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Charlotte Hornets at Memphis Grizzlies odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Charlotte Hornets at Memphis Grizzlies odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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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Charlotte Hornets at Memphis Grizzlies odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Wednesday’s Charlotte Hornets at Memphis Grizzlies odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Charlotte Hornets (5-7) close out their five-game West Coast road trip with an 8 p.m. ET tip-off against the Memphis Grizzlies (6-4) at the FedExForum. Below, we look at the Hornets vs. Grizzlies odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions, and bets.

Charlotte has lost five in a row including all four of its previous games on this Western road swing. The Hornets is 5-7 ATS and 9-3 O/U with the 22nd-ranked net rating (-3.6).

Memphis has won three of its past four games with the latest being a 125-118 overtime win over the Minnesota Timberwolves as 4.5-point home favorites. The Grizzlies is 7-3 ATS and 5-5 O/U with the 24th-ranked net rating (-4.2).

The Grizzlies have won all four games they’ve played the Hornets since drafting guard Ja Morant in 2019 (4-0 ATS).

Hornets at Grizzlies odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:15 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Hornets +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Grizzlies -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Hornets +4.5 (-107) | Grizzlies -4.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Hornets at Grizzlies key injuries

Hornets

  • PF P.J. Washington (elbow) out

Grizzlies

  • SG Dillon Brooks (hand) questionable
  • SF Ziaire Williams (wrist) questionable

Hornets at Grizzlies odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Grizzlies 120, Hornets 113

Money line

PASS since I like Memphis in this spot but the Grizzlies (-200) is way out of my price range for an NBA regular-season favorite.

Memphis has handled Charlotte in their last four meetings with relative ease and the Hornets have gotten smoked on their West Coast trip.

Against the spread

GIMME the GRIZZLIES -4.5 (-115) for 1 unit because there’s been a “sharp line move” towards Memphis despite the bet splits being pretty even. The Grizzlies are getting much more money bet on them though and Memphis has gone from a 4-point opening favorite to the current number.

Also, the Grizzlies owned the Hornets on the glass in each of their past four meetings and that should happen again. Memphis acquired big Steven Adams this past offseason and Adams typically dominates the paint vs. opposing bigs.

Furthermore, Charlotte plays weak defense against what Memphis does frequently. For instance, the Grizzlies attempt the most shots within five feet of the basket and the third-highest rate of short mid-range shots (according to CleaningTheGlass.com).

But, the Hornets have the third-worst defensive field goal percentage vs. shot attempts within five feet of the basket and the fourth-worst defensive efficiency vs. shot mid-range field goal attempts (CleaningTheGlass.com).

Over/Under

Slight “LEAN” to the OVER 228.5 (-110) for a tiny wager if at all because I much prefer Memphis laying the points than the total in this matchup.

However, both teams play at a fast tempo and both teams are in the bottom-3 of defensive rating. Plus we’ve already discussed how Memphis can attack Charlotte’s defense but the Hornets have reasons to be confident they’ll have success on offense as well.

For instance, Charlotte gets out in transition at the second-highest frequency in the Association and Memphis gives up the fifth-most points per possession in transition. On top of that, both squads score the third-most paint points per game (50.0 PPG) and rank 20th or worse in paint points per game allowed.

That said, we are getting to the party late as the Hornets-Grizzlies total opened at 226.5 and has been steamed up by all the pro-Over money. My favorite play is the Grizzlies -4.5 (-110), but there’s a little value in the OVER 228.5 (-110).

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