| MATCHUP | Memphis Grizzlies | Charlotte Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 24-45 | 36-34 |
| Spread | +17.5 -115 | -17.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | +900 | -1600 |
| Total | Over 234.5 (-115) | Under 234.5 (-105) |
| Where | Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC | |
| When | Saturday, March 21, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | FanDuel SN SE | |
The Charlotte Hornets play host to the Memphis Grizzlies at the Spectrum Center on Saturday night. Here’s a Memphis Grizzlies vs. Charlotte Hornets Prediction. This article will include a Memphis Grizzlies vs. Charlotte Hornets Pick.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies have been in a major slump, as they’ve lost nine of their last 10 games overall and they will be hoping to bounce back here after coming up just short against the red-hot Celtics in a 117-112 loss last night. Tyler Burton led the team with 23 points on seven of 13 shots off the bench, Ty Jerome added 16 points with seven assists, and Olivier Maxence-Propser chipped in with 14 points and seven rebounds.
As a team, the Grizzlies shot 47 percent from the field and 14 of 43 from the 3-point line as they took the fight to the Celtics and poured in 34 points in the third quarter to take a seven-point lead in the fourth quarter, before they got outscored by 26-14 in the final 8:22 to let the Celtics off the hook in the end.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets have been on a tear, as they’ve won 10 of their last 13 games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after running past the Magic in a 130-111 win on Thursday. Coby White led the team with 27 points and five assists off the bench, Brandon Miller added 25 points with eight assists, and LaMelo Ball chipped in with 20 points, six rebounds and five assists.
As a team, the Hornets shot 53 percent from the field and 22 of 46 from the 3-point line as they got off to a slow start before they took full control of the contest with a 38-21 second quarter and they didn’t ease up until the lead ballooned to as many as 35 points.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Hornets have won each of their last 10 night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last 10 games on the road as underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last seven home games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight night games against Southeast Division opponents.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Hornets have lost eight of their last nine games at Spectrum Center when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Grizzlies have won five of their last six games at Spectrum Center.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games at Spectrum Center when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last three games at Spectrum Center when playing with a rest disadvantage.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets’ last six games against Southwest Division opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Grizzlies’ last eight games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- Ryan Kalkbrenner ranks 7th amongst qualified players for blocks per 36 minutes (2.4) this season.
- Brandon Miller ranks 3rd amongst qualified Forwards for FT% (89.5%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hornets have missed the playoffs in nine consecutive seasons—the longest active streak in the NBA.
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (26.1).
- The Grizzlies are one of only three teams to record four or more wins when trailing by a margin of 10+ points at HT this season.
- The Grizzlies are one of only three teams to record five or more losses when leading by a margin of 10+ points at HT this season.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
The Grizzlies are still missing a bunch of players, including Ja Morant, Brandon Clarke, Santi Aldama, Zach Edey and GG Jackson, while the Hornets have ruled out Tidjane Salaun once again. These two squads last met on Jan 28 and it was the Hornets who cruised to a 112-97 win on the road and I am expecting a similar outcome in this one given the respective form of both teams.
The Grizzlies deserve a lot of credit for how competitive they were against the red-hot Celtics last night, but it’s going to be tough to replicate that effort on zero days’ rest against one of the hottest teams in the league right now. The Hornets were always going to be heavy favorites in this matchup and I think they’re good enough to get the cover in this spot.