Memphis Grizzlies vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction, Preview and Odds - 04/07/2023

Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Friday, April 7, 2023

Venue:  Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI 

Where to Watch:  NBA TV

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Grizzlies -6, Bucks +6; Over/Under:  226.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Grizzlies -6, Bucks +6; Over/Under:  226.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Grizzlies -6, Bucks +6; Over/Under:  226.5 points

Memphis Grizzlies:  50-30 (1st place, Southwest Division)

Milwaukee Bucks:  58-22 (1st place, Central Division)

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Memphis Grizzlies:  7-3 last 10

Milwaukee Bucks:  7-3 last 10

The Grizzlies are coming into this game with a 50-30 record overall and they are 15-24 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off of a loss against the New Orleans Pelicans in their last game. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the team in points in that game with 40 while Dillon Brooks was next on the team with 25 points. Tyus Jones led the team in assists in that game with 12 while Jaren Jackson Jr. and John Konchar each led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 48.1% from the field, 33.3% from 3-point range, and 76% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 116.9 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112.9 PPG against them. The Grizzlies have an ATS record of 36-42-2 this season and their O/U record is 36-42-2.

The Bucks are coming into this game with a 58-22 record overall and they are 32-8 in their home 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 Philadelphia 76ers, the Washington Wizards, and the Chicago Bulls in their last game. Bobby Portis led the team in points in that game with 27 while Brook Lopez was next on the team with 26 points. Jrue Holiday led the team in assists in that game with 15 while Bobby Portis led the team in rebounds with 13. They were 42.4% from the field, 39.1% from 3-point range, and 81.8% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 117.1 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112.9 PPG against them. The Bucks have an ATS record of 43-31-6 this season and their O/U record is 40-40.

The current betting odds have the Bucks listed as a 6 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Bucks have been having a great year with their 58-22 record overall making them the best team in the East and the entire NBA. They have also been a really good home team with their 32-8 home record but they have nothing left to play for here as they have already locked up the number 1 seed in the East. The Grizzlies have also been having a great season with their 50-30 record overall making them one of the best teams in the West and the entire NBA. They have been terrible in their road games though with a 15-24 road record and they also have nothing left to play for here as both of these teams have pretty much locked in their places and will be focused on getting ready for the playoffs. Both teams will likely rest some players here too so the Bucks have a great chance of keeping this close on their home court and even winning this game still. The best way to place a bet here is on the Bucks to cover the spread in this game. 

Grizzlies Bucks Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Friday, April 7, 2023 (8:00 pm ET start time) is Bucks 121 Grizzlies 113.

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Memphis Grizzlies: 2-13 ATS as a road underdog. 13-24 ATS in road games. 28-14 OVER after a division game. 

Milwaukee Bucks: 24-16 ATS in home games. 18-9 ATS in non-conference games. 19-10 OVER against Southwest division opponents.

Memphis Grizzlies:  J. LaRavia (SF) Ques Fri - Calf. S. Aldama (PF) Ques Fri - Elbow. L. Kennard (SG) Ques Fri - Ankle. X. Tillman (PF) Ques Fri - Ankle. J. Morant (PG) Ques Fri - Hip. S. Adams (C) Mid April - Knee. Z. Williams (SF) Out indefinitely - Foot. B. Clarke (PF) out for season - Achilles.

Milwaukee Bucks:  K. Middleton (SF) Ques Fri - Knee. P. Connaughton (SG) Ques Fri - Ankle. G. Antetokounmpo (SF) Ques Fri - Knee. G. Allen (SG) Mid April - Ankle.

“We tied it up, and we went on a nice run. Des (Bane) helped spark that.” - Taylor Jenkins after his team’s win against the Trail Blazers in their game on Tuesday.

“Night in and night out in this league, it's hard. To have the best record, it is something that matters and is important. But being our best day each night is what we talk about the most.” - Mike Budenholzer after his team’s win against the Bulls in their game on Wednesday.

PG Ja Morant

SG Desmond Bane

SF Dillon Brooks

PF Jaren Jackson Jr.

C Xavier Tillman

PG Jrue Holiday

SG Joe Ingles

SF Khris Middleton

PF Giannis Antetokounmpo

C Brook Lopez

PPG: J. Morant (26.4)

APG: J. Morant (8.1)

Reb/G: S. Adams (11.5)

PPG: G. Antetokounmpo (31.1)

APG: J. Holiday (7.4)

Reb/G: G. Antetokounmpo (11.8)

Coaches:

Memphis Grizzlies: Taylor Jenkins (4th season)

Milwaukee Bucks: Mike Budenholzer (5th season)