The Milwaukee Bucks (1-3) travel to face off against the Memphis Grizzlies (2-3) on Thursday, October 31st. This game will be played at FedExForum in Memphis and televised on NBA. Both the Bucks and Grizzlies will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00 ET.
Bucks vs Grizzlies
The Bucks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Bucks dropped to 1-3 on the season after a 119-108 road loss to the Celtics on Monday. Milwaukee entered the game as +9 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 227 points fell just below the O/U line of 232.
Milwaukee led 56-53 at halftime but were outscored 37-26 in the 3rd quarter. Boston went on a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 90-82 to 100-82, which proved to be the turning point in the game.
The Grizzlies Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Grizzlies fell to 2-3 on the season after a 119-106 home loss to the Nets on Wednesday. Memphis, who were favored by 11.5 points, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 225 narrowly missed the O/U line of 225.5.
Memphis trailed 34-29 after the 1st quarter but kept pace by tying the 2nd quarter 33-33 and winning the 3rd quarter 28-24. However, they faltered in the 4th, scoring just 16 points while allowing 28 to the Nets.
Bucks Offense Breakdown
In their 119-108 loss to the Celtics, the Bucks struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 8 threes at a 25.8% rate. Overall, they shot 45.1% from the field.
Damian Lillard led the way with 33 points, 7 assists, and 7 rebounds, while Giannis Antetokounmpo added 30 points and 10 boards. Lillard scored 10 points in the 1st quarter and 9 in the 4th, while Giannis had 11 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters.
Grizzlies Offense Breakdown
In their 119-108 loss to the Celtics, the Bucks struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 8 threes at a 25.8% clip. Overall, they shot 45.1% from the field.
Damian Lillard led the way with 33 points, 7 assists, and 7 rebounds, while Giannis Antetokounmpo contributed 30 points and 10 rebounds. Lillard scored 10 points in the 1st quarter, and Giannis added 11 in both the 1st and 3rd quarters.
Bucks Team Defense
Defensively, the Bucks struggled in the 3rd quarter, giving up 37 points, which contributed to their 119-108 loss to the Celtics. Milwaukee allowed Boston to shoot 49% from the field.
The Bucks also allowed 18 three-pointers on 38% shooting. They sent the Celtics to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 15. Milwaukee finished with 7 steals and 6 blocks.
Grizzlies Team Defense
The Bucks’ defense held the Celtics to 28 points in the 1st quarter and 25 in the 2nd, but they gave up 37 in the 3rd, leading to a 119-108 loss. Milwaukee allowed Boston to shoot 49% from the field.
The Celtics hit 18 threes at a 38% clip. The Bucks sent Boston to the line 19 times, where they made 15 free throws. Milwaukee grabbed 35 defensive rebounds, allowing 4 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals and 6 blocks.
Bucks vs Grizzlies Trends
- Although Milwaukee has a straight up record of 1-4 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-4. The team averaged 109 points per game in these games.
- Memphis has played well in their previous five home games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 110 points per game while allowing 114. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- The last five games that Memphis was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 0-5 straight up.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting favorite, the Bucks have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
Bucks vs Grizzlies Prediction
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +6, the Grizzlies is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 226.5, and our model predicts the Bucks and Grizzlies to score a combined 295 points. We recommend betting on the over.
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Last updated:October 31, 2024 Bucks, Grizzlies