The Milwaukee Bucks are on the road at the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday. This is the final game for both teams before the NBA All Star Break. The Bucks are 35-20 on the season, which is third in the Eastern Conference. The Bucks are coming off a home loss to the Miami Heat.
Bucks vs Grizzlies Picks
The final bet is the Milwaukee Bucks -10.5 over the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday!
- Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -10.5
For the Memphis Grizzlies, they come into the game on a nine game losing streak. Memphis is 18-36 on the season. The Grizzlies are only ahead of the Trail Blazers and Spurs in the Western Conference. Memphis fell by 9 at home to New Orleans on Monday. Let’s find out more about each of these NBA teams. The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Milwaukee Bucks 137-114 the last time they both faced each other on April 7th, 2023. Then, we will give you the latest Bucks vs Grizzlies odds and come up with our best NBA picks today:
Milwaukee Bucks vs Memphis Grizzlies Odds
Here are the latest NBA odds, and in particular the most up-to-date Bucks vs Grizzlies odds:
- Spread: Milwaukee Bucks -10.5, Memphis Grizzlies +10.5
- Total: 226.5
- Moneyline: Milwaukee Bucks -525, Memphis Grizzlies +400
Milwaukee Bucks vs Memphis Grizzlies Information
Before we make our Milwaukee Bucks picks, here is some information for this game on the NBA schedule:
Milwaukee Bucks (35-20) vs Memphis Grizzlies (18-36)
Date & Time: Thursday February 15th, 2024; 7:30pm CST
Location of the game: FedEx Forum; Memphis, TN
How to Watch: TNT
Milwaukee Bucks vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
After taking over the role of head coach for the Milwaukee Bucks, Doc Rivers has gone through mixed outcomes. A highlight was when the team easily defeated the Denver Nuggets by 17 points, picking up their second straight win. However, the Bucks’ momentum took a hit the following night as they suffered a 26-point loss at home against the Miami Heat.
To make a postseason run, Milwaukee needs to establish more consistent performances in the remaining 25+ games of the season. Currently, they stand as the second-highest scoring team in the league, trailing only behind Indiana, with an average of 122.2 points per game according to the NBA team stats.
Additionally, the Bucks rank fifth in three-point shots made, registering 14.2 per game.
The offensive charge for Milwaukee is led by Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, with solid contributions from Khris Middleton. The Greek Freak boasts impressive averages of 30.7 points and 11.4 rebounds per game, while Lillard maintains 24.6 points and 6.7 assists per game according to the NBA players’ stats. Middleton contributes a steady 14.8 points per game.
On the flip side, the Memphis Grizzlies face offensive struggles, ranking as the lowest-scoring team in the league with an average of 106.7 points per game. The absence of key players, including Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Luke Kennard, John Konchar, Derrick Rose, Marcus Smart, and Ziaire Williams, significantly contributes to their offensive challenges.
Jaren Jackson Jr has been a consistent performer for the Grizzlies in 50 NBA matchups this season, contributing 22.3 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. However, the team has faced lineup uncertainties, with even Santi Aldama experiencing up and down appearances.
Memphis is set to start the second half of the season with back-to-back home games, hosting the Clippers on February 23rd and the Nets on the 26th. They will then hit the road to face Minnesota and conclude their monthly NBA schedule.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Memphis Grizzlies Betting Picks
This has the makings of a complete blowout. The Bucks are irritated coming off a loss. The Grizzlies just do not have the pieces to score enough points. Look for Memphis to score under 100 again and lose their 10th straight game. Milwaukee pours in a bunch of points and runs away with the win here.
When looking at the final Bucks vs Grizzlies odds – take the Milwaukee Bucks on the road. The final bet is the Milwaukee Bucks -10.5 over the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday! Enjoy the game and best of luck with all your betting for the National Basketball Association for today and the rest of the season!
- Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -10.5.
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