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Wednesday night in the Association will feature this incredible interconference matchup! It's time to continue our NBA odds series with a Grizzlies-Bucks prediction and pick.
The Memphis Grizzlies might be the biggest surprise of the NBA season so far. They are 31-15 which puts them third in the Western Conference. They have the third-best record in the NBA as well, right behind the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors. Ja Morant is leading this team to new heights and it's exciting to see where this team will end up come May. Memphis went on a huge win streak that just ended in the loss to the Dallas Mavericks. They bounced back with a win over the Chicago Bulls 119-106 last time out.
The Milwaukee Bucks are coming off a loss to the Atlanta Hawks in a rematch of the East Finals last season. Milwaukee has lost two in a row but that is nothing they should panic over, as this is still a very very good team. Just three games ago, they were beating the Warriors by almost 40 points at one point in the game. They ended up winning by 19 points, but they controlled the game from start to finish. Milwaukee is 27-19 on the season which is good for fifth in the East. Because of the Cleveland Cavaliers' win streak, they fall behind the Cavs for the first time this season.
Here are the Grizzlies-Bucks NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.
NBA Odds: Grizzlies-Bucks Odds
Memphis Grizzlies: +6.5 (-110)
Milwaukee Bucks: -6.5 (-110)
Over: 229.5 (-108)
Under: 229.5 (-112)
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Why The Grizzlies Could Cover The Spread
Because of this spread where it's at, the Grizzlies have a great opportunity to cover. They are being given over six points on the road here, in a game where they could easily be favorites. It's actually a bit confusing to see a spread like this because the Grizzlies are the hottest team in the NBA right now. They are 9-1 in their last 10 games, with their only loss coming without Ja Morant in the lineup. They have been beating everyone and something that really stands out is their schedule. Memphis is beating good teams! They aren't just beating sub-par teams, they are beating teams that were in the playoffs last season. They've rolled past the Nets, Lakers, Bulls, Warriors, Cavaliers, and Timberwolves all in the past few weeks.
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If Morant is on his game then the Grizzlies should have no issue being in this game. The Bucks can destroy anyone they face, and we have recently seen so. The Grizzlies have won six straight games on the road and are looking for seven tonight. They are 30-16 against the spread this season which is a very good sign for bettors.
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Why The Bucks Could Cover The Spread
Opposite the Grizzlies, the Bucks are just 20-25 against the spread this season. Even though the Bucks are a very good team, they struggle to cover on a constant basis. Milwaukee should be without Jrue Holiday in this game, which makes it even tougher for them to cover in this one. The Bucks come in as favorites at home but by a larger spread than it should be. The Bucks are 14-8 at home this year but are just 4-6 in their last 10 games. Giannis Antetokounmpo will be the major factor for the Bucks. He needs to lead this team alongside Khris Middleton. If those two are on their game then the Bucks will have a chance to win this game at home.
Middleton is averaging over 3.1 three-pointers per game in his last 10 games. Antetokounmpo is dominating right now, averaging 28.5 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game and putting Milwaukee back into contention for the NBA Finals once again. We will see if he can lead the Bucks over a really good Grizzlies team right now.
Final Grizzlies-Bucks Prediction & Pick
Even though the Bucks are at home, this has the makings to be a difficult game for them. Holiday is one of the best defenders in the NBA and he will not be defending Morant as he is out with an ankle injury. I think Morant and the Grizzlies will take advantage of that and cover this spread on the road. Take the Grizzlies in this one, as they are just too hot not to pick right now.
Final Grizzlies-Bucks Prediction & Pick: Grizzlies +6.5 (-110)
