The Atlanta Hawks (27-33) travel to face off against the Memphis Grizzlies (38-22) on Monday, March 3rd. This game will be played at FedExForum in Memphis and televised on FDSS. Both the Hawks and Grizzlies will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00 ET.

Hawks vs Grizzlies

The Hawks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Hawks dropped 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 over/under line of 246.5 by 7.5 points.

Atlanta’s 14-0 run brought them within 69-67, but they couldn’t maintain the momentum. After being outscored 37-20 in the 3rd quarter, they entered the 4th down 108-84. Despite a 35-27 advantage in the final period, the Hawks couldn’t complete the comeback.

The Grizzlies Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Grizzlies fell to 38-22 on the season after a 130-128 loss to the Spurs on Saturday. Memphis, who were favored by 5.5 points, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 258.5 exceeded the O/U line of 242.5.

San Antonio’s 10-0 run early in the game put Memphis on their heels. The Spurs dominated the 2nd quarter, outscoring the Grizzlies 46-28. Memphis responded by winning the 3rd quarter 38-22 but couldn’t complete the comeback, as they entered the 4th quarter trailing 99-96 and were edged out 31-32 in the final period.

Hawks Offense Breakdown

In their loss to the Thunder, the Hawks shot 48.9% from the field and connected on 15 threes at a 41.7% clip. Onyeka Okongwu and Caris LeVert both scored 23 points, with Okongwu shooting 75% and grabbing 13 rebounds.

Trae Young added 19 points and 12 assists, despite shooting 35.7%. Okongwu and Young each scored 9 points in the 4th quarter, while LeVert contributed 7 in the final period.

Grizzlies Offense Breakdown

Jaren Jackson Jr. was a force for the Grizzlies in their 130-128 loss to the Spurs, scoring 42 points on 60% shooting and hitting 5 threes at a 62.5% clip. He had a huge 3rd quarter with 18 points and added 13 more in the 4th. Jaylen Wells contributed 18 points, knocking down 4 threes, while Zach Edey was perfect from the field, finishing with 17 points and 9 rebounds.

As a team, the Grizzlies shot 52.6% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 28.9% of their threes, making only 11. Luke Kennard added 10 of his 14 points in the 2nd quarter, and Scotty Pippen chipped in 7 of his 12 points in the final period.

Hawks Team Defense

The Hawks struggled defensively against the Thunder, giving up 135 points in the loss. Atlanta allowed 40 points in the 1st quarter and 37 in the 3rd, with Oklahoma City shooting 50% from the field.

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.

Grizzlies Team Defense

The Hawks struggled defensively against the Thunder, giving up 135 points in the loss. Atlanta allowed 40 points in the 1st quarter and 37 in the 3rd, with Oklahoma City shooting 50% from the field.

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

Hawks vs Grizzlies Trends

• The Hawks are 4-1 ATS in their last road games and 3-2 straight-up.
• Through their last ten home contests, the Grizzlies offense has averaged 121 points per game while allowing an average of 119. Memphis posted an overall record of 6-4 while going 5-4-1 ATS.
• The last three games that Atlanta was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 0-3 while going 0-3 straight up.
• As the betting favorite, the Grizzlies have an ATS mark of just 0-3 in their last three games. Memphis posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.

Hawks vs Grizzlies Prediction

The Grizzlies is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 166-107. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Grizzlies at -8.5.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 253 and given that our model is projecting 273 points between the teams, we like the over.

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