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Charlotte Hornets Look to Close Gap Against Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum

The Charlotte Hornets will face the Memphis Grizzlies at the FedExForum on Wednesday. Charlotte comes into the game with a record of 11-28, while Memphis is currently 28-15. The Hornets have won their last three games and are currently in 12th place in the Eastern Conference. They are looking to close the 5 ½ game gap and secure a spot in the postseason. Memphis, on the other hand, has also won three straight games and sits in 3rd place in the Western Conference. They are only half a game behind second place in their division. Memphis will be missing several key players due to injury. The Grizzlies are the betting favorite for this matchup, opening at -11.5 and currently with a line of Memphis -12. For more detailed predictions on this game, make sure to check out our NBA picks for the Charlotte Hornets vs. Memphis Grizzlies matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Hornets +500 | Grizzlies -650
• Spread: Hornets +12 (-110) | Grizzlies -12 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 240 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Memphis will win straight-up is 87%.

Charlotte vs Memphis Stats

Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets have a power ranking of 22 and are ranked 28th in offense, scoring an average of 107.1 points per game, and 14th in defense, allowing an average of 112.5 points per game. They have a record of 11-28 this season. Offensively, the Hornets shoot 43.00% from the field and 34.18% from three-point range, ranking last and 25th in the NBA, respectively. They average 46.29 rebounds per game, ranking 4th in the league. Defensively, Charlotte allows opponents to shoot 46.59% from the field and 35.24% from three-point territory, ranking 16th and 10th, respectively. The team averages 23.74 defensive assists and 15.11 turnovers per game, ranking 26th and 24th in the NBA. LaMelo Ball leads the team in scoring with 29.2 points per game and 7.6 assists per game, while Brandon Miller is second in scoring with 21.0 points per game. Miles Bridges leads in rebounds and Ball leads in steals, with Miller leading in blocked shots.

Memphis Grizzlies Analysis

The Memphis Grizzlies are currently ranked 4th in the NBA and are dominating on the offensive end, scoring an average of 123.1 points per game. Their shooting percentages are impressive, with 48.4% overall and 37.0% from three-point range. Jaren Jackson Jr. leads the team in scoring, averaging 22.6 points per game. Defensively, the Grizzlies are allowing an average of 114.9 points per game and opponents to shoot 44.7% overall and 34.8% from three-point territory. The team averages 48.0 rebounds per game and is led in steals and blocked shots by Jackson Jr. Overall, the Grizzlies have a strong offensive presence and are performing well on defense.

Memphis Grizzlies Dominate NBA Offensively While Charlotte Struggles Defensively

Memphis currently leads the NBA in scoring with an average of 123.1 points per game, while also ranking fifth in field goal shooting percentage. Despite being ranked 22nd in points allowed, much of this can be attributed to their fast-paced offensive style which provides opponents with more scoring opportunities. The Grizzlies also excel defensively, ranking second in field goal shooting percentage allowed and fifth in three-point shooting percentage. In comparison, Charlotte ranks 28th in scoring and 14th in points allowed, with poor rankings in field goal and three-point shooting. Historically, Charlotte has struggled against Memphis, holding a 3-7 ATS record in the last 10 games. In contrast, the Grizzlies have performed well with a 4-1 ATS record in the last five games and a 10-4 ATS record in games played in January.

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