The Milwaukee Bucks (1-3) and the Memphis Grizzlies (2-3) meet Thursday at FedEx Forum. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Bucks vs. Grizzlies odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Grizzlies won 2-0 in 2023-24
The Bucks have stumbled out of the chute, dropped each of the past 3 games while also failing to cover in each of those outings. Milwaukee’s only victory came in the opener on Oct. 23 at Philadelphia, 124-109, as a 4-point favorite.
The Grizzlies have dropped the past 2 games at home, although the offense has been on fire. Memphis has scored 123 or more points in 3 of 5 games. The Grizz have allowed 119 or more points in 4 of 5 outings, however. The Over is 4-1 in 5 games for Memphis.
Memphis has won each of the past 5 meetings since March 26, 2022, while also covering each of those games. The Grizzlies are an impressive 8-1 against the spread (ATS) in the past 9 meetings.
Bucks at Grizzlies odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Bucks -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Grizzlies +200 (bet $100 to win $200)
- Against the spread (ATS): Bucks -6.5 (-110) | Grizzlies +6.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Bucks at Grizzlies key injuries
Bucks
- F Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) probable
- F Khris Middleton (ankle) out
Grizzlies
- Not yet submitted
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Bucks at Grizzlies picks and predictions
Prediction
Grizzlies 117, Bucks 112
Moneyline
The GRIZZLIES (+200) are worth a roll of the dice for the chance to double up.
Memphis has dominated this series, and Milwaukee is without Middleton. The good news is that Antetokuonmpo is expected to be ready to go. However, Milwaukee has dropped 3 in a row, and it has averaged just 105.0 PPG in the past 2 outings.
Against the spread
Back GRIZZLIES +6.5 (-110) as an underdog by 3 baskets if you’re a little more on the conservative side.
Memphis has dominated this series in recent seasons, winning and covered 5 in a row, while going 7-2 SU and 8-1 ATS across the past 9 in the series since Aug. 13, 2020.
Sometimes, and it is inexplicable, but one team just happens to have a stranglehold on another team.
Over/Under
OVER 227.5 (-115) is worth playing lightly, but don’t get carried away.
The Over is 4-2-1 in the past 7 meetings in this series. The Over has cashed in 4 of 5 games this season, too, as the Memphis defense is allowing 121.6 PPG, while it is allowing teams to hit at a 39.8% clip from behind the 3-point line.
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