Grizzlies Brace for Battle Against Bucks as Ja Morant's Availability in Doubt
On Thursday night, the Milwaukee Bucks will travel to the FedEx Forum to take on the Memphis Grizzlies. The Bucks are coming off a recent loss to the Boston Celtics, while
Game outlook
On Thursday night, the Milwaukee Bucks will travel to the FedEx Forum to take on the Memphis Grizzlies. The Bucks are coming off a recent loss to the Boston Celtics, while the Grizzlies will be playing on a back-to-back after their game on Wednesday night. The tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET, with Memphis opening as the home favorite. However, Milwaukee is the betting favorite with the current line at -6.5.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Bucks -240 | Grizzlies +200
Spread: Bucks -6.5 (-110) | Grizzlies +6.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 232.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 71%.
Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks (1-3) are preparing for their final game of a three-game road trip after a 119-108 loss to the Boston Celtics. Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with impressive performances, but the Celtics pulled away in the third quarter. Lillard has struggled with his three-point shooting, hitting just 6-for-27 in the last three games. Milwaukee is shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc and allowing teams to shoot 37.1%. Key injuries include Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) listed as questionable and Kris Middleton (ankle) out. With a power ranking of 19, Milwaukee ranks 13 in offense, averaging 114.00 points per game, and 23 in defense, allowing 119.00 points per game. The team is 1-3 this season, shooting 48.33% from the field and 33.33% from three-point range. Defensively, they allow 45.43% field goals and 37.06% three-pointers. The Bucks average 44.75 rebounds and 22.25 offensive assists per game.