Memphis Grizzlies vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction 4/8/25 NBA Picks

Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview

The Memphis Grizzlies look to have moved on from their slump as they are now aiming for a third-straight victory after sneaking past the Pistons in a 109-103 road win on Saturday. Desmond Bane led the team with 38 points, seven rebounds, and three assists; Jaren Jackson Jr added 27 points with 11 rebounds, while SCotty Pippen Jr chipped in with 15 points. As a team, the Grizzlies shot just 41 percent from the field and nine of 32 from the 3-point line as they got off to a sloppy start and trailed for most of the contest. Before they opened the fourth quarter on a pivotal 9-2 run to start to take the lead for good. The Grizzlies will meet the Timberwolves after this game.

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets have been in a real slump as they've lost 10 of their last 12 games overall, but they will be hoping to arrest a three-game skid after getting trampled by the Bulls in a 131-117 home defeat on Sunday. Mark Williams led the team with 22 points on seven of 11 shooting, KJ Simpson and Jusuf Nurkic each scored 18 points, while Seth Curry chipped in with 10 points. As a team, the Hornets shot 48 percent from the field and eight of 30 from the 3-point line, but they were never really in the contest after getting outscored by an incredible 46-27 in the second quarter. The Hornets certainly played better in the second half, but the game was already lost after they fell behind by 25 points. 

Why the Charlotte Hornets will win

• The Hornets have won each of their last two games as home underdogs against Southwest Division opponents following a loss.
• The Grizzlies have lost three of their last four games following a win.
• The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games following a road win.
• The Hornets have covered the spread in four of their last five games against Southwest Division opponents.

Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win

• The Hornets have lost 21 of their last 22 home games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
• The favorites have won each of the Hornets' last nine games.
• The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games.
• The Grizzlies have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as favorites against Southeast Division opponents following a win.

Memphis Grizzlies vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction

The Grizzlies are still shorthanded with Brandon Clarke ruled out again, while the Hornets have ruled out LaMelo Ball once again. The last time these two teams met was back on Jan 22, and it was the Grizzlies who romped to a 132-120 win at home, so it's not surprising at all to see the line so hefty in this one. The Hornets could make pests of themselves and keep this one close, but the Grizzlies really need to keep winning games to build confidence, and I think they can get an easy win in this spot.