The Memphis Grizzlies (46-27) battle the Atlanta Hawks (37-37) Sunday with tip from State Farm Arena set for 6 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Grizzlies vs. Hawks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Grizzlies beat the Hawks 128-103 on Dec. 12 in the only previous meeting this season as Memphis covered as a 9.5-point favorite and the Over 221.5 hit.
Memphis has won 5 in a row yet has covered just 2 of them, posting a 2-2-1 against-the-spread (ATS) record over that span. The Grizzlies are 8-1 straight up in their last 9. They are 34-37-2 ATS on the season. They are coming off a 151-114 win over Memphis on Friday, covering as a 12.5-point favorite.
Atlanta has won 5 of their last 9 and are 5-4 ATS over that span and 34-40 ATS on the season. The Hawks, who rank 3rd in the NBA at 118 points per game, are coming off a 143-130 win over the Pacers Saturday, covering as a 10-point home favorite.
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Grizzlies at Hawks odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:47 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Grizzlies -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Hawks +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
- Against the spread (ATS): Grizzlies -2.5 (-105) | Hawks +2.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Grizzlies at Hawks key injuries
Grizzlies
- C Steven Adams (knee) out
- G Ja Morant (nasal fracture) available
Hawks
- Not yet submitted
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Grizzlies at Hawks picks and predictions
Prediction
Grizzlies 119, Hawks 114
Moneyline
PASS.
The Grizzlies are the superior side here, and they should win with ease. The spread over the moneyline odds is preferred here.
Against the spread
LEAN GRIZZLIES -2.5 (-105).
Memphis is 2-1-1 ATS in its last 4 games. It beat Houston by 37 and 5, taking down Dallas by 4 and Golden State by 14 in its last 4 games. The Grizzlies have brought back Morant and are competing at a high level. F Dillon Brooks will be active for this game as well.
The Hawks are 4-3 ATS over their last 7 and 3-2 ATS over their last 5 home games. Atlanta is just 17-19 ATS at home this season as well, so it hasn’t had much strength in front of its fans.
Ultimately, take GRIZZLIES -2.5 (-105) for a small unit.
Over/Under
BET OVER 224.5 (-105).
Atlanta has gone Over in 2 straight games, scoring 143 and 124. It has allowed 130 and 125 in those 2 as well, so its defense has been awful. The Hawks rank 23rd in the NBA in opponents’ points per game (117.8).
The Grizzlies have gone Over in 2 straight and in 5 of their last 6 games, scoring 130 or more in 3 of their last 4. Memphis ranks 8th in points per game (116.7).
These teams rank 7th (Atlanta) and 10th (Memphis) in pace as well, so it should be a high-tempo battle. Take the OVER 224.5 (-105) for a full unit.
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