Memphis Grizzlies vs Atlanta Hawks 3/2/2020 Spread Picks and Prediction

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Memphis Grizzlies vs Atlanta Hawks 3/2/2020 – The Atlanta Hawks host the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday with NBA betting lines picking the latter to come out on top. Both teams are coming of wins although Memphis brought down a big one in the Los Angeles Lakers. Also, the Grizzlies are trying to maintain their momentum heading into the playoff homestretch. The Hawks should play with less pressure, simply looking to end the season on a high note.

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The Memphis Grizzlies are on a high after defeating the Lakers recently. In what could very well be one of the first-round playoff matchups. Ja Morant showed up LeBron James and immediately earned praise from the three-time NBA champion. Morant finished with 27 points and 14 assists in that 105-88 win. He got plenty of help from Dillon Brooks (24 points) and Jonas Valanciunas (22 points) and the trio will be in focus on Monday. However, defense needs work. They are allowing opposing teams 114.7 points per game, something they cannot afford against a team that has Trae Young.

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Players to watch: J. Morant PG 53 GP 53 GS 29.9 MIN 17.5 PTS 0.6 OR 2.7 DR 3.4 REB 6.9 AST 0.9 STL 0.2 BLK 3.2 TO 1.5 PF 2.1 AST/TO 17.72 PER

D. Brooks SG 59 GP 59 GS 28.5 MIN 15.6 PTS 1 OR 2.3 DR 3.3 REB 2.1 AST 0.9 STL 0.4 BLK 1.6 TO 3.8 PF 1.3 AST/TO 11.57 PER

J. Valanciunas C 56 GP 56 GS 25.9 MIN 14.4 PTS 2.9 OR 7.8 DR 10.8 REB 1.8 AST 0.4 STL 1.1 BLK 1.7 TO 2.6 PF 1 AST/TO 21.52 PER

The Atlanta Hawks are coming off a big win over the Portland Trail Blazers Trae Young exploding anew. He ended up with 25 markers and 15 assists and got help from John Collins and DeAndre Hunter. Young should be a marked man against the Grizzlies. Atlanta could do well if they improve defensively. They are allowing the opposition to score 119.1 points per game, something Memphis could take advantage of.

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Players to Watch: T. Young PG 55 GP 55 GS 35.4 MIN 29.9 PTS 0.5 OR 3.8 DR 4.3 REB 9.3 AST 1.1 STL 0.1 BLK 4.8 TO 1.7 PF 1.9 AST/TO 24.5 PER

J. Collins PF 35 GP 35 GS 32.6 MIN 21.3 PTS 2.8 OR 7.5 DR 10.3 REB 1.5 AST 0.7 STL 1.6 BLK 1.7 TO 3.4 PF 0.8 AST/TO 23.74 PER

D. Hunter SF 57 GP 56 GS 31.8 MIN 12.4 PTS 0.6 OR 3.6 DR 4.3 REB 1.8 AST 0.7 STL 0.3 BLK 1.6 TO 2.8 PF 1.1 AST/TO 8.84 PER

Memphis Grizzlies

Memphis are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis’ last 5 games.
Memphis are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games.
Grizzlies are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games against Atlanta.
Memphis are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Memphis’ last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta.
Memphis are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games this season.
Grizzlies are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
Memphis are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Southeast Division division.

Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 6 games.
Atlanta are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta’s last 11 games against Memphis.
Their total has gone OVER in 8 of Atlanta’s last 9 games at home.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 6 games when playing at home against Memphis.
Atlanta are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
Atlanta are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games against an opponent in the Southwest Division division.
Hawks are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games played in March.
Atlanta are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games played on a Monday.

Injuries

Memphis Grizzlies

Justise Winslow PF Back is out indefinitely
Grayson Allen SG Hip is out indefinitely
Jaren Jackson Jr. PF Knee is OUT 2-3 weeks
Brandon Clarke PF Hip is OUT 2-3 weeks

Atlanta Hawks

Dewayne Dedmon C Elbow is out indefinitely
Clint Capela C Heel is out indefinitely
Skal Labissiere PF Knee is out indefinitely
DeAndre’ Bembry SF Abdominal is downgraded to OUT Monday vs Memphis
Cam Reddish SG Back is “?” Monday vs Memphis

The Memphis Grizzlies have more on the line compared to the Atlanta Hawks. Memphis needs to rack up wins and keep the momentum going, a reason why NBA game odds favor them. The Hawks could pull off a reversal especially if they continue playing good basketball. Young and Morant are key players to watch in this game.

Moneyline: The ML handed to the Grizzlies for this game is at +115 while the Hawks are at -135 at home.

ATS: +2.5 is given to the Grizzlies across the spread while on the other side of the line are the Hawks with -2.5.

TOTALs: 238.5 is the given total for this match with the Grizzlies going over and the Hawks the team under.

Score Prediction: 118 – 113 Grizzlies

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