Memphis Grizzlies vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction, Preview and Odds - 01/04/2023

Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Venue:  Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC 

Where to Watch:  BSSE

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Grizzlies -6, Hornets +6; Over/Under:  228.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Grizzlies -6, Hornets +6; Over/Under:  228.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Grizzlies -6, Hornets +6; Over/Under:  228.5 points

 

Memphis Grizzlies:  23-13 (1st place, Southwest Division)

Charlotte Hornets:  10-28 (5th place, Southeast Division)

 

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Memphis Grizzlies:  6-4 last 10

Charlotte Hornets:  3-7 last 10

 

The Grizzlies are coming into this game with a 23-13 record overall and they are 8-10 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 3 game winning streak with wins coming against the Toronto Raptors, the New Orleans Pelicans, and the Sacramento Kings in their last game. Ja Morant led the team in points in that game with 35 while Tyus Jones was next on the team with 18 points. Tyus Jones led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Steven Adams led the team in rebounds with 23. They were 46% from the field, 31.3% from 3-point range, and 66.7% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 115.4 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 111.1 PPG against them. The Grizzlies have an ATS record of 18-16-2 this season and their O/U record is 15-20-1.

 

 

 

The Hornets are coming into this game with a 10-28 record overall and they are 5-15 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game losing streak with losses coming against the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Lakers in their last game. Terry Rozier led the team in points in that game with 27 while LaMelo Ball was next on the team with 24 points. LaMelo Ball led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Mason Plumlee led the team in rebounds with 14. They were 45.2% from the field, 34.4% from 3-point range, and 69% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 111.4 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 118.1 PPG against them. The Hornets have an ATS record of 16-20-2 this season and their O/U record is 18-20.

The current betting odds have the Grizzlies listed as a 6 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Grizzlies have been having a great year and they are in a battle for 1st place in the West with a few good teams having around the same record as them. They enter this game on a roll with 3 wins in a row and they will be looking to take advantage of their opportunity to get an easy win here against one of the worst teams in the NBA. The Hornets have been battling injuries to their key players all season but they just haven't been playing well with the pieces they have. They have one of the worst records in the NBA this season and they haven't even been any better in their home games than on the road. The Grizzlies have one of the best teams in the NBA and are playing like it right now as they look to create some separation at the top of the standings. The Grizzlies have the better team and there is no reason why they shouldn't crush the Hornets here who have been terrible all year. The best way to place a bet here is on the Grizzlies to cover the spread in this game.

 

Grizzlies Hornets Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Wednesday, January 4, 2023 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Grizzlies 124 Hornets 111.

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Memphis Grizzlies: 19-5 ATS after 3 or more consecutive unders. 28-14 ATS after 3 or more consecutive wins. 20-14 UNDER as a road favorite of 6 points or less.

Charlotte Hornets: 16-22 ATS in all games. 6-11 ATS after playing a home game. 13-5 UNDER in home games.

 

 

Memphis Grizzlies:  S. Aldama (PF) Ques Weds - Ankle. Z. Williams (SF) Ques Weds - Knee. B. Clarke (PF) Ques Weds - Hip. D. Bane (SG) Ques Weds - Rest. V. Williams Jr. (SG) Out indefinitely - Hip. D. Green (SG) Mid Feb - Knee.

Charlotte Hornets:  K. Oubre Jr. (SF) Ques Wed - Hand. G. Hayward (SF) Ques Wed - Hamstring. C. Martin (PF) Mid Jan - Knee.

 

 

 

“That's where he is at, down in the trenches. I don't think anybody else is going to go down there and battle with him. He's a man among boys.” - Ja Morant after their win against the Kings in their game on Sunday.

 

 

“We’re playing against the best players in the world and you can’t just turn it on whenever you want to. We’ve got a lot of talent, but we’re not disciplined and stuff like that. It kind of puts us on the back burner, so we’ve got to clean it up from the beginning and play with that toughness, that edginess from the beginning, and can’t wait.” - Terry Rozier after their loss against the Lakers in their game on Monday.

 

 

 

PG Ja Morant

SG Desmond Bane

SF Dillon Brooks

PF Jaren Jackson Jr.

C Steven Adams

 

PG LaMelo Ball

SG Terry Rozier

SF Gordon Hayward

PF P.J. Washington

C Mason Plumlee

 

 

PPG: J. Morant (27.2)

APG: J. Morant (8)

Reb/G: S. Adams (11.2)

 

PPG: L. Ball (23.7)

APG: L. Ball (7.8)

Reb/G: M. Plumlee (9.3)

 

Coaches:

Memphis Grizzlies: Taylor Jenkins (4th season)

Charlotte Hornets: Steve Clifford (1st season)