Grizzlies vs. Hornets Picks and Prediction – 4/8/2025

Memphis Grizzlies (46-32) vs. Charlotte Hornets (19-59)
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Location: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
TV: NBA League Pass

Previous Games:

  • Grizzlies: Defeated the Pistons 109-103

  • Hornets: Lost to the Bulls 131-117

Head-to-Head:

Memphis won the last matchup but failed to cover a large spread. Charlotte has covered in three straight meetings despite being the underdog each time. The Hornets tend to keep games competitive at home, especially when catching double digits.

Memphis Grizzlies Breakdown:

Memphis has hit a cold stretch, winning just 3 of their last 10 games and going 1-5 ATS in their last six. They continue to rely on Desmond Bane, who is averaging 21.3 PPG and shooting 40.8% from three. Ja Morant is expected to return tonight after missing the last game with an illness. Zach Edey and Jaren Jackson Jr. have added strong rebounding and interior presence, but the Grizzlies haven’t been closing games out by wide margins.

Key Players:

  • Desmond Bane: 21.3 PPG, 4.7 APG

  • Jaren Jackson Jr.: 27 points, 11 rebounds vs. Detroit

  • Zach Edey: 21 rebounds in last game

Charlotte Hornets Breakdown:

Charlotte continues to outperform expectations at the betting window. They’ve covered in 15 of their last 20 home games and are 4-1 ATS in their last five overall. They shot 48% from the field in their last game despite going just 8-for-30 from deep. With a strong inside game and scrappy defensive effort, they’ve kept games close even against playoff teams.

Key Players:

  • Mark Williams: 22 points, 9 rebounds

  • K.J. Simpson: 18 points

  • Miles Bridges: 16.8 PPG, 4.0 APG

Betting Trends:

Memphis Grizzlies:

  • 1-5 ATS in last 6 games

  • Failed to cover large spreads in 6 straight games

  • 3-7 overall in last 10

Charlotte Hornets:

  • Covered in 15 of last 20 home games

  • Covered 3 straight vs. Memphis

  • 4-1 ATS in last 5 games

Exact Score Prediction:

Memphis Grizzlies 117 – Charlotte Hornets 108

Our Best Bet:

Charlotte Hornets +14.5 (-110)

Charlotte continues to be one of the most undervalued teams at home, especially when given big spreads. Despite their poor record, they consistently play competitive basketball in front of their home crowd. Memphis has not shown the ability to pull away late and hasn’t covered a similar number in weeks. With Ja Morant returning from illness and the Hornets’ recent success against the spread, the smart money is on Charlotte to keep this one close.

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