The Milwaukee Bucks (20-7) and Memphis Grizzlies (18-9) meet Thursday at FedExForum. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bucks vs. Grizzlies odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Bucks covered the spread as 3-point home favorites 128-111 vs. the Golden State Warriors Tuesday. F Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 30 points and 12 rebounds, both game-highs, as Milwaukee bounced back from an embarrassing 97-92 loss as 10-point favorites at the Houston Rockets Sunday.
The Bucks are 4-0-2 against the spread (ATS) in their last 6 games vs. teams with a winning record.
The Grizzlies covered as 9.5-point home favorites 128-103 vs. the Atlanta Hawks Monday. G Tyus Jones finished with game-highs in points (22) and assists (11) in the absence of All-Star G Ja Morant (thigh soreness).
Memphis is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 games.
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Bucks 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 3:35 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Bucks +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Grizzlies -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Bucks +2.5 (-110) | Grizzlies -2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Bucks at Grizzlies key injuries
Bucks
- G Jrue Holiday (illness) out
Grizzlies
- G Desmond Bane (toe) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Bucks at Grizzlies picks and predictions
Prediction
Grizzlies 115, Bucks 105
Moneyline
PASS.
Memphis (-135) should win, but I don’t see a need to pay the extra juice on the ML in this spot. Either lay the points with the Grizzlies or bet the total instead.
Against the spread
BET GRIZZLIES -2.5 (-110).
The line is telling you that the market believes this is a bad spot for the Bucks. The Grizzlies have been exceeding expectations in their last 6 games, and Milwaukee is due for a let-down after a dominant win over the defending champs on national television.
Plus, Morant, who didn’t play Monday, is expected to return for this one. Lay the points.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 226.5 (-110).
The Under is 7-0 in the Bucks’ last 7 road games. Milwaukee is last in the NBA in team shooting percentage on the road (42.7%). Look for the Bucks to struggle to score Thursday against a Memphis team that is playing its best basketball of the season.
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