The league’s top scoring defense will be 4.5-point underdogs on the road at Spectrum Center, when the Memphis Grizzlies (20-32) go head-to-head against the Charlotte Hornets (24-26). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 206.5 points and it can be seen on Fox Sports Carolina at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 1, 2019.
Memphis Grizzlies at Charlotte Hornets Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Hornets (7.5-point underdogs) were defeated by the Boston Celtics, 126-94, while the Grizzlies (3-point underdogs) fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves, 99-97. The Charlotte game finished 5.5 points over the projected point total of 214.5, while the Memphis game went 10.5 points under the projected point total of 206.5.
Memphis had an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.8 (above their season average of 18.4) while Charlotte had a better effective field goal percentage (0.511 vs. 0.622). Kemba Walker had a solid performance for Charlotte, contributing 21 points. Mike Conley, meanwhile was a key piece for Memphis with 26 points, eight assists and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Walker led the Hornets to a 118-107 victory. He put up 22 points and seven assists. The two teams combined for 225 points, which was well over the projected point total of 208.5, and Charlotte covered as a 2-point underdog. Charlotte made 12 of their 30 three pointers (40.0 percent). Memphis was, on the other hand, 9-31 (29.0 percent).
Of the Grizzlies’ 52 games, 32 have gone under the projected point total. Memphis holds records of 20-32 straight up (SU) and 22-30 against the spread (ATS).
In opposition of Memphis, games featuring the Hornets have a slight tendency to finish over the total (54.0 percent). Further, Charlotte is 24-26 SU and 25-25 ATS.
Ball security could play a significant role in this contest. Charlotte commits the fewest miscues in the NBA (turnover percentage of 12.0 percent), while the gambling defense of Memphis forces the third-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 15.4 percent).
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Charlotte Hornets Odds Pick
NBA Pick: SU Winner – Grizzlies, ATS Winner – Grizzlies, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Grizzlies rank seventh in steals per game (8.6) while the Hornets rank 10th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
- Memphis ranks third in blocks per game (5.9) while Charlotte ranks last in blocks allowed per game (6.7).
- The Hornets rank 11th in three pointers attempted per game (33.1) while the Grizzlies rank 25th (27.4).
- Charlotte ranks 15th in second chance points per game (13.4) while Memphis ranks 29th (9.7).
- Charlotte ranks 18th in rebounds per game (44.6) while Memphis ranks 28th (40.2).
- The Grizzlies rank sixth in assists allowed per game (22.9) while the Hornets rank 26th (25.8).
- The Grizzlies rank second in points allowed in the paint per game (41.5) while the Hornets rank 14th (49.2).
- Charlotte ranks 22nd in fast break points per game (11.1) while Memphis ranks 24th in fast break points allowed per game (14.8).
- Charlotte ranks second in points off turnovers allowed per game (14.4) while Memphis ranks 20th (17.3).
- Charlotte is 9-0 when they allow less than 100 points, while Memphis is 11-6.
- The Grizzlies are 13-11 when they reach the century mark, while the Hornets are 23-19.
- Memphis is 10-16 ATS on the road, while Charlotte is 14-11 ATS at home.
- The total has gone under in 13 of the Hornets’ 25 home games, while 17 of the Grizzlies’ 26 road games have gone under.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Memphis and Charlotte have both had 3 unders and 2 overs.
- The Grizzlies are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Hornets are 2-3.
- During their last five games, the Grizzlies have scored an average of 99.6 points per game (0.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 102.8 points per game (1.0 below their season average).
- The Hornets have been outscored by an average of 9.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Charlotte has defeated opponents by an average of 0.0 points.
