The Atlanta Hawks (20-25) attempt to end a four-game slide with a short trip to, while the Memphis Grizzlies (18-23) return home after splitting a pair of games with the Magic in Europe.
Memphis defeated Orlando, 126-109 on Sunday, seeking consecutive victories for the first time since late December.
Let’s look at the Hawks vs. Grizzlies prediction and spread for Wednesday night’s battle at FedEx Forum, tipping off at 8:00 p.m. ET. Make your picks on PrizePicks and PrizePicks Team Picks and earn real money if you’re right, including on game winners, spreads, and totals.
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Hawks vs. Grizzlies Prediction, Spread, Over/Under
These teams have split their season series each of the past two years with the road squad winning all four games.
Hawks vs. Grizzlies Spread, Over/Under
The Grizzlies enter this matchup as 2.5-point favorites, returning a 1.66x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The Hawks are road underdogs with a 2.12x payout if they win, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
- Spread: Memphis Grizzlies -2.5
- Over/Under: 236.5
- Game Winner Payout: Hawks 2.12x | Grizzlies 1.66x
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Hawks vs. Grizzlies Injury Report
Let’s dive into the full Hawks vs. Grizzlies injury report for Thursday, via NBA.com.
Hawks Injury Report
- F Zaccharie Risacher (knee): OUT
- F Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles): OUT
Grizzlies Injury Report
- C Zach Edey (ankle): OUT
- F Santi Aldama (knee): Questionable
Hawks vs. Grizzlies Prediction on Spread
Here are some stats to know to get you set for Hawks vs. Grizzlies tonight, including insights on our Hawks vs. Grizzlies prediction.
- Atlanta won three consecutive games prior to this four-game losing streak.
- The Hawks are off back-to-back home defeats to the Celtics (132-106) and Bucks (112-110).
- Atlanta owns more victories on the road (13) than at home (7).
- In Memphis’ last five games off a win, it has allowed 117 points per game (PPG).
- The Grizzlies look to bust out of a 3-7 straight-up and 4-6 against the spread slump.
- Atlanta sits 25th in points allowed per game (119.0) and has given up at least 140 points in three road outings.
- Memphis owns the sixth-best defensive field goal percentage (46.2%). The Grizzlies held three of their past four opponents at home below this number.
Hawks vs. Grizzlies NBA Player Picks
Here are three top Hawks vs. Grizzlies picks to target on Wednesday. Key PrizePicks player projections are headlined by three players: Grizzlies G Ja Morant, Hawks G CJ McCollum, and Atlanta F Jalen Johnson.
Grizzlies G Ja Morant vs. Hawks Projection: 19.5 Points
- Morant returned from a six-game absence, scoring 24 points and dishing out 13 assists in Sunday’s 126-109 victory over Orlando.
- In 19 games, the second pick of the 2019 draft is averaging 19.3 PPG.
- The former Murray State standout hasn’t eclipsed this projection in seven of 11 home contests.
- However, his top scoring output came at FedEx Forum against the 76ers on December 30, when he racked up 40 points in an overtime setback.
- Morant hit 3 shots from downtown for the third time this season. In the next game, he went 0-for-8 from 3-point range.
Hawks G CJ McCollum vs. Grizzlies Projection: 16.5 Points
- The 13-year veteran hasn’t missed a beat since getting traded from Washington, averaging 17.0 PPG.
- McCollum’s two best scoring outputs with Atlanta came on the road against the Lakers (25) and Blazers (20).
- In the last two losses, the former Lehigh star averaged 14.0 PPG, including a 4-of-14 shooting performance against Boston last Saturday.
- As a member of the Wizards, the 34-year old scored 28 points in a 130-122 victory at Memphis on December 20, his highest output in the last month.
Hawks F Jalen Johnson vs. Grizzlies Projection: 32.5 Pts+Rebs
- The ex-Duke star averages a career-high 23.0 PPG and 10.2 rebounds per contest.
- Johnson recorded 28 points and 16 boards against Milwaukee on Monday. He seeks consecutive double-doubles for the first time since December 21.
- In three of the last five road contests, the 24-year-old hasn’t scored more than 13 points.
- The 2021 first round pick snatched at least 10 rebounds in nine of the past 12 away games.
- In the last nine games, the Grizzlies have allowed an opponent to combine for at least 33 points and rebounds nine times.
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