The Memphis Grizzlies are hosting the Atlanta Hawks in this matchup. The Grizzlies are looking to bounce back from their two-game losing streak, with their last loss being against the San Antonio Spurs 130-128. As for Atlanta, they are also looking to snap their two-game-losing streak. Their last loss came at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder 135-119. With two of the best guards in the NBA, Ja Morant and Trey Young, playing in this game, this should be exciting. Let’s dive into it and spit out a winning slip!
Atlanta Hawks vs. Grizzlies Memphis Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Atlanta Hawks | +9 (-108) | Over 252.5 (-110) | +310 |
| Memphis Grizzlies | -9 (-112) | Under 252.5 (-110) | -395 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Atlanta Hawks vs. Memphis Grizzlies Match Details
- Fixture: Atlanta Hawks @ Memphis Grizzlies
- Date and Time: March 3rd, 2025 @ 8 PM EST
Key Stats
Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks are coming off a double-digit home loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 135 to 119. Trae Young had a subpar performance. He shot 5/14 from the floor, including 2/5 from downtown. Onyeke Okongwu had an outstanding performance with 23 points and 13 rebounds while shooting 9/12 from the floor. With a record of 27-33 on the season, the Atlanta Hawks currently sit in 9th place in the Eastern Conference. With the Hawks being one of the younger teams in the league, this team could be a few seasons away from being a dark horse team in the East.
Defensively, the Hawks are one of the worst teams in the NBA. They rank 27th in points allowed per game, 29th in opponent field goal percentage, 28th in opponent three-point percentage, 12th in blocks per game, second in steals per game, 11th in rebounds per game, and 18th in defensive rating. This is a fully healthy Hawks team regarding injuries outside of Jalen Johnson. Over their last 10 games, the Hawks have a record of 4-6, including 6-4-0 against the spread.
Memphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies are coming off a tough loss at home to the San Antonio Spurs, 130 to 128. Jaren Jackson Jr. had a sensational game with 42 points on an impressive 15/25 shooting from the floor, including five of eight from distance. Rookie Center Zach Edey had a strong performance as well. Edey finished the game with 17 points, nine rebounds, and three blocks. Memphis is in 4th place in the Western Conference with a record of 38-22 on the season. They have been one of the surprising teams this season.
The Memphis Grizzlies have been one of the best defensive teams in the NBA. For this season, they ranked 25th in points allowed per game, 5th in opponent field goal percentage, 9th in opponent three-point percentage, 3rd in blocks per game, 8th in steals per game, 2nd in rebounds per game, and ninth in defensive rating. Regarding injuries, Santi Aldama and Ja Morant are questionable for this game at home. Over their last 10 games, the Memphis Grizzlies have a record of four and six, including 2-7-1 against the spread.
Prediction
The Memphis Grizzlies will defeat the Atlanta Hawks and cover the 9-point spread in this game. This is a bad matchup for Atlanta, considering Memphis’s defense and how much better they play at home. Memphis is among the best home teams, with a record of 22-8 at home. Even if Ja Morant misses this game, Memphis has the talent to overwhelm the Hawks in this matchup. The Memphis Grizzlies defend home court and cruise to a double-digit win over the Atlanta Hawks.
Final Pick
Memphis Grizzlies -9 (-112)
