The Milwaukee Bucks did what it took in the offseason to upgrade their roster. Checking out Bucks vs Grizzlies betting analysis shows they had no choice. Milwaukee star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo had let the team know he had no desire to be a part of the rebuilding process.
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NBA Pick: Take the Bucks to pick up a win on the road.
The Bucks were able to help their star out by acquiring Damian Lillard in a trade with the Portland Trail Blazers. Memphis didn’t acquire a big star in the offseason. The best thing for the roster for Memphis Grizzlies would be if they could get Ja Morant to behave off the court.
The Grizzlies won’t have Morant to start the season, so their young roster will be undermanned for a large stretch to start the season.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Memphis Grizzlies Odds
Bucks vs. Grizzlies Information
Milwaukee Bucks vs Memphis Grizzlies
Location of the game: FedEx Forum, Memphis, TN.
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 10. 8:00 p.m.
How to watch: NBA League Pass
Recent Scores
Making NBA picks on the preseason can be difficult because you need to look deep into the box scores of every game to see who’s actually playing. Milwaukee beat Chicago 105-102 in its preseason opener.
Memphis won its first preseason game 127-122 against Indiana.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Memphis Grizzlies Betting Analysis
Milwaukee Ready to Flex Muscles
The Milwaukee Bucks injury report shows that Khris Middleton was out of practice Monday with a knee injury, and the team said that was the scheduled day off.
Antetokounmpo has been singing Lillard’s phrases during his first week on the team, calling him an artist. Bucks vs Grizzlies betting analysis shows that having Lillard will open up the inside.
None of Milwaukee’s big three players played in their first preseason game, but may suit up against Memphis. Morris Beauchamp led the Bucks with 18 points in the win.
NBA betting trends also show that former Gonzaga standout Drew Timme played well during his preseason debut.
Memphis Ready for Reset
Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart was questionable with an abdomen injury. Brandon Clarke is out with an ACL injury. Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr have been tasked with carrying the load for the Grizzlies.
NBA stats show that the duo led Memphis in scoring in the preseason opener. Jackson finished with 18 points, while Bane finished with 17.
While the preseason isn’t the time to panic, Memphis has to be concerned with how its three-point shooting held up against Indiana. The Grizzlies only made eight of their 38 3-point attempts.
Well, some of that can be attributed to the players they’re missing. Memphis will get the young players to be able to develop that part of their game as well.
Updates
Morant will not be playing as he is serving a 25-game suspension. Milwaukee will have a number of players as game-time decisions.
Bucks vs. Grizzlies Betting Preview
- Spread: NBA odds show Memphis is a 1.5-point favorite.
- Moneyline: The Grizzlies are -130 on the moneyline, while the Bucks are even money.
- Over/Under: The over/under has been set at 229.5 points.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Memphis Grizzlies Betting Prediction
Keep an eye on the NBA injury report before making any NBA picks on this game. If the Bucks’s best players play a quarter or a half, Milwaukee should be able to pick up a win on the road.
However, anyone making Bucks vs Grizzlies betting analysis will see that Milwaukee will likely want to be cautious with their veteran players.
- NBA Pick: Take the Bucks to pick up a win on the road.
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