Charlotte Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction 1/28/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The Charlotte Hornets and Memphis Grizzlies meet Wednesday in NBA action at the FedExForum. Here’s a Charlotte Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction. This article will include a Charlotte Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies Pick.

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview

The Charlotte Hornets beat the 76ers and Wizards, and they play the Mavericks next. The Hornets have won 6 of their last 9 games.

The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 116 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 115.5 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Brandon Miller is averaging 20 points and 3.5 assists, while LaMelo Ball is averaging 19.3 points and 5 rebounds. Kon Knueppel is the third double-digit scorer and Miles Bridges is dishing 3.5 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 81.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.6 rebounds per game.

Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview

The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Rockets and Pelicans, and they play the Pelicans next. The Grizzlies have lost 9 of their last 13 games.

The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 115.6 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 116.7 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Ja Morant is averaging 19.5 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 18.9 points and 1.9 assists. Cedric Coward is the third double-digit scorer, and Santi Aldama is grabbing 6.7 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 80 percent from the free-throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.

Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win

• The Hornets have lost four of their last five games as road favorites following a home win.
• The Grizzlies have won three of their last four games as underdogs against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
• The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Grizzlies’ last four games at FedExForum.
• The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Grizzlies.

Why the Charlotte Hornets will win

• The Hornets have won each of their last eight games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents.
• The Grizzlies have lost six of their last seven night games.
• The Hornets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents.
• The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of the Hornets’ last eight games at FedExForum have gone OVER the total points line.
• Seven of the Grizzlies’ last eight games as home underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.

Memphis Grizzlies Player Facts

• Santi Aldama is one of only four players to have scored 35+ points off the bench in a game this season.
• Vince Williams Jr. is one of only five players in the league to have recorded 17+ assists in a game this season.

Charlotte Hornets Player Facts

• Ryan Kalkbrenner is one of only six players to have made 8+ field goals without a miss in a game this season.
• Moussa Diabate is one of only 13 players in the league to have recorded 6+ steals in a game this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Grizzlies are one of only two teams to record five or more losses when leading by a margin of 10+ points at HT this season.
• The Grizzlies rank 28th in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (14.3).
• The Hornets rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (20.5).
• The Hornets have missed the playoffs in nine consecutive seasons – longest active streak in the NBA.

Charlotte Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report

The Grizzlies will be without Brandon Clarke, Zach Edey, Scotty Pippen Jr., Ja Morant, and Ty Jerome.

The Hornets will be without Mason Plumlee and KJ Simpson.

Charlotte Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction

The Grizzlies just can’t string wins together, and they continue to deal with Morant trade rumors, which probably doesn’t help. It’s a tough sell in their current form. Meanwhile, the Hornets have won 6 of their last 9 games, and they’re 27-20 ATS on the season. These young Hornets are growing up before our eyes and they’ve quietly been a moneymaker. If the Hornets are seriously trying to keep things going and potentially get in the play-in conversation, they need to take advantage of these games. I’ll lay the bucket with the road team.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Charlotte Hornets -2.5