Hornets Favored to Win Against Struggling Grizzlies in Inter-Conference Matchup

Game outlook

The Charlotte Hornets, with a record of 16-49, will face off against the Memphis Grizzlies, who stand at 22-43, in an inter-conference matchup on Wednesday night. The Hornets are coming off a road victory against the Pistons, while the Grizzlies recently suffered a loss to the Thunder and will play in Indiana prior to this game. Charlotte previously defeated Memphis 115-106 in their last meeting. The Hornets are currently favored to win with an opening line of -2, which has since shifted to Charlotte -1.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Hornets -120 | Grizzlies +100

Spread: Hornets -1.5 (-110) | Grizzlies +1.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 205.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Charlotte will win straight-up is 55%.

Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets are currently struggling, having dropped six games in a row before recently ending the slide with a home win against the Nets. In their most recent game against the Pistons, they lost on the road as a five-point underdog. The Hornets have covered the spread in two of their last five games, with Miles Bridges and Brandon Miller performing well on the offensive end. Despite their recent struggles, the Hornets have had success at home, covering the spread in two of their last five games. Their offensive and defensive statistics rank near the bottom of the league, with a power ranking of 28. They are currently 16-49 for the season and are ranked 29th in offense and 20th in defense. Their shooting percentages and turnover rates rank in the bottom half of the league as well. Overall, the Hornets are facing challenges on both ends of the court as they strive to improve their performance and achieve better results in future games. Vasa beats the shot clock ⏱ @Lowes | 📹 @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/LLxVSrxSCP