The Memphis Grizzlies (31-32) return home from a three-game trip, still in the midst of the playoff race. They host the lowly Atlanta Hawks (19-45) Saturday for an 8 p.m. ET tip FedExForum.
We analyze the Hawks-Grizzlies odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Hawks at Grizzlies: Key injuries
Hawks
- G DeAndre’ Bembry (abdominal) questionable
- C Clint Capela (foot) out
- G Trae Young (flu) questionable
- F Skal Labissiere (knee) out
Grizzlies
- G Grayson Allen (hip) out
- F Brandon Clarke (quad) out
- C Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) out
- F Justice Winslow (back) out
Hawks at Grizzlies: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Grizzlies 115, Hawks 101
Moneyline (ML)
The Grizzlies (-278) are favored despite closing out their three-game trip Friday night with a 121-96 loss at Dallas. The Hawks (+220) also lost Friday, 118-112 at Washington with All-Star guard Trae Young out with the flu. Memphis is 17-14 at home this season, while the Hawks are a league-worst 6-26 on the road and on a six-game skid away from home. Playing possibly without their top scorer in Young and facing a Grizzlies team currently in eighth place in the Western Conference, it is a tall task to expect the Hawks to get a road upset. If Memphis has been good at one thing this season, it is taking care of business as a home favorite (10-3 in that scenario).
This is an easy choice. Take the GRIZZLIES -278. It is easy money, although it isn’t a big payout.
New to sports betting? A $10 wager on Memphis returns a profit of $3.60.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The Grizzlies, currently favored by 6.5 in this one, are 3-1 ATS in their last four games. The Hawks are 4-4 ATS in their last eight. With both teams playing the second half of a back-to-back, the Grizzlies are 6-3 ATS in such games, the Hawks 3-8. Memphis is 9-4 ATS when favored at home.
Again, this seems like a slam dunk. GRIZZLIES -6.5 (-110).
Over/Under (O/U)
The total is set at 232.5. Each of Memphis’ last five games have hit the Under, as have seven of the Grizzlies’ last eight and 10 of their last 12. But when playing on no rest, Memphis is 6-3 O/U and Atlanta is 8-3 O/U. Ultimately, if Young doesn’t play, I don’t see how the Hawks can generate that many points. Take UNDER 232.5 (-110).
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