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Milwaukee Bucks vs Memphis Grizzlies: An Eastern Conference classic

The Memphis Grizzlies are hosting the Milwaukee Bucks today at FedEx Forum.

Do the Bucks still got it?

The Milwaukee Bucks are 12th in the Eastern Conference with a 1-3 record, including 1-2 on the road. They are on a three-game losing streak and are coming off a 119-108 loss to the Boston Celtics. The Bucks are fourth in the league shooting 48.3% from the field and 22.8 free throws made per game. Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the team averaging 28.8 points and 11.8 rebounds per game.

Can Ja Morant continue where he left?

The Memphis Grizzlies are 13th in the Western Conference with a 2-3 record, including 1-2 at home. The Grizzlies have lost the last two games and are coming off a 119-106 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Memphis is third in the league in field goals made per game and fourth scoring 117.4 points per game. Jaren Jackson Jr. leads the team with 20.7 points per game.

Betting Trends

The Grizzlies are 2-8 SU in their last 10 games overall, 1-6 SU in their last 7 home games and 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against teams from the Eastern Conference. They are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall, 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games against the Bucks and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games against teams from the Central Division. Memphis has played over the total point line in 6 of their last 7 games overall. The Bucks are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games overall, 0-5 SU in their last 5 games against the Grizzlies and 1-8 SU in their last 9 games on the road. They are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall and 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games against the Grizzlies. Milwaukee has played over the total point line in 6 of their last 9 games overall.

Prediction and Conclusion

The Milwaukee Bucks are off to a tough start of the season, and if they do not change the rhythm quickly, there may be more changes in the Cream City. Khris Middleton’s absence definitely impacts the team’s record so far in the season, but losing three consecutive games with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard in the lineup is pretty uncommon. On the other side, the Grizzlies are off to a fresh start with Ja Morant healthy and ready to lead the team. The Grizzlies have won the last five games against the Bucks, so we go with them to at least cover the +6-point spread tonight.