Grizzlies vs Hawks Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Dec. 21

  • The Grizzlies are -1.5 favorites vs. the Hawks
  • Total (Over/Under): 241.5 points
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The Memphis Grizzlies visit State Farm Arena to take on the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Atlanta, GA.

The Grizzlies are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The Grizzlies vs Hawks Over/Under is 241.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Grizzlies are 19-9 against the spread, while the Hawks are 11-17 against the spread.


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Grizzlies vs. Hawks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Memphis Grizzlies-1.5 -110O 241.5 -110-120
Atlanta Hawks +1.5 -110U 241.5 -110+100

Hawks vs Grizzlies Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Grizzlies will win Saturday‘s game with 74.8% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Grizzlies and Hawks.

Hawks vs Grizzlies Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Hawks will cover the spread for Saturday‘s game with 52.3% confidence.


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  • The Memphis Grizzlies have covered the 1Q Spread in 49 of their last 74 games (+22.50 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 39 away games (+15.50 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 35 games (+15.20 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have hit the Team Total Over in 30 of their last 43 games (+14.85 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have covered the 1H Spread in 45 of their last 72 games (+14.10 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have hit the Game Total Over in 31 of their last 44 games (+16.70 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 45 games (+15.30 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 40 of their last 64 games (+13.45 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 42 of their last 70 games (+12.13 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have hit the Team Total Over in 23 of their last 34 games at home (+10.40 Units / 26% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Grizzlies have gone 19-9 (+9.1 Units / 29.64% ROI).

  • 19-9 against the Moneyline (+3.8 Units / 6.11% ROI)
  • 17-11 against the Over for game total points (+4.9 Units / 15.91% ROI)
  • 11-17 against the Under for game total points (-7.7 Units / -25% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hawks have gone 11-17 (-7.7 Units / -25% ROI).

  • 14-14 against the Moneyline (+9.3 Units / 21.21% ROI)
  • 18-10 against the Over for game total points (+7 Units / 22.73% ROI)
  • 10-18 against the Under for game total points (-9.8 Units / -31.82% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only covered the Spread in 33 of their last 84 games (-23.10 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 25 of their last 68 games (-22.90 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 83 games (-22.55 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only hit the Game Total Under in 25 of their last 68 games (-22.30 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 79 games (-20.85 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the Team Total Under in 30 of their last 76 games (-22.57 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 84 games (-18.82 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 80 games (-16.67 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 68 games (-15.85 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 74 games (-15.00 Units / -18% ROI)

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Memphis Grizzlies: Keys to the Game vs. the Atlanta Hawks

The Grizzlies were 1-6 (.143) when forcing fewer than 5 steals last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .385

The Grizzlies are 1-20 (.048) when losing the rebounding margin by 10 or more since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .244

The Grizzlies are 20-1 (.952) when shooting 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd-best in the NBA. The Hawks have allowed opponents to shoot 49% since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th-worst in the NBA.

The Grizzlies were 8-16 (.333) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws last season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .446

Atlanta Hawks: Keys to the Game vs. the Memphis Grizzlies

The Hawks are 8-18 (.308) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .536

The Hawks are 6-3 (.667) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .439

The Hawks are 18-27 (.400) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

The Hawks are 29-32 (.475) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2023-24 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .550

Memphis Grizzlies Offensive Stats & Trends

The Grizzlies had an eFG% of 51% last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

The Grizzlies shot 43% (3,145/7,230) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Grizzlies shot 43% (1,551/3,600) at home last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 48%

The Grizzlies had an eFG% of 50% in the first half last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

Atlanta Hawks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hawks have averaged 15.7 second chance points per game (439 points/28 games) this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.7

The Hawks have an eFG% of 53% this season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

The Hawks have averaged 9.8 fast break points per game (274 points/28 games) in the first half this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.9

The Hawks have averaged 1.25 points per shot (3,263 points/2,603 shots) this season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.28

Memphis Grizzlies Defensive Stats & Trends

The Grizzlies have averaged 6.7 blocks per game (355 blocks/53 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

The Grizzlies have allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (172/562) in the first half this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 36%

The Grizzlies have averaged 6.1 blocks per game (1,148 blocks/189 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Grizzlies have averaged 38.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,070 rebounds/28 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.5

Atlanta Hawks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hawks have allowed 15.9 made three-pointers per game this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.5

The Hawks have averaged 8.1 steals per game (895 steals/110 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.7

The Hawks averaged 34.3 defensive rebounds per game (2,813 rebounds/82 games) last season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Hawks averaged 4.5 blocks per game (369 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1


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