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The Memphis Grizzlies (22-41) welcome the Atlanta Hawks (28-34) to FedExForum Friday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Hawks vs. Grizzlies odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Grizzlies lead 1-0
The Grizzlies won at the Philadelphia 76ers 115-109 Wednesday, covering as a 4-point underdog. Memphis has won 2 in a row after snapping a 5-game losing streak. Memphis has covered 7 of its last 10 games and is 31-32 against the spread (ATS) on the season. It has failed to cover 3 straight at home.
The Hawks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-101 Wednesday, covering as a 3-point home favorite. It was the Hawks’ 2nd win and cover in a row, but they are 2-2 straight up and ATS in the last 4. They are 7-5 ATS in the last 12, but are a poor 21-41 ATS on the season. G Trae Young leads Atlanta with 26.4 points per game.
Hawks at Grizzlies odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:56 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Hawks -144 (bet $144 to win $100) | Grizzlies +122 (bet $100 to win $122)
- Against the spread: Hawks +3 (-108) | Grizzlies +3 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 215 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Hawks at Grizzlies key injuries
Hawks
- F Jalen Johnson (ankle) out
- C Onyeka Okongwu (toe) out
- G Trae Young (finger) out
Grizzlies
- G Desmond Bane (ankle) out
- F Brandon Clark (Achilles) out
- F GG Jackson (knee) questionable
- G Luke Kennard (knee) doubtful
- G Ja Morant (shoulder) out
- G Marcus Smart (finger) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Hawks at Grizzlies picks and predictions
Prediction
Grizzlies 111, Hawks 107
Moneyline
LEAN GRIZZLIES (+122).
Memphis F Jaren Jackson Jr. returned after missing 3 games with an injured quad and finished with 30 points and 11 rebounds in Wednesday’s win vs. the 76ers. It was the Grizzlies’ 2nd straight road victory. They upset the Brooklyn Nets 106-102 Monday as 10-point underdogs. Memphis has won 4 of its last 9 as well. While that doesn’t seem great, the Griz are just 22-41 on the season.
The Hawks have lost 2 of their last 4 and 5 of their last 9. In those 9, they are 1-3 on the road and 0-3 on the road against Eastern Conference teams that aren’t in playoff position.
Atlanta’s struggles should continue, so BACK MEMPHIS (+122).
Against the spread
PASS.
The home side moneyline is the better team-specific play here. PASS on taking the spread … unless you really prefer the insurance of taking the points of Memphis +3 (-112).
Over/Under
BET OVER 215 (-110).
The Grizzlies have gone Over in 4 of their last 5 games and have allowed at least 107 points in 3 of those. While Jackson Jr. is a strong defender, he has been a great source of offense, averaging 22.6 points per game.
Atlanta may be without Young, but players like G Dejounte Murray should be able to pick up the slack and continue to push the pace. Atlanta is 33-29 O/U on the season.
Considering the trends for both teams, TAKE OVER 215 (-110).
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