Atlanta Hawks vs. Memphis Grizzlies Picks – Monday, March 3, 2025
The Atlanta Hawks (27-33) and the Memphis Grizzlies (38-22) will compete against one another for the second time this season when they battle on Monday, March 3 at 8:00 PM ET at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. The Grizzlies are slightly favored with a point spread at -6.5 (-115) at MyBookie.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Hawks have gone 1-4 in their last five games and are currently riding a two-game losing streak, where they have allowed over 130 points per loss. Their recent defeat was a 135-119 outing against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Atlanta allowed 40 points and put up 23 in the first quarter to put this game in a tough spot. However, they had a respectable second quarter with 41 points and they allowed 31. Onyeka Okongwu led with 23 points and 13 rebounds.
The Thunder led with 50.5 percent shooting from the field and made 46.0 percent of their threes. The Hawks were steady with 48.9 percent shooting overall and 41.7 percent from downtown. It also did not help that the Hawks gave up 19 turnovers that resulted in 19 points for the Thunder.
The Hawks are averaging 116.6 points per game and they currently are ranked eighth in the league for this output. On defense, they have allowed 119.5 points to opposing teams each battle and rank 28th. This slightly negative margin puts them in bad situations each game.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Grizzlies are 2-3 in their latest five game stretch. They are currently on a two-game skid and need to bounce back. Their recent defeat was a 130-128 performance against the San Antonio Spurs.
San Antonio landed a game-winner in the final seconds of the game to squash any momentum the Grizzlies had left. Memphis had a great game, except when they allowed the Spurs to get 46 points in the second quarter and they only put up 28. Jaren Jackson Jr. led with a monstrous 42-point performance.
Memphis shot better from the field with a 52.6 percent accuracy but came up short from three with a 28.9 percent accuracy. Their defense gave up 52.1 percent shooting and 38.9 percent from deep to the Spurs. The Spurs also led with 22 fast break points while the Grizzlies had just 11.
The Grizzlies put up a league-best 123.2 points a game while their defense allows 116.7 points each game and ranks 25th. If they could lock down defensively, then would be one of the best teams in the league.
Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick
MyBookie offers you the most appealing Atlanta Hawks vs. Memphis Grizzlies betting odds. The Grizzlies come into this matchup with a 65.2 percent likelihood of winning per market insights.
The Hawks are 14-17 away while the Grizzlies are 22-8 at home. Look for the Grizzlies to cover the spread.
Final Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -6.5 (-115)
