Atlanta Hawks vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Pick & Prediction 3/3/25

Two teams on two-game losing streaks will meet in Memphis tonight as the Hawks travel to take on the Grizzlies. Memphis is favored by 8.5 points and the over/under line is set at 253.

This non-conference matchup is set to tip off at 8:00 ET and can be seen on FDSS.

ATLANTA HAWKS VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -8.5

This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:00 ET on Monday, March 3rd.

WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 166-107 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 46.9% and knocking down 18 threes.

Do the Hawks Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?

The Hawks fell to 27-33 on the season after a 135-119 home loss to the Thunder on Friday. Atlanta entered the game as +11 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 254 points exceeded the O/U line of 246.5 by 7.5 points.

Atlanta’s 14-0 run narrowed the gap from 69-53 to 69-67, but they couldn’t sustain the momentum. After a strong 2nd quarter, the Hawks were outscored 37-20 in the 3rd, and despite winning the 4th quarter 35-27, they couldn’t overcome the 108-84 deficit heading into the final period.

Onyeka Okongwu and Caris LeVert both scored 23 points for the Hawks in their 135-119 loss to the Thunder, with Okongwu shooting 75% from the field and adding 13 rebounds. Trae Young contributed 19 points and 12 assists, though he shot just 35.7% from the floor.

Atlanta hit 15 threes at a 41.7% clip, finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 48.9%. Okongwu and Young each scored 9 points in the 4th quarter, while LeVert added 7 in the final period.

The Hawks struggled defensively against the Thunder, giving up 135 points on 50% shooting. Atlanta allowed 40 points in the 1st quarter and 37 in the 3rd, with Oklahoma City scoring at least 31 points in three quarters.

From beyond the arc, the Thunder hit 23 threes at a 46% clip. The Hawks sent them to the line 12 times, where they made 10 free throws. Atlanta finished with 36 defensive rebounds, 8 steals, and 5 blocks.

Will the Grizzlies Win at FedExForum?

The Grizzlies fell to 38-22 on the season after a 130-128 home loss to the Spurs on Saturday. Memphis, favored by 5.5 points, failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 258 points exceeded the O/U line of 242.5 by 15.5 points.

A 10-0 run by the Spurs early in the game put them ahead, and they extended their lead with a 46-28 2nd quarter. Memphis responded with a strong 3rd quarter, outscoring the Spurs 38-22, but couldn’t complete the comeback, as they were outscored 31-32 in the final period.

Jaren Jackson Jr. poured in 42 points, including 18 in the 3rd quarter and 13 in the 4th, in the Grizzlies’ 130-128 loss to the Spurs. He hit 5 threes at 62.5% efficiency, while the rest of the team struggled from deep, shooting just 28.9% with 11 made threes.

Memphis shot 52.6% from the field overall, with Jaylen Wells adding 18 points and Zach Edey going perfect from the floor, finishing with 17 points and 9 rebounds. Luke Kennard contributed 10 of his 14 points in the 2nd quarter.

The Grizzlies struggled defensively in the 2nd quarter, giving up 46 points, which contributed to their 130-128 loss to the Spurs. Despite a strong 3rd quarter where they allowed just 22 points, Memphis couldn’t contain San Antonio, who shot 52% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Spurs hit 14 threes at a 38% clip. The Grizzlies sent San Antonio to the line 22 times, where they converted 16 free throws. Memphis finished with 29 defensive rebounds, allowing 13 offensive boards, while adding 7 steals and 8 blocks.