35 points, 15 boards and 10 assists — all game-highs. They’ve now lost 3 of 4 as some begin to ring the panic bell. The Bucks are 15-14 since Doc Rivers became coach, still 2nd in the East, 1½ games ahead of Cleveland and 12-games back of Boston, which already clinched the conference’s top seed for the playoffs.
Grizzlies at Bucks odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:11 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Grizzlies +575 (bet $100 to win $575) | Bucks -900 (bet $900 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Grizzlies +12.5 (-115) | Bucks -12.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 217.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Grizzlies at Bucks key injuries
Grizzlies
- G Desmond Bane (back) out
- G John Konchar (heel) doubtful
- G Ja Morant (shoulder) out
- G Derrick Rose (groin) out
- G Marcus Smart (finger) out
- G Vince Williams Jr. (knee) out
Bucks
- F Giannis Antetokounmpo (hamstring) probable
- G Patrick Beverley (ankle) out
- G Damian Lillard (groin) out
- F Khris Middleton (ankle) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Grizzlies at Bucks and predictions
Prediction
Bucks 111, Grizzlies 103
Moneyline
The Grizzlies stunned the Bucks 113-110 in Memphis Feb. 15 — Milwaukee was a 14-point favorite and the O/U (223) pushed. This was a game that featured Giannis (game-high 35 points) and Lillard (24 points), while the Grizz were without Morant and Bane. F GG Jackson and F Ziaire Williams — likely done for the season with a hip injury — scored 27 points each, leading 6 Grizzlies in double figures in the surprising victory.
Are you willing to risk -900 on the Bucks tonight?
Good decision. PASS.
Against the spread
While going 3-7 straight up over the last 10, the Grizzlies are 5-5 ATS. The Grizzlies are also 7-1 ATS in the last 8 against Milwaukee, including 4 covers in a row. The Bucks don’t have a ton to play for, and the Grizzlies are vibin’.
TAKE GRIZZLIES +12.5 (-115).
Over/Under
The Grizzlies are 7-3 O/U Over the last 10. During that stretch, the Over was 4-1 when the total was this high. Milwaukee is 6-3-1 O/U in its last 10.
We’re taking the OVER 217.5 (-115).
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