Memphis Grizzlies vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction 4/8/25

Tip-off for this non-conference matchup between the Memphis Grizzlies and Charlotte Hornets is set for 7:00 ET. The Grizzlies (-949) are currently favored by 14 points over the Hornets (+626), and the over/under line is sitting at 230.5.

Memphis enters this game with a record of 46-32, which has them in 8th place in the Western Conference. They are currently on a two-game winning streak. On the other side, the Hornets are 19-59 and have lost three straight. This game will be played at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte and can be seen on FDSS.

MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS CHARLOTTE HORNETS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -14

This game will be played at Spectrum Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, April 8th.

WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 150-88 in favor of the Grizzlies.
  • Our projections have Jaren Jackson Jr. finishing with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 17 threes.

Is a Road Win Possible for the Grizzlies?

Memphis improved to 46-32 on the season with a 109-103 road win over the Pistons on Saturday. The Grizzlies entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game finished well under the 238.5 O/U line, with a combined score of 212.

After trailing 77-75 going into the 4th quarter, Memphis outscored Detroit 34-26 in the final period to secure the win. The Pistons had a 10-0 run earlier in the game, taking the lead from 70-64 to 74-70, but the Grizzlies responded strongly in the 4th quarter to close out the game.

In their win over the Pistons, the Grizzlies shot 41.5% from the field and struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 9 threes at a 28.1% clip. Desmond Bane was a standout, connecting on 4 threes at 57.1% and finishing with 38 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists.

Jaren Jackson Jr. added 27 points and 11 rebounds, despite shooting 39.1% from the field. Scotty Pippen Jr. contributed 15 points, hitting 2 threes at 66.7%. Bane was particularly impactful in the 1st and 4th quarters, scoring 14 points in the opening period and adding 13 more in the final frame.

The Grizzlies’ defense held the Pistons to 103 points on Saturday, allowing 24 points in the 1st quarter and 23 in the 2nd. They gave up 30 points in the 3rd but tightened up in the 4th, allowing 26 points.

Memphis limited Detroit to 38% shooting, including just 11 made threes on 26% shooting. The Pistons went 18/23 from the line. The Grizzlies grabbed 47 defensive rebounds, giving up 8 offensive boards, with 4 steals and 3 blocks.

Is a Home Win Possible for Charlotte?

The Hornets fell to 19-59 on the season after a 131-117 home loss to the Bulls on Sunday. Charlotte entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 248, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 230.5 by 17.5 points.

A 13-0 run by Chicago early on put Charlotte in a hole, as the Bulls stretched the score from 17-10 to 30-10. The Hornets struggled in the 2nd quarter, being outscored 46-27. They tightened up defensively in the 3rd, holding Chicago to 20 points, but couldn’t close the gap in the 4th, where both teams scored 36 points.

In their 131-117 loss to the Bulls, the Hornets shot 48.2% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 8 threes at a 26.7% clip. Mark Williams led the way with 22 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the floor.

Jusuf Nurkić and KJ Simpson each added 18 points, with Simpson also dishing out 7 assists. Nurkić hit 2 threes at 50%, while Simpson connected on 3, also at 50% efficiency.

Defensively, the Hornets struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 46 points, and allowed 36 in the 4th, contributing to their 131-117 loss to the Bulls. Charlotte did manage to tighten up in the 3rd quarter, holding Chicago to 20 points.

The Bulls shot 53% from the field, including 44% from three-point range, hitting 16 threes. Charlotte sent Chicago to the line 29 times, where they made 23 free throws. The Hornets finished with 31 defensive rebounds, 7 steals, and 2 blocks.