The Memphis Grizzlies (32-16) travel to face off against the Milwaukee Bucks (26-20) on Sunday, February 2nd. This game will be played at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee and televised on ESPN. The Grizzlies are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Bucks are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Bucks. Tip-off is set for 8:30 ET.

Grizzlies vs Bucks

The Grizzlies Are Coming Off A Win

The Grizzlies improved to 32-16 on the season with a 120-119 win over the Rockets on Thursday. Memphis, who were favored by 4.5 points, didn’t cover the spread, but the total score of 239 points went over the 233.5-point line.

Memphis rallied after trailing 66-56 at halftime. They outscored Houston 36-30 in the 3rd quarter and 28-23 in the 4th to complete the comeback.

The Bucks Are Coming Off A Win

The Bucks fell to 26-20 on the season after a 144-118 road loss to the Spurs on Friday. Milwaukee, favored by 2.5 points, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 262.5 exceeded the O/U line of 236.5.

San Antonio opened the game with a 12-0 run, and while Milwaukee edged the 2nd quarter 36-35, the Spurs took control in the 3rd, outscoring the Bucks 45-30. Heading into the 4th, the Bucks trailed 115-101 and managed just 17 points in the final frame.

Grizzlies Offense Breakdown

Desmond Bane’s 24 points and 12 rebounds helped the Grizzlies edge the Rockets, with Bane adding 8 points in the 4th quarter. Luke Kennard contributed 22 points, 9 of which came in the 3rd, and Jaren Jackson added 21 points, scoring 9 in the final period.

Memphis shot 51.6% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 9 threes at 32.1%. Kennard was 3-for-6 from deep, finishing with 50% shooting from three-point range.

Bucks Offense Breakdown

In the Bucks’ 144-118 loss to the Spurs, Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with 35 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 56.5% from the field. He scored 15 points in the 1st quarter and added 13 more in the 3rd. Damian Lillard contributed 22 points, hitting 3 threes at 42.9%, while Khris Middleton added 21 points, making 3 threes at 75% shooting.

As a team, the Bucks struggled from the field, shooting just 43% overall. Their three-point shooting was below average, hitting 12 threes at a 32.4% rate.

Grizzlies Team Defense

Despite a rough 1st quarter where they allowed 38 points, the Grizzlies tightened up defensively in the 4th, giving up just 23 points to help secure the win. Overall, they allowed 119 points on 43% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Rockets hit 13 threes at a 40% clip. The Grizzlies sent Houston to the line 28 times, where they made 22 free throws. Defensively, Memphis recorded 7 steals and 6 blocks.

Bucks Team Defense

Despite giving up 38 points in the 1st quarter, the Grizzlies tightened up defensively in the 4th, allowing just 23 points to help secure the win. Overall, they allowed 119 points on 43% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Rockets hit 13 threes at a 40% clip. The Grizzlies sent them to the line 28 times, where they made 22 free throws. Defensively, Memphis recorded 7 steals and 6 blocks.

Grizzlies vs Bucks Trends

• In their last five road games, Memphis has averaged 124 points per game while allowing 123 . The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 4-1 vs. the spread.
• When looking at their past five home matchups, Milwaukee has an ATS record of 1-4 while averaging 115 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
• Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Grizzlies have a strong record vs the spread going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
• As the betting favorite, the Bucks have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Milwaukee posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.

Grizzlies vs Bucks Prediction

Coming in as the underdogs at +3.5, we have the Grizzlies as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 245.5, and our model projects the Grizzlies and Bucks to reach a combined total of 283 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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