Charlotte Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Pick & Prediction 1/22/25

The Memphis Grizzlies (-670) are favored by 12 points over the Charlotte Hornets (+483) in this non-conference matchup. The over/under line is currently set at 239.5 points and tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 ET at FedExForum in Memphis.

The Grizzlies (28-15) are currently on a three-game win streak and sit third in the Western Conference. The Hornets (11-28) are also on a three-game win streak, but are 13th in the Eastern Conference.

CHARLOTTE HORNETS VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -12

This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 22nd.

WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 160-108 in favor of the Grizzlies.
  • Our projections have Ja Morant finishing with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.8% and knocking down 18 threes.

Can Charlotte Pull Off a Road Win?

The Hornets improved to 11-28 on the season with a 110-105 win over the Mavericks on Monday. Charlotte, who were +4 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total score of 215 points fell short of the O/U line of 224.

A key moment for Charlotte was a 14-0 run, which turned a 55-49 deficit into a 63-55 lead. They entered the 4th quarter down 83-82 but held Dallas to 22 points in the final period while scoring 28 to secure the win.

In their win over the Mavericks, the Hornets hit 17 threes, shooting 43.6% from deep. Their overall field goal percentage was 40.8%.

LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges each scored 23 points, with Ball hitting 5 threes and Bridges adding 4. Nick Smith also made 5 threes, finishing with 19 points.

The Hornets held the Mavericks to 105 points on Monday, with their best defensive effort coming in the 4th quarter, where they allowed just 22 points. Charlotte gave up 27 points in the 1st quarter and 28 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters. Overall, the Hornets limited Dallas to 43% shooting from the field.

Charlotte excelled at defending the three-point line, holding the Mavericks to just 6 made threes on 18% shooting. The Hornets also recorded 10 steals and 7 blocks in the game.

Will the Grizzlies Live Up to Expectations at Home?

Memphis improved to 28-15 this season with a 108-106 win over the Timberwolves on Monday. The Grizzlies were favored by 5 points but didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total of 214 points fell short of the 235-point O/U line.

Memphis rallied after a tough start, where the Timberwolves went on a 15-0 run. The Grizzlies turned things around by outscoring Minnesota 28-22 in the 3rd quarter and 37-30 in the 4th.

Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 24 points and 11 rebounds in their win over the Timberwolves, shooting 50% from the field. Desmond Bane also shot 50%, hitting 4 threes at 66.7% efficiency, finishing with 22 points and 5 assists. Ja Morant struggled from the field, shooting 31.2%, but contributed 19 points and 7 assists.

Memphis shot just 43% from the field and made only 7 threes at 21.2%. Jackson scored 15 of his 24 points in the 4th quarter, while Morant added 7 in the final period. Bane scored 8 points in the 3rd quarter.

The Grizzlies held the Timberwolves to 106 points on Monday, allowing 28 points in the 1st quarter and 30 in the 4th, but they tightened up in the middle, giving up just 26 in the 2nd and 22 in the 3rd. Memphis limited Minnesota to 38% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Timberwolves hit 14 threes at a 32% clip. The Grizzlies sent Minnesota to the line 27 times, where they made 20 free throws. Defensively, Memphis recorded 9 steals and 4 blocks.