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Heading into this early season contest, the Memphis Grizzlies (5-3) will go up against the Charlotte Hornets (3-5) in Memphis on Friday, November 4 at FedExForum. Still in the early part of the season, each of these teams will of course be in search of a win in this game as they look to set the tone for the rest of the year. The action starts at 7:00 PM CT, so make sure to place your bets and tune in!
For context about Friday’s early-season matchup, how have the Grizzlies and the Hornets stacked up against each other in the past?
So far this season, these teams haven’t played yet and the Grizzlies are preparing to go all out in their first collision with the Hornets. In their previous meeting on February 12, 2022, the score was 118-125 in favor of the Grizzlies. In that game, the Grizzlies had a 51.58% field goal percentage and a 33.33% three pointer percentage, whereas the Hornets had a 50% field goal percentage and shot 31.11% from the perimenter. Elsewhere on the stat sheet, Memphis totaled 57 rebounds and 31 assists while Charlotte wound up with 53 boards and 28 assists.
Betting Preview for the Charlotte Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies NBA Game on November 4 2022
Where: FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee
When: Friday, November 4, 2022
Betting on the Charlotte Hornets
Record: 3-5 | Southeast Division Standing: 4
The Charlotte Hornets have won three out of the last 10 games and are currently 12th in the conference. In their most recent game they were beaten by the Cleveland Cavaliers, 121-114, in spite of the solid showing from Terry Rozier. To that end, Rozier, who will be out of the next game due to an injury, supplied 42 points (65.22 FG%, 10 3-pointers) and Gordon Hayward, who is out with an injury and listed as questionable for the next game, had 28 points (61.11 FG%). Check out our assessment below to learn how this performance has influenced their odds for the upcoming game versus Memphis on Friday.
Absences and Injuries
In terms of injuries, the Hornets are missing Terry Rozier (Ankle), Cody Martin (Quad), and Lamelo Ball (Ankle). Gordon Hayward (Shoulder) is questionable.
Betting on the Memphis Grizzlies
Record: 5-3 | Southwest Division Standing: 1
The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the San Antonio Spurs in their most recent game on Wednesday, 119-131, in spite of an excellent performance from JA Morant. Morant came up with 44 points (66.67 FG%), whereas Jonas Valanciunas chipped in 15 points (54.55 FG%) and 13 rebounds. The Grizzlies are the best in their division currently. Be sure to read our odds analysis for Friday’s game further down and consider how the team’s recent form could influence their meeting against Charlotte.
Absences and Injuries
As far as inactive players go, the Grizzlies will play without Jaren Jackson Jr. (Foot), Danny Green (Knee), and Ziaire Williams (Knee).
Hornets vs Grizzlies | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Memphis Grizzlies (-750) at FanDuel
Coming into this game, the Memphis Grizzlies are considered the favorite per oddsmakers. The team enters the matchup sporting a winning percentage of 60% in the last 10 games (six wins and four losses) while the winning percentage of the Charlotte Hornets on the other hand, is less at 30% in the last 10 games (a record of three wins and seven losses).
Over/Under Pick: Over 232 Total Points (-107) at Pointsbet
It is predicted that the total score for the game will be over 232.
The Memphis Grizzlies have recorded 116.9 points per game over their last 10 games. Alternatively, the Charlotte Hornets have registered 102.8 points per outing over their most recent 10 games.
Spread Pick: Charlotte Hornets +11.5 Points (-110) at FanDuel
The Charlotte Hornets will need to lose by less than the amount of the spread or win outright in order to cover.
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