Memphis Grizzlies (28-15) vs Charlotte Hornets (11-28)
Game Info: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 8:00 pm (FedExForum)
Betting Odds: Memphis Grizzlies -12.5 -- Over/Under: 237 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
The Memphis Grizzlies play host to the Charlotte Hornets at the FedExForum on Wednesday night. Here’s a Charlotte Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction. This article will include a Charlotte Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies Pick.
Charlotte Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets have been heating up recently as they've won four of their last five games and they will be gunning for a season-high fourth straight victory after taking down the Mavericks in a 110-105 home win on Monday. LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges led the scoring with 23 points apiece, Nick Smith Jr added 19 points while Mark Williams chipped in with 13 points, 13 rebounds, and three blocks. As a team, the Hornets shot just 40 percent from the field and 17 of 39 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in trouble when they trailed by six points in the fourth quarter before they closed the final 6:08 on a 16-5 run to escape with the comeback win at home.
Memphis Grizzlies
Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies have been in fine form as they've won four of their past five games overall and they will be gunning for a fourth straight win after sneaking past the Timberwolves in a 108-106 home win on Monday. Jaren Jackson Jr led the team with 24 points, 11 rebounds, and two blocks, Desmond Bane added 22 points with six rebounds and five assists while Ja Morant chipped in with 19 points and seven assists. As a team, the Grizzlies shot 43 percent from the field and just seven of 33 from the 3-point line. The Grizzlies struggled to get going at the start and trailed by 16 points early, but they never panicked and clawed their way back in the second half to run down the Timberwolves with time to spare. The Grizzlies will meet the Pelicans after this game.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Grizzlies have won each of their last 10 games at FedExForum against teams that held a losing record.
- The Hornets have lost each of their last 10 night games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last nine night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six Wednesday night games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Hornets have won three of their last four games as underdogs against Southwest Division opponents following a win.
- The Grizzlies have lost six of their last eight night games at FedExForum following a home win.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against Southwest Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games at FedExForum following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Grizzlies' last nine night games against Eastern Conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Hornets' last seven games at FedExForum following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
The Hornets don't have a single player listed on their injury report, while the Grizzlies are still missing Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia. The Hornets have sprung to life with three wins in a row and they would've taken so much confidence from their gritty win over the Mavericks on Monday. The Grizzlies are getting players back healthy, and it has translated into instant success as the Grizzlies are a team on the rise once again. The Hornets deserve plenty of credit for their recent uptick in form, but the Grizzlies have been in a groove, and I think they keep it going with a blowout win at home in this one.
Peter’s Pick Memphis -12.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
