Charlotte Hornets vs. Memphis Grizzlies Prediction – Jan 22, 2025

The Charlotte Hornets (11-28) head to the FedExForum in Tennessee for the first time this season and take on the Memphis Grizzlies (28-15) on Wednesday, January 22 at 8:00 PM ET. The Grizzlies are favored with a -12.5 (+100) point spread at Bookmaker.

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview

The Hornets have won three straight games by five points or less and look to continue that success. Their recent performance was a 110-105 outing over the Dallas Mavericks.

Their offense was consistent all throughout the game, with LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges each leading with 23 points. Six players were in double figures compared to just three for the Mavs, with the Hornets also getting 28 assists versus 19 for the Mavs. This shows how well the Hornets moved the basketball and got more players involved.

The three point game also killed the Mavs, as they only made six out of 32 attempts (18.8 percent), while the Hornets shot well with 18 made out of 39 (43.6 percent). The Hornets also played better in transition, scoring 20 points and holding the Mavs to 12 in this scenario.

The Hornets are averaging 107.1 points a game, ranking 28th in that category. Defensively they have allowed 112.5 points a game from opponents, which puts them at 14th. This spread will be tough to overcome, but they have looked solid in their last three games.

Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview

The Grizzlies have also won three straight and have gone 4-1 in their last five. Their most recent success was a 108-106 performance over the Minnesota Timberwolves, marking their second straight win over them in just five games (and also by two points the first time).

Several players from the Grizzlies put the game on their backs at different times to carry the load offensively. Jaren Jackson Jr. had 24 points, with 15 crucial points coming in the fourth quarter. Desmond Bane had 22 and Ja Morant added 19 to push along the offense.

Both teams had their strengths and weaknesses that could have made the ball bounce better in their favor, but one key metric was free throws. The Timberwolves made 20 out of 27 while the Grizzlies nailed 27 out of 34, which arguably helped keep them ahead.

The Grizzlies are averaging 123.1 points a game, which ranks as the best in the league. Their defense has been less than impressive, ranking 22nd in allowing opponents to score 114.9 points a game.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

Bookmaker gives you the best Charlotte Hornets vs. Memphis Grizzlies betting odds, showing the Grizzlies favored by 12.5 points. The Grizzlies have a 79.2 percent chance of winning, according to market analysis. This should be an entertaining offensive matchup, but the Grizzlies are likely not going to run away with it completely.

Final Pick: Charlotte Hornets +12.5 (-120)