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Memphis Grizzlies vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction NBA Picks 12/21/24
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Atlanta Hawks (14-14) vs Memphis Grizzlies (19-9)
December 21, 2024 at 07:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Atlanta Hawks +2.5 — Over/Under: 242.5
The Atlanta Hawks play host to the Memphis Grizzlies at the State Farm Arena on Saturday night. Here’s a Memphis Grizzlies vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction. This article will include a Memphis Grizzlies vs Atlanta Hawks Pick.
Memphis GrizzliesÂ
The Memphis Grizzlies have been in red-hot form as they’ve won 11 of their last 13 games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after blowing past the Warriors in a 144-93 home win on Thursday. Santi Aldama led the team in scoring with 21 points, 14 rebounds, and four assists off the bench, Jake LaRavia added 19 points while Jaren Jackson Jr chipped in with 17 points and five assists. As a team, the Grizzlies shot 54 percent from the field and a sizzling 27 of 48 from the 3-point line as they caught fire early and never looked in any danger after outscoring the Warriors by 37-15 in the first quarter.Â
Atlanta HawksÂ
Meanwhile, the Atlanta Hawks look to have cooled off from their six-game win streak as they have lost three of their past four games and they will be hoping to bounce back after falling short to the Spurs in a 133-126 overtime road defeat on Thursday. De’Andre Hunter led the team with 27 points on nine of 15 shooting off the bench, Trae Young added 23 points with 16 assists, Jalen Johnson scored 22 points while Larry Nance Jr chipped in with 21 points and 13 rebounds. As a team, the Hawks shot 47 percent from the field and 16 of 38 from the 3-point line as they squandered an 11-point lead in the fourth quarter before they went cold and scored just six points in overtime to allow the Spurs off the hook.Â
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Grizzlies have won each of their last seven night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Hawks have lost each of their last five games at State Farm Arena after coming off overtime.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last seven night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games at State Farm Arena against teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last seven night games against Eastern Conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Eighteen of the Hawks’ last 20 night games at State Farm Arena have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hawks rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (41.5).
- The Atlanta Hawks are the only team to lose a home game against the Wizards this season.
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for Q2 points per game this season (31.3).
- The Grizzlies rank 30th in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (30.2).
Memphis Grizzlies vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction
The Grizzlies are still missing Ja Morant and they have Marcus Smart listed as questionable, while the Hawks are keeping an eye on Trae Young who is questionable for this one. The Grizzlies have been one of the hottest teams in the league and they will be brimming with confidence after smashing the Warriors in their last outing, while the Hawks have cooled off over their past four games. The line is short for this one, so I am sticking with the more consistent Grizzlies to continue their form with another win and cover on the road.
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